Head of Mechanical: Rotating, Static, Lifting and Marine Equipment

About this role

The role is for Head of Mechanical to lead the maintenance functions for rotating, static, lifting and marine equipment, with responsibility for equipment integrity, maintenance strategy, and technical support for offshore operations. The position reports to the Maintenance Operations Manager and aims to improve reliability, safety and performance. The employer seeks someone with extensive mechanical engineering experience, including leadership in a petrochemical or related setting, to manage contractors, spares, data systems, and safety-critical elements. The job involves coordinating with internal teams and external resources, overseeing maintenance plans and major interventions, and contributing to budget and training initiatives. This role can also cover the Maintenance Operations Manager duties when required."

What you would do

• Contribute to and optimise the Maintenance Plan in collaboration with the Methods Department.
• Coordinate external resources to support offshore mechanical staff and maintain equipment integrity.
• Provide technical expertise to address failures and monitor equipment condition.
• Administer contractor competence and performance through audits, evaluations and training.
• Prepare and coordinate major interventions and overhauls across technical, contractual and logistics aspects.
• Manage spare parts and material administration for mechanical needs.
• Act as Technical Authority for mechanical and safety-critical elements (SECE Guardian).
• Review and ensure proper implementation of contractor maintenance plans.
• Ensure spare-parts availability and stock management coverage.
• Monitor data in SAP (UNISUP) and analyse for optimisation; manage equipment support means (tools, documentation, software).

What they are asking for

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years as a Mechanical Engineer, including at least 5 years in the petrochemical industry.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory operational role.
• Good knowledge of turbo machinery.
• Preferred: experience in offshore or oil and gas operations.
• Familiarity with SAP (UNISUP) or similar CMMS.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

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