Mechanical Foreman / Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Mechanical Foreman / Supervisor (PA)

Qualification & Experience

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10-15 years of experience in installation, repair, testing and maintenance of a wide range of mechanical equipment.
• Oil & Gas / Petrochemical industry experience is preferred.
• Fair knowledge of English.
• Experience in ADNOC projects and compliance with ADNOC HSE standards will be an advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and obtain work permits in accordance with COMPANY HSE standards.
• Prepare comprehensive daily activity reports covering the cause of faults, nature of work, materials, manpower and time required to complete the job.
• Identify and obtain required spare parts, tools and equipment for maintenance activities.
• Complete necessary maintenance records and provide work-order failure history reporting.
• Carry out major equipment overhaul activities and accurately check clearances, tolerances and alignment.
• Report equipment condition and recommend usage or replacement of parts to the COMPANY Engineer to ensure continuous equipment availability.
• Perform the Performing Authority (PA) role in the e-WMS system for Permit to Work (PTW).
• Use SAP Maintenance Software for maintenance activities and work-order management.
• Ensure the safety of all staff under supervision.
• Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Formal Risk Assessment (FRA) covering job-related risks and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Follow JSA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), material-handling and WMS procedures during maintenance activities.
• Supervise the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Carry out skilled mechanical fault finding, diagnosis and repair of defective equipment based on predictive checks or equipment failures reported by the Operations Department.
• Perform routine, preventive and predictive maintenance inspections and testing on operating equipment and machinery.
• Take accurate measurements of clearances, tolerances and alignment within acceptable limits.
• Use precision measuring and maintenance tools including laser alignment tools, Vernier calipers, micrometers and bore gauges.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and process unit.
• Ensure compliance with all Company HSE guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Fully comply with HSE procedures and reporting requirements.
• Maintain proper records of daily work activities.
• Close work orders in SAP with complete maintenance history and attach required inspection/check sheets.
• Ensure proper use and control of hand tools and power tools.
• Supervise and coordinate manpower to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Technical Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Mechanical Equipment Installation
• Mechanical Equipment Repair & Testing
• Rotating Equipment
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Equipment Overhauling
• Mechanical Fault Finding & Troubleshooting
• Alignment & Clearance Checking
• Laser Alignment
• Pump & Compressor Maintenance
• SAP Maintenance / SAP PM
• PTW / Permit to Work
• Performing Authority
• e-WMS / WMS
• JSA / FRA
• LOTO
• ADNOC HSE Standards

HSE Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with Company HSE requirements.
• Conduct and follow JSA and Formal Risk Assessments before execution of work.
• Ensure proper implementation of LOTO and WMS procedures.
• Ensure safe working practices for all personnel under supervision.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions at all times.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and maintenance-related hazards as required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Approximately 90% of working time may be spent in prevailing environmental and process-unit conditions.
• The role requires frequent walking, standing, bending and handling of medium-weight materials and equipment.
• The position requires regular use of a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Candidates should be physically fit to perform field-based mechanical maintenance activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with 1015 years of mechanical maintenance experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Refinery environments, particularly those with experience in ADNOC projects, rotating equipment, equipment overhaul, PTW/Performing Authority, e-WMS, SAP, JSA, FRA, LOTO and ADNOC HSE standards, will be preferred.