Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Power & Gas Plant

About the role

JIGPC is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join its Maintenance team. The role focuses on improving reliability, performance, and availability of critical mechanical assets across a world‑class gasification and power generation facility. You will lead troubleshooting, drive reliability improvements, and support major maintenance projects and turnarounds.

Key responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, repair, and optimisation of mechanical systems in Gasification, Power Block, Utilities, and Air Separation Unit (ASU) facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to boost equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan and execute major maintenance projects, equipment overhauls, upgrades, and turnaround activities.
• Analyse equipment performance data and identify improvement opportunities using reliability best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies such as predictive maintenance solutions, digital tools, and advanced diagnostics.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance engineering within power generation, gasification, petrochemical, refinery, oil & gas, or similar heavy‑industrial environments.
• Proven experience supporting major maintenance projects and turnaround activities.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering Management or Maintenance Engineering.
• Relevant certifications such as CMRP, CRL, PMP, OSHA, or NEBOSH are a plus.

Required skills

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
• Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Equipment Reliability Improvement
• SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)
• Primavera P6
• Asset Integrity Management
• Turnaround & Shutdown Execution

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at one of the Middle East’s most advanced gasification and power generation facilities.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and critical reliability initiatives.
• Role in supporting safe and efficient plant operations.