OQGN, Sr Technician Mechanical - Muscat

Job title

Sr. Technician Mechanical

Position Level

Level 8

Function

Operations

Department

Operations and Maintenance

Location

Oman

Budget control

*OPEX or CAPEX or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Supervisor Mechanical

Direct reports

NA

Job purpose

Execute and operate the mechanical maintenance operations activities assigned within the designated area under the authority of the Supervisor Mechanical. Responsible for ensuring the integrity of facilities, providing technical operational support and analysis while maintaining the mechanical operations expenditures. Responsible for maximizing plant operational efficiency, reliability, and safety to meet the requirements and needs of respective business stakeholders.

 

The position will act as the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and guidelines, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, Oman government and other legal justifications and best international practices aligned with national objectives

Mandate QHSSE Obligations

  • Ensure compliance with the HSE Management System.
  • Monitor and report safety performance and compliance.
  • Guide, advise, communicate, and enforce safe behavioural practices (Life Saving Rules, Process Safety Rules) to perform tasks safely. 

Mandate Culture Obligations

Holding this role and contributing as a valuable member of our community, it is your responsibility to maintain OQGN's cultural principles, fostering growth and facilitating valuable contributions that will contribute to our organization's long-term success.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Manage task distribution within the team for planned, and unplanned, shutdowns, and turnarounds involving pipeline and static equipment, including tanks, vessels, and valves, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
  • Provide commissioning support for major and minor projects and develop and review repair procedures and checklists for static equipment according to technical standards.
  • Maintain and update all mechanical drawings to reflect modifications, ensure safety-critical elements are reported as per standards, and oversee mechanical equipment maintenance, including control valves and pumps.
  • Coordinate closely with Operations and central maintenance teams for routine and troubleshooting tasks and lead the team in executing refinery maintenance plans for static equipment.
  • Attend internal meetings to resolve issues related to static maintenance, conduct engineering studies for troubleshooting, and provide input for maintenance contracts and administration.
  • Implement and execute the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan, participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and Design Reviews, and manage material and spare part withdrawals in SAP.
  • Oversee the execution of planned maintenance activities, coordinate master data and maintenance plans in SAP, and conduct toolbox meetings and risk assessments to establish work scope and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with the reliability team and manage the maintenance and upkeep of all rotary equipment in the assigned area to ensure maximum reliability and availability.
  • Attend internal meetings with Operations, TSD, Planning, and other departments to discuss, resolve issues, prioritize work, and provide input for maintenance contracts, technical evaluations, and procurement plans.
  • Oversee the execution of planned maintenance activities, ensure that maintenance history and reports are updated in SAP, and ensure that all activities are completed according to best practices and schedules.
  • Identify critical issues and repetitive failures, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement recommendations, and manage work backlogs.
  • Attend daily meetings and coordinate with Operations, TSD, Planning, HSE, and other departments to ensure effective maintenance and continuous improvement, including analyzing reliability reports and recommending changes to site-wide strategies.
  • Implement and approve maintenance processes, ensuring the detection and mitigation of risks, and support the maintenance team in managing critical issues, bad actors, and work backlogs.
  • Review and approve maintenance procedures, support maintenance contracts and shutdowns, and lead the implementation of advanced machinery learning techniques to predict equipment performance and enhance reliability.

Key interactions

  • Internal: Gas Network staff
  • External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Working Conditions

Field operations and office environment, moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Diploma Degree or equivalent.

Language

Preferable English and Arabic

Experience and background

From 3 to 5 years of experience in operations and maintenance preferably in the oil and gas sectors. 

Competencies and skills

Principles:

  • Strategic Alignment: Ensure that every action and decision will support the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
  • Transparency in Responsibility: Ability to create clear reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency and overall effectiveness.
  • Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and learning to adapt and grow in a changing environment.
  • Sustainability: Ability to meet the current business needs by compromising skills with the future generations' needs, balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns within the organization’s communities.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Foster diversity within the workforce and promote an inclusive culture by engaging with a broad array of perspectives and talents.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Actively involve and communicate with stakeholders to build trust and maintain strong relationships.

Soft Skills:

  • Knowledge of maintenance best practices.
  • Acute Observation, Inspection, and problem-solving.
  • Technical Reporting writing.
  • Effective communication, investigations, and system troubleshooting.

Technical Skills:

  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Maintenance strategies
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Proficient at interpreting technical drawings (P&ID, PFD, SOP, DCS, TLAS) systems
  • Process Safety management
  • Ability to work with computer-based Business Applications (SAP)
  • Operations processes, static and rotating equipment, and technical procedures
Job Req ID:  56489
Date:  Jun 17, 2025
Location: 

Muscat, OM

Entity:  OQ Gas Networks SAOC
Business Unit:  OQGN
Division:  Operations
Country/Region:  OM