Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) at OQ, Sohar
OQ, Oman's integrated energy company, is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for central asset management in its refineries and petrochemicals (RPI) operations in Sohar. What you will do: - Be the maintenance expert for pumps, compressors, turbines and other rotating equipment across OQ's RPI sites. - Set preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies for mechanical equipment. - Monitor equipment performance, analyse data and recommend ways to cut unplanned downtime. - Support failure investigations and root cause analysis. - Help write maintenance service contracts and maintenance budget input. - Audit maintenance work for safety and standards, and train the maintenance team. Practical notes: the posting asks for a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 6–8 years as a mechanical (rotating) engineer in oil and gas, refinery or petrochemical plants, knowledge of codes such as API 610, 617 and 618, and experience with CMMS and SAP-PM. Excellent English is required; native Arabic is desirable. The posting is listed for both Omani and expat experienced professionals. The listing does not show a salary or a closing date. It does not say who pays for visa or medical, so ask during the hiring process. OQ's careers site is the official apply channel; never pay anyone who claims to recruit for them. Apply only through the official link on this page. Real employers never ask for money for a job, a visa or an interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 6–8 years as a rotating equipment engineer in oil and gas, refinery or petrochemicals
- Knows API standards for pumps, compressors and turbines (e.g. API 610, 617, 618)
- Experience with CMMS and SAP-PM
- Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent English; native Arabic desirable