Mechanical Foreman

Qualifications & Experience: - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification. - 5–8 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of gas plants and pipeline systems. - Strong expertise in maintenance of mechanical equipment, including: - Static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves) - Rotary equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers) - Experience using SAP PM for maintenance work orders, notifications, and history tracking is preferred. Key Responsibilities: - Supervise and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities for mechanical equipment in gas plants and pipelines. - Lead and manage mechanical technicians and fitters, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. - Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and safety procedures. - Coordinate with operations to plan maintenance activities, shutdowns, and equipment isolation. - Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs. - Perform troubleshooting and support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures. - Verify job quality, conduct inspections, and ensure equipment readiness before handover to operations. - Ensure proper use of tools, spare parts, and materials; support inventory control and spare management. - Prepare and close maintenance work orders, reports, and equipment history records. - Support plant start-up, shutdown, and emergency maintenance activities. - Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to technicians to enhance team capability. Key Skills & Competencies: - Strong hands-on knowledge of gas plant and pipeline mechanical systems - Leadership and team supervision skills - Maintenance planning and execution - Equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving - Good communication and coordination skills - Basic computer skills; SAP PM knowledge is an advantage