- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Sohar, Oman
- Experience
- 6-8 years
- Salary
- Not stated
- Education
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Posted
- 9 Nov 2026
Overview
OQ Refineries and Petroleum Industries is hiring a senior mechanical engineer in Sohar to provide central maintenance expertise for rotating equipment across its sites. The role covers maintenance strategy, failure analysis and training.
Key responsibilities
- Set preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies
- Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses
- Oversee condition monitoring of critical rotating equipment
- Support tender evaluations and train plant maintenance teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's in mechanical engineering
- 6-8 years with rotating equipment in oil, gas or petrochemicals
- Knowledge of API mechanical standards and SAP PM
- Excellent English; Arabic is desirable
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