Mechanical Lead

Job Purpose
The Mechanical Lead will be a part of the Corporate Maintenance team and will be responsible for being the mechanical systems technical maintenance expert. The candidate will need to have a broad understanding of mechanical system and equipment function and will be responsible for procedure-based mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight.

Functional Accountabilities:

- Serve as primary technical resource for the mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment’s, with an emphasis on practical/field application.
- Author or approve work procedures to cover mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and systems risk.
- Oversees procedures related to activities of troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment’s.
- Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) provisions related to construction, retrofit projects & maintenance activity.
- Lead and/or participate in root cause analysis activities in area of expertise, specifically mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment’s.
- Oversight of Energy/Water Quality management program.
- Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers/Technician and other cross functional teams on Mechanical, HVAC-R, Fire and industrial water, conveyor, equipment’s/systems and procedures.
- Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global mechanical system design improvements.
- Review and analyze Mechanical equipment maintenance data and conduct site engineering studies to determine the feasibility of introducing modifications to increase reliability and efficiency.
- Review, discuss and provide feedback for Technical Scope of Works and activities, related to new project or Projects impacting on current operation sustainability.
- Conducting Walkthroughs and reviews, for new or ongoing projects, and providing feedback and snag list, based on technical knowledge relevant to SOW, Local and International Codes.
- Manage vendor relationships and inventories recommendations for mechanical system maintenance and retrofit work.
- Other duties as required to support the operation of organization.

Education
 5-8 years’ experience in Maintenance
 Bachelors / higher diploma in Mechanical engineering

Experience, Skills & Competencies
 Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.
 Significant experience in comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings.
 Working knowledge of psychrometric charts, HVAC-R, Refrigeration, DX, and other thermodynamic applications.
 Working knowledge of Diesel Generators, fire suppression systems, and conveyor systems
 Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
 Working knowledge of Electro-mechanical systems, Building Management and control systems typically used in FMCG Environments.
 Working knowledge of International and Local Governmental Codes and Standards relevant to the subject.
 Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ERP/CMMS.
 English and Arabic language (Written & Spoken)