Maintenance Lead Engineer- Mechanical

Job description

Develop and implement inspection, maintenance and repair schedules for all mechanical systems and equipment including gas and steam turbines, generators, condensers, HRSGs, pumps, compressors, HVAC and ancillary systems. Ensure necessary tooling and third‑party certification. Lead, mentor and supervise a team of mechanical maintenance engineers and technicians to ensure efficient operations and achieve targets, fostering safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Provide technical guidance and support for troubleshooting mechanical issues, deliver in‑house training to enhance technical and safety skills, and conduct root‑cause analysis of failures with corrective actions. Plan and oversee mechanical maintenance projects to meet time and budget constraints, coordinating with operations, electrical and instrumentation to minimize plant disruption. Assist the Maintenance Manager in preparing the annual budget, manage resource allocation and monitor costs to identify savings without compromising safety or reliability. Ensure adequate spare and consumable inventories, prepare purchase requisitions and evaluate supplier quotations technically. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards and industry best practices, conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments and implement safety improvement programs. Maintain accurate records of activities, performance and inventory, and prepare detailed reports on work, metrics and project status for management. Develop, implement and track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes while staying updated on industry trends and technologies. Support the Owner during design review, installation, commissioning, testing and trial operation, review O&M manuals and spare parts lists, develop Master Equipment List and CMMS, define spares and maintenance strategy based on criticality studies, prepare site‑specific procedures and work instructions, authorize maintenance team as permit receivers, ensure timely subcontract placement and readiness of staff and systems for operation as per EPC contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 10 years experience in mechanical maintenance in large‑scale combined cycle power plants
• Preferred IPP and Siemens GT experience
• Proven leadership of maintenance teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in mechanical maintenance systems, reliability engineering and condition monitoring techniques
• Familiarity with CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite

Skills