Senior Mechanical Engineer – Cement Manufacturing

About the role

Our client, a leading cement manufacturer in Fujairah, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical maintenance activities. The role focuses on ensuring reliable, efficient plant operation through preventive maintenance and safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical maintenance team, ensuring safe and efficient execution of tasks.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Oversee maintenance of plant machinery, including kilns, coal mills and cement ball mills.
• Manage maintenance budget, spare‑parts inventory and cost‑effective operations.
• Coordinate with production and other departments to minimise equipment downtime.
• Analyse maintenance data, track MTBF, equipment availability and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• B.Tech or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a cement plant.
• Hands‑on experience with kilns, coal mills and cement ball mills.
• Proven track record in preventive maintenance planning and reliability improvement.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and managing budgets.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance of kilns, coal mills and cement ball mills.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Spare‑parts planning and inventory management.
• Maintenance budgeting.
• Performance monitoring (MTBF, equipment availability).