Team Lead Electrical Maintenance - Polymers Plant

About the role

OQ is hiring a Team Lead Electrical for the Polymers Plant in Sohar, Oman. The role leads and coordinates electrical maintenance works and the designated team, acting as technical service provider for maintenance and minor projects and modifications. It reports to the Head of Maintenance Polymers Plant and manages nine direct reports: one senior engineer, one supervisor, six senior/specialist technicians and one specialist.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of planned and unplanned electrical maintenance (CM, PM and TA) and supervise assets, products and work in the designated area
• Manage a team of engineers, supervisors and technicians, including training young engineers, developing individual development plans and evaluating performance
• Implement preventive maintenance plans and ensure continuous availability of electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS/BC and generators
• Apply best work practices, issue electrical work permits and enforce LOTO and ESRAP procedures
• Plan and schedule maintenance, interface with planners, track work orders in SAP (CMMS) and prepare backup plans for on-call and emergency work
• Manage the maintenance budget, prepare procurement plans and evaluate bids and tenders
• Support major projects, provide shutdown support and take part in Management of Change reviews
• Coordinate with operations, planning, HSE and other departments, and liaise with contractors and vendors

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 10-12 years depending on the level
• Maintenance team leader experience preferred, with oil and gas, petrochemical or refinery plant experience
• Experience in bid evaluation, contract management, spare parts optimization, project planning, cost control and shutdown work
• Excellent written, spoken and reading English; native Arabic desirable

Required skills

• SAP PM and CMMS
• Electrical equipment: switchgear, transformers, motors, grounding and lightning protection
• Process P&ID/PFDs, engineering drawings and OEM manuals
• Root cause analysis, quality assurance and HSE plans
• Leadership, communication and multi-priority management