PURPOSE: - Plan, direct, coordinate and assist in upper Zakum & ZIRKU sites Gas Turbine maintenance activities. - Responsible for the timely, safe, cost effective achievement of Gas Turbine’s reliability and availability targets as directed by maintenance policy & Strategy and in line with applicable industry standards, codes and best practices. - Provide specialist technical support to upper Zakum & ZIRKU sites maintenance teams as well as other departments appertaining to Gas turbine maintenance and operations. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Direct and follow-up the Gas Turbine repair and maintenance activities for all the different types and models of Gas turbines and their accessories at UZ /ZR site, local workshops and vendor’s overhaul facilities abroad as applicable. - Support site Gas Turbine Teams to carryout various maintenance activities of gas Turbines and its ancillaries as required. - Participate actively in maintenance optimization programs using reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and other applicable Techniques. - Prepare equipment / component repair procedure as applicable and in line with best practices. - Review and advise on maintenance budget programs for 5 year Business & operating plans. - Initiate requisitions for materials and services related to Turbines activities as required. - Coordinate & assist OS-ES / EP / Major Project Teams in the selection and determination of specifications for new turbines and related equipment installation as required. - Monitor , supervise and control through various stages of minor projects/ retrofits/ upgrade execution, with the contractor during site survey, preparation of FDS, detailed engineering, construction/ integration, FAT,SAT, installation, commissioning , updating of technical documents to As-Built in liaison with site teams. - Support site teams in trouble shooting / resolution / guide to resolve Turbine related problems. - Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), taking OEM assistance as required, and recommend solutions / mitigation measures. - Participate in implementation / follow-up of Turbine condition monitoring system. - Establish and maintain comprehensive Turbines maintenance records. - Prepare overhaul plans for Turbine and its accessories. - Initiate studies & Liaise with vendors / specialists / OEM as required to improve turbines availability , reliability and cost effective operation. - Prepare SOW and expedite / Manage turbine units retrofit & upgrade as required. - Assist in Preparation & review of operating / capital budget expenditure appertaining to Turbines Maintenance initiatives. - Participate in preparation of five years and further long term business operating plans related to Turbines and accessories, keeping in view the obsolescence and beforehand action to cater it. - Pursue & update Maintenance Assurance Action Plans (MAAP) appertaining to Gas turbine packages. - Perform health checks / audits to ascertain Turbine packages integrity, efficiency and performance reliability. - Prioritize and expedite MAAP & Health checks identified weak link’s mitigation action. - Contribute to turbine packages maintenance strategies review and update. - Participate in HAZOP, technical review, risk assessment and safety audits, as applicable. - Record and monitor all opportunity / shutdown based jobs accordingly and ensure machine availability during shutdown work. - Preparation & update of turbine / package history as required. - Maintain / update and analyze turbine’s KPI to evaluate performance & achievements. Issue reports accordingly. - Develop UAE National Engineers and Technicians as required. - Initiate and establish blanket contracts / Service level agreements for various turbine packages overhauls , repairs and other related maintenance activities & requirements. Prepare scope of work and participate in contract preparation & technical evaluation for gas turbines overhauls and repairs. - Overview / ensure the integrity of spare Gas Generators and power turbines @ proper storage and preservation along with regular inspection / checks ( MUSSAPAH cold store). - Perform duties in a safe, professional and efficient manner, complying with HSE requirements related to all jobs / activities. Familiarize & maintain proper and continuous knowledge of company’s HSE Procedure, rules and regulations & abide by them at all times. Desired Candidate Profile Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering (Minimum) - Fifteen (15) Years on job experience related to Gas Turbines maintenance and exposure to workshop / depot activities (repair / overhaul of Gas Turbines). - Specific experience on Aero-derivative gas turbines is a MUST. - Good troubleshooting & Analytical capabilities. Good knowledge & experience in various NDT & condition Monitoring techniques ( vibration survey/ analysis, tribology, etc..). - Proficiency in English Language (Spoken and Written). - IT Skill / Computer Literate.