Mechanical Engineer

Position Details

Salary: AED 7500 per month

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organisation

A leading industrial paper manufacturing facility located in Abu Dhabi UAE this organisation is the first and largest producer of printing and writing paper in the GCC and MENA region. Operating across a 250000 sqm industrial site the facility produces high-quality uncoated woodfree paper reels folio-size paper and cut-size finished goods with an annual production capacity of 325000 metric tonnes. The organisation exports its products to over 50 countries across six continents and operates in full compliance with global environmental standards sourcing pulp exclusively from certified sustainable forests.

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer to support our production and maintenance operations. The role demands strong technical knowledge of industrial machinery and a proactive approach to ensuring optimal plant performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan execute and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment across the plant
• Monitor and analyse performance of rotating and static equipment including pumps compressors gearboxes and conveyors
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to minimise equipment downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Manage and coordinate with third-party contractors for specialised mechanical works and shutdowns
• Ensure all mechanical activities are conducted in line with HSE standards and permit-to-work (PTW) systems
• Support capital projects from a mechanical engineering perspective including installation commissioning and handover
• Maintain technical documentation including maintenance records spare parts inventory and engineering drawings
• Provide technical input for procurement of mechanical spare parts and equipment
• Train and mentor junior technicians and maintenance staff

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 5 years of engineering experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics pneumatics and rotating equipment
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings P&IDs and technical manuals
• Hands-on experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Sound understanding of HSE procedures and industrial safety standards
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the paper pulp or process manufacturing industry
• Exposure to condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis thermography)
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi Industrial City (ICAD) regulatory environment