Middle East: Mechanical Supervisor (Nuclear) posted by MECS Africa

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with planners and engineers to define, prioritize, and prepare mechanical work scopes for the outage.
• Plan and coordinate required manpower, tools, equipment, and materials for assigned tasks.
• Conduct preliminary safety and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure mitigation measures are in place.
• Ensure all activities comply with nuclear safety, regulatory, and quality standards (IAEA and site-specific).
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Act as the “gatekeeper” for scope changes, additions, or deletions, managing associated documentation and approvals.
• Monitor and track work progress against schedules, reporting deviations and corrective actions to management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues or delays during outage execution to maintain schedule integrity.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure all work meets mechanical and nuclear quality standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks, daily briefings, and safety connects to reinforce safe work practices.
• Document maintenance and inspection results, ensuring accurate reporting and traceability.
• Participate in post-outage reviews, compiling performance reports and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Ensure all project documentation and close-out records are completed, verified, and archived appropriately.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, shutdowns, or outages within nuclear, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Proven experience in a nuclear power plant or other high-safety regulated environment (essential).
• Strong knowledge of turbines, pumps, valves, piping, and heat exchangers.
• Experience in planning, executing, and closing out complex mechanical outage projects.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety culture, radiological protection, and QA/QC standards.
• Proficient in using CMMS systems such as SAP or Maximo (preferred).
• Valid certifications in HSE, Permit to Work, Lockout/Tagout, and Confined Space Entry (preferred).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• High safety awareness and deep understanding of nuclear safety principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Analytical mindset for identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Proactive, disciplined, and able to perform under tight outage timelines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence