Maintenance Engineer (On Site)

More information about this job

Maintenance Engineer - RFP Position Description

Role Summary

The Contractor shall provide a qualified Maintenance Engineer responsible for supporting the technical integrity, reliability, and performance of equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Engineer will analyze equipment issues, improve maintenance strategies, support project implementation, and ensure maintenance activities follow engineering standards, safety requirements, and Owner expectations.

Scope of Work / Key Duties

The Maintenance Engineer shall perform, at minimum, the following functions:

Equipment Reliability & Performance Improvement

• Analyze equipment failures, recurring issues, and performance trends.
• Develop corrective actions and engineering solutions to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Support predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs.

Technical Support for Maintenance Activities

• Provide engineering expertise during troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems.
• Validate maintenance job plans for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and craft technicians with complex repairs and technical guidance.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization

• Evaluate and improve preventive maintenance (PM) strategies and frequencies.
• Develop or update Bills of Materials (BOMs), task lists, and maintenance standards.
• Lead reliability initiatives such as Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Project Engineering & Implementation Support

• Provide engineering oversight for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and modifications.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and Owner representatives to ensure proper installation and commissioning.

Safety & Compliance

• MSHA certified
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable codes, regulations, and Owner policies.
• Support development of job safety analyses and maintenance procedures.
• Review work for adherence to design intent and safety requirements.

Documentation & CMMS Support

• Maintain accurate equipment data, engineering drawings, and technical records.
• Update SAP asset information, including failure codes and maintenance strategies.
• Support audits, inspections, and technical reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset reliability, maintenance best practices, and root cause analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and standard engineering software tools, SAP preferred.
• Oil & Gas Industry experience is preferred.
• Mining or metals or metals purification experience is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification.
• Reliability certifications such as CMRP, CRE, or CRL.
• Experience with RCM, FMEA, vibration analysis, or predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience leading capital or reliability improvement projects.