The Director of Maintenance and Reliability is accountable for developing and implementing strategic maintenance and reliability programs for critical rotating and static equipment, with a special focus on gas and steam turbines, compressors, pumps, and associated systems. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of all mechanical assets across operations, through predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and failure prevention.
Develop and execute the enterprise-wide maintenance strategy focused on reliability, availability, and cost control.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs for all turbomachinery and rotating equipment.
Lead major maintenance, overhauls, and inspections of gas turbines, steam turbines, and critical rotating equipment.
Collaborate with OEMs and third-party vendors for long-term service agreements (LTSAs), upgrade strategies, and technical support.
Implement Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), FMEA, RCA, and Asset Performance Management (APM).
Monitor KPIs like MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and downtime to drive continuous improvement.
Plan and manage large-scale shutdowns and turbine outages, ensuring resource readiness, safety compliance, and timeline control.
Review lessons learned post-turnaround and incorporate them into future planning.
Leverage digital tools such as CMMS, vibration monitoring, oil analysis, thermography, and real-time diagnostics to extend equipment life.
Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives such as AI/ML-based failure prediction, IIoT sensors, and automated condition monitoring.
Ensure all activities comply with HSE regulations, industry standards (API, ASME, OSHA), and internal asset integrity policies.
Promote a strong safety culture and lead incident investigations related to mechanical failures.
Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of engineers, supervisors, planners, and technicians.
Drive workforce competency programs and succession planning.
Turbine Maintenance & Overhauls: GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines – gas and steam.
Rotating Equipment Reliability: Compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, expanders.
Maintenance Technologies: CMMS (SAP/Maximo), vibration analysis, ultrasound, laser alignment, digital twins.
Reliability Strategy: RCM, APM, risk-based inspection (RBI), and predictive analytics.
Shutdown Planning: Critical path scheduling, vendor mobilization, scope control.
Cost Optimization: Lifecycle cost analysis, spare parts management, vendor negotiation.
Performance Metrics: MTBF, MTTR, availability, reliability index, OEE.
Sustainability: Emissions control, energy efficiency, lubrication optimization, waste reduction.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience: 15+ years in maintenance/reliability roles, with deep experience in turbomachinery.
Certifications (Preferred): CMRP, CRE, PMP, Six Sigma, API 687 (Machinery Rebuilding), ISO 55000.
Technical Expertise: Turbomachinery maintenance practices, failure analysis, CMMS systems, and reliability tools.
Leadership: Strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and communication skills.