The Executive Director – Maintenance and Engineering (Mechanical Focus) is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing mechanical engineering design, asset lifecycle management, and maintenance reliability programs across multiple facilities. This role ensures mechanical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for cost, performance, and sustainability. The position integrates mechanical discipline excellence with organizational goals in reliability, production efficiency, and long-term asset health.
Lead the development and implementation of world-class maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM)
Set long-term vision for mechanical reliability and uptime across all critical equipment
Drive implementation of CMMS/EAM systems (SAP, Maximo, Oracle) for structured maintenance management
Provide executive-level technical direction for all mechanical systems: rotating equipment, static pressure systems, piping, valves, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, HVAC, etc.
Lead engineering governance and ensure all projects and designs adhere to international codes (ASME, API, ISO, etc.)
Review and approve capital projects involving mechanical infrastructure upgrades or expansions
Establish and track KPIs: MTBF, OEE, availability, cost per unit output, work order compliance
Champion RCM, FMEA, and RCA across the organization to identify and eliminate chronic failures
Lead strategic “bad actor” programs and total productive maintenance (TPM) initiatives
Provide executive oversight for major shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital maintenance events
Define mechanical scopes, contractor strategy, budgets, and risk mitigation for outages
Validate QA/QC processes and ensure readiness of assets for startup post-intervention
Ensure compliance with mechanical safety standards, pressure regulations, and emissions control
Drive energy efficiency improvements in mechanical systems (steam traps, insulation, rotating assets)
Champion low-carbon solutions and mechanical process optimization initiatives
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of senior engineers, reliability specialists, planners, and supervisors
Build a succession pipeline through competency development and technical training
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Operations, HSE, Projects, Procurement, and Finance for strategic alignment
Present reports, risk reviews, and capex justifications to the Executive Board and external auditors
Interface with regulators and ensure licensing and safety case compliance where required
✅ Mechanical integrity of critical assets and infrastructure
✅ Strategic maintenance planning and digital transformation
✅ Cross-site reliability performance and benchmarking
✅ Operational cost optimization through smart maintenance
✅ Engineering governance and compliance leadership
Standards: ASME Sec I, VIII, B31.3, API 610/682/579/598, ISO 55000
Systems: SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Meridium, APM platforms, PI System
Methods: RCM, RCA, Weibull Analysis, TPM, FMEA, RAM analysis
Tools: AutoPIPE, CAESAR II, ANSYS, Bentley APM, CMMS, Digital Twins
Visionary leadership and strategic execution
Deep technical credibility in mechanical and maintenance engineering
Operational excellence and risk-based decision-making
Strong communicator with boardroom and field-level influence
Resilient change agent and innovation driver
Asset availability and downtime reduction
Maintenance cost per unit throughput
Work order closure rate and backlog management
Audit and inspection compliance
MTBF improvement and failure rate reduction
Capex/Opex effectiveness and lifecycle cost reduction
Base: Corporate HQ or Engineering Hub
Travel: 25–40% to operational facilities, project sites, and vendor premises
Expected participation in high-impact plant events, commissioning, and audits