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Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Junior Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor supports the planning, coordination, and supervision of mechanical maintenance activities. Under guidance from senior leadership, this role ensures reliable operation of mechanical assets—such as pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, and piping—by overseeing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks and mentoring a small team of technicians.


Key Responsibilities

  • Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination

    • Assist in developing daily and weekly mechanical maintenance schedules in the CMMS.

    • Assign work orders to technicians, monitor progress, and update status in the system.

  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

    • Supervise routine inspections, lubrication, belt alignments, and filter changes.

    • Support condition-monitoring activities (vibration checks, thermography, oil sampling) and escalate findings.

  • Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    • Lead response to mechanical breakdowns—diagnose root causes, coordinate repairs, and verify completion.

    • Ensure availability of critical spares; liaise with procurement for parts replacement.

  • Team Leadership & Training

    • Guide and coach 2–4 technicians on safe work practices and proper use of tools.

    • Conduct toolbox talks and on-the-job training on mechanical repair techniques.

  • Safety & Compliance

    • Enforce lockout-tagout, permit-to-work, and other EHS procedures.

    • Support safety audits and implement corrective actions for mechanical work areas.

  • Documentation & Reporting

    • Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and equipment histories.

    • Assist in generating weekly KPI reports (e.g., uptime, MTTR, schedule compliance).


Key Focus Areas

  1. Preventive & Predictive Mechanical Maintenance

  2. Rapid Response to Equipment Failures (Pumps, Motors, Gearboxes)

  3. CMMS Work Order Management & Data Accuracy

  4. Basic Mechanical Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Support

  5. Technician Mentoring & Skill Development

  6. Safety Practices & Regulatory Compliance

  7. Maintenance Reporting & KPI Tracking


Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Maintenance or related field.

  • 1–3 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience; supervisory or lead-hand experience preferred.

  • Familiarity with CMMS tools (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) and basic mechanical systems.


Skills & Competencies

  • Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Effective communication and team-leading capability

  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety

  • Proficiency with basic hand-tools and maintenance documentation

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Water Treatment