Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rolling Mill Division

Emirates Steel Arkan, the UAE's premier integrated steel manufacturer and a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi's industrial sector, is seeking a highly resilient, technically exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our massive heavy industrial division in ICAD. You will serve as a primary technical authority for high-value continuous processing and rolling mill assets, responsible for orchestrating complex equipment maintenance, executing strict preventative shutdown optimizations, guiding multi-disciplinary technical teams, and ensuring absolute adherence to aggressive manufacturing targets and uncompromising HSE mandates.Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a highly related technical field. A minimum of 8 to 10 years of proven, high-performance experience in high-volume heavy industrial maintenance, metallurgical processing optimization, or mega-plant turnarounds within global manufacturing organizations is strictly required. Absolute mastery of rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, predictive maintenance software, and Process Safety Management (PSM) is mandatory. Exceptional technical leadership, stakeholder alignment, and crisis resolution skills are essential to manage high-pressure continuous manufacturing operations. Fluency in English is required; the ability to mentor local Emirati national talent is highly expected.Physical & Security Criteria: The role requires exceptional cognitive stamina and psychological resilience for managing high-stress technical parameters across mega-projects and overseeing asset lifecycles during intense industrial demands and high-temperature environments. Candidates must pass rigorous state security clearances, possess a flawless professional and safety record, and complete strict occupational medical evaluations for heavy industrial facility access in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).Key Responsibilities: Architect and oversee the comprehensive mechanical performance of massive steelmaking units ensuring maximum operational throughput and zero deviation from internal safety protocols; enforce absolute compliance with preventative maintenance guidelines; utilize advanced diagnostic tools to dramatically reduce unplanned downtime and optimize multi-million-dollar operational expenditures; train, mentor, and align an elite team of junior engineers and plant technicians; and leverage real-time equipment data to continuously improve long-term asset reliability and economic yield.Benefits: A highly competitive, 100% tax-free base salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), comprehensive corporate family health insurance, premium educational assistance for dependents, continuous professional advancement within a globally dominant manufacturing network, and the supreme stability of driving the industrial infrastructure for a world-leading national enterprise.

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