Assistant Manager, Mechanical Section

Roles & Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager – Mechanical Section is responsible for supporting the Mechanical Manager in overseeing and coordinating the mechanical engineering activities across multiple areas including plant maintenance, piping, structural fabrication, lifting works, and equipment commissioning. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and project management skills to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering standards and client requirements.

1. Plant Maintenance

Supervise daily and preventive maintenance activities in the plant.

Coordinate with operations for equipment downtime planning and execution.

Monitor plant performance and ensure quick resolution of mechanical breakdowns.

2. In-house Contract Work

Plan, allocate resources, and manage in-house mechanical projects.

Ensure quality and timely delivery of contracted tasks.

3. Turnaround / Shutdown Management

Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing plant shutdowns / turnarounds.

Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material resources.

Ensure safety compliance and project milestones are met.

4. Piping Engineering

Review piping layout, isometrics, and P&IDs.

Oversee fabrication, erection, testing, and commissioning of piping systems.

5. Structural Engineering

Coordinate fabrication and installation of structural components.

Ensure structural works adhere to design specifications and safety standards.

6. Lifting Operations

Supervise lifting activities ensuring compliance with rigging and safety standards.

Work with certified riggers, signalmen, and lifting supervisors for heavy lifting jobs.

7. Commissioning & Decommissioning

Plan and oversee the commissioning and decommissioning of mechanical equipment.

Ensure completion of checklists and system readiness for handover.

8. Tank Fabrication & Installation

Manage the design, fabrication, testing, and installation of tanks.

Ensure all fabrication meets design codes and QA / QC requirements.

Tell employers what skills you have

Management Skills

Plant Maintenance

Budgets

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Plant Turnaround Management

Project Planning

Fabrication

Reliability

Procurement

Piping

Project Management

Team Management

Customer Satisfaction

Workforce Development

Team Player

Scheduling

Layout

Commissioning

Mechanical Engineering