QatarEnergy is hiring a Lead Maintenance Engineer on a contract basis in Qatar. This is an offshore role based on PS-3, where the engineer leads maintenance work across several disciplines. The main goal is to keep production on target.
About the role
The Lead Maintenance Engineer (Offshore) is responsible for all planned and unplanned maintenance work on PS-3 that involves more than one discipline. The engineer supervises Senior and ELS maintenance staff and the contractors assigned to routine maintenance or special contracts. The engineer also leads directly in their own trade, which may be mechanical, instrument or electrical.
A lead maintenance engineer usually plans and coordinates teams, checks the condition of equipment and makes sure work is carried out safely and on schedule.
Key responsibilities
- Manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across several disciplines on PS-3
- Carry out this work so that production targets are met
- Control and supervise Senior and ELS maintenance staff
- Oversee assigned contractors for routine maintenance and special contracts
- Lead directly in your own trade: mechanical, instrument or electrical
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience overall
- At least 5 years in a trade supervisory position
- Followed by 5 years in a multi-discipline position with varied maintenance operations in a similar offshore oil and gas environment
- Experience using a computerised preventive maintenance programme (essential)
- A Bachelor degree (B.Sc) or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
- An aptitude for understanding the cause and effect of complex instrumentation and electrical control systems
Other details
This position is offered on a contract basis. The role combines hands-on technical knowledge with team leadership, so candidates should be comfortable managing both in-house staff and external contractors in an offshore setting.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 3 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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