Senior Mechanical Engineer

A Snapshot of Your DayThis request is for a backfill of a Senior Mechanical Engineer position within the Gas Services Operations & Maintenance team in Egypt. The role is integral to maintaining the operational readiness and reliability of mechanical systems at the Midelec facility, directly supporting service continuity. To meet these objectives, the position is structured around three core functions: Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Maintenance Program Management, and Technical Leadership. This approach ensures the role covers complex, hands-on technical problem-solving, strategic maintenance planning and optimization, and the senior-level responsibility of mentoring and upholding quality standards. Given the focus on complex systems and process oversight, the ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in mechanical engineering for power generation equipment. Demonstrable experience in reliability engineering, managing maintenance projects, and coaching junior engineers is essential for success in this role.How You’ll Make An ImpactPlan and execute complex repair and maintenance activities on critical mechanical equipment, such as gas turbines and associated systems.Diagnose and troubleshooting advanced mechanical failures using systematic problem-solving techniques to minimize equipment downtime. Lead the installation and commissioning of new or refurbished mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with all engineering specifications and safety standards.Design, implement, and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance programs utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).Manage maintenance project workflows, coordinating with production, operations, and external vendors to align with operational schedules.Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed service reports, maintenance logs, and engineering change notices.Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers and maintenance technicians to build team capability.Review the work of team members and contractors to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and engineering best practices.What You BringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.Significant experience (typically 5-8 years) in mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably within the power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sector.Proven experience managing maintenance projects and coaching junior professionals.About The TeamOur Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.Who is Siemens Energy?At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideoOur Commitment to DiversityLucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.Rewards/BenefitsOpportunities to work with a distributed teamOpportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projectsMedical benefitsTime off/Paid holidays and parental leaveContinual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platformAccess to a variety of employee resource grouphttps://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs