The Role
Lead installation, commissioning, and startup of new plant equipment; manage contractors and OEMs; support maintenance, reliability, and facilities; ensure compliance with OEM specs, GMP and safety; maintain drawings and documentation; integrate equipment with MES/ERP/Industry 4.0; develop PMs and training; report project status and manage schedules.
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Travel: Up to 20% Key Responsibilities
- Manage installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications, performance guarantees, GMPs, and safety standards.
- Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and OEM service teams; enforce EH&S and company policies.
- Partner with Maintenance to develop preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, documentation, and CMMS (SAP) updates.
- Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical issues and recommend improvements for uptime, safety, and reliability.
- Maintain accurate plant drawings and equipment documentation (AutoCAD, manuals, layouts).
- Collaborate with IT, MES, and ERP teams to connect equipment for data capture, reporting, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Work with Building Facilities on utility needs and building automation systems integration.
- Develop or support operator and maintenance training materials associated with new machine installations.
- Communicate project status, timelines, and risks to internal stakeholders; manage schedules using Gantt charts or project management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in plant engineering, equipment installation, maintenance, or manufacturing support (10+ preferred).
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, CMMS systems (SAP preferred), and project scheduling tools.
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems on industrial machinery.
- Familiarity with packaging or converting equipment; experience with OEMs such as WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER is a plus.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work with urgency, manage multiple projects, and collaborate across departments.
- Experience in flexible packaging, paper bag manufacturing, or high-speed converting operations.
- Knowledge of MES, ERP, HMI/SCADA, or Industry 4.0 data integration.
- Prior involvement in FAT/SAT, equipment acceptance, and performance verification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
- 5+ years experience in plant engineering, equipment installation, maintenance, or manufacturing support
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD
- Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
- Experience with project scheduling tools and Gantt chart planning
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems on industrial machinery
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and leadership abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work with urgency, and collaborate across departments
- Familiarity with packaging or converting equipment (experience with WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER is a plus)
- Experience in flexible packaging, paper bag manufacturing, or high-speed converting operations
- Knowledge of MES, ERP, HMI/SCADA, or Industry 4.0 data integration
- Prior involvement in FAT/SAT, equipment acceptance, and performance verification
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The Company
What We Do
The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), also known as The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), is a multilateral development bank owned by OAPEC member states. It supports the Arab world's energy sector through project financing, direct equity investments, and trade finance solutions, with a strategic focus on advancing the energy transition and sustainability within the MENA region.
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