Mechanics Lead

About the role

The Mechanics Lead will oversee mechanical maintenance, reliability and engineering activities across Air Liquide production plants in Bulgaria and Romania. Reporting to the PPBOS Maintenance Manager, the role aims to maximise equipment availability, safety and efficiency while controlling maintenance costs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes for rotating equipment, compressors, pumps, cryogenic gear, vessels and piping using Maximo.
• Lead technical troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement projects to boost reliability (MTBF, MTTR).
• Ensure all mechanical work complies with EHS standards, pressure equipment directives and permit‑to‑work procedures.
• Supervise third‑party contractors and vendors during routine work and major turnarounds, providing technical guidance and quality control.
• Manage spare‑parts inventory and define critical‑spare strategies for rotating and static assets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of progressive experience in mechanical maintenance or plant engineering in heavy‑industrial environments (industrial gases, chemical, oil & gas, steel, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with rotating machinery (compressors, blowers, pumps) and static equipment (pressure vessels, piping networks).
• Proven ability to supervise contractors during plant turnarounds or revamps.
• Fluent in English and Bulgarian.

Required skills

• Rotating equipment mechanics (compressors, blowers, pumps)
• Static equipment knowledge (pressure vessels, piping)
• Vibration analysis and mechanical seal expertise
• Alignment and mechanical troubleshooting
• CMMS platforms – specifically Maximo