Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance)

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance)

Responsibilities

Transition / Pre-Opening Phase

• Prepares, reviews, and supports finalization of mechanical maintenance SOPs, procedures, inspection checklists, and work instructions.
• Reviews mechanical design documents, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, and supplier documentation.
• Supports mechanical asset handover from the Constructor, including documentation verification, defect / punch-list tracking, and follow-up of rectification prior to takeover.
• Participates in ORAT activities, including system trials, readiness inspections, failure simulations, snagging, and defect reporting.
• Supports preparation of maintenance-related inputs to the Aerodrome Manual and other certification documentation.
• Aids with CMMS setup for mechanical assets, including asset hierarchy, preventive maintenance tasks, spares, warranties, and inspection regimes.

Operational Phase

• Supports operation and maintenance of airport mechanical systems, including HVAC, ventilation, pumps, and plumbing / drainage services.
• Plans, supervises, and monitors preventive and corrective maintenance activities under the direction of the Head of E&M - Maintenance.
• Investigates mechanical failures, supports root cause analysis, and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinates and technically follows up Mechanical Maintenance Technicians, contractors, and specialist service providers.
• Supports management of defects during the Defect Liability Period (DLP) and warranty periods in coordination with the Head of Technical Standards & Contracts.
• Maintains accurate records of inspections, defects, work orders, and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Coordinates with Operations, Safety, and other maintenance disciplines to support safe and continuous airport operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Asset Management is considered an advantage
• 4-7 years of experience in mechanical maintenance of large-scale facilities, industrial plants, critical infrastructure, or airport environments
• Experience in CMMS, preventive maintenance planning, asset handover, or ORAT / commissioning support is an advantage
• Ability to prepare and implement maintenance SOPs, procedures, inspection regimes, and checklists
• Very good command of English and Greek language, both oral and written

Competencies

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills, including defect diagnosis and root cause analysis support
• Strong team orientation and goal-driven mindset
• Safety, compliance, reliability, and service-continuity mindset