Technical Inspection Manager, Mechanic

About the role

Karpowership, part of Karadeniz Holding, is looking for a Technical Inspection Manager to join its Operational Excellence team at the head office in Kağıthane, Istanbul. The role ensures that technical inspection and operations in power generation plants comply with corporate management systems, international regulations and industry standards, while keeping the highest levels of safety, reliability and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute technical audits and inspections across power generation facilities and mechanical systems, and ensure audit findings are closed through structured follow-up.
• Evaluate and report on equipment condition, maintenance effectiveness and the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead the preparation of technical incident and failure investigation reports, and assess operational processes to identify corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor equipment performance trends, oil analysis reports, vibration measurements and condition monitoring data.
• Participate in root cause investigations and failure analyses, and lead RCA activities for critical equipment failures.
• Identify reliability risks, recurring failures and maintenance deficiencies, and recommend technical improvements.
• Prepare technical inspection reports and present findings to senior management.
• Coordinate with plant teams, OEMs and third-party technical specialists, and support technical training and capability building.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in the maritime, power generation, shipbuilding or industrial sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in diesel engines (HFO/LNG), gas turbines and auxiliary mechanical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment reliability, automation systems and protection systems.
• Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis, risk assessment and reliability engineering.
• Understanding of preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs and maintenance documentation.
• Upper-intermediate (B2) English or above, and availability for domestic and international travel.

Required skills

• Diesel engine and gas turbine maintenance knowledge
• Root Cause Analysis and reliability engineering
• ERP/CMMS platforms, preferably SAP

What we offer

• Work on large-scale international energy projects and exposure to diverse operational environments.
• Collaboration with industry experts, mentoring and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working, one day off on your birthday, private health insurance and employee discounts.