Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Location:
KSA, Al Qasim, Qudra.

Department:
Plant – Maintenance

Reporting To:
Supervisor / Engineer – Mechanical

Job Summary

Work under the direction of the Mechanical Supervisor/Engineer to execute preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance activities, including annual outages and equipment overhauls, with strict adherence to safety requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
2. Perform plant maintenance activities in a timely and safe manner, strictly following applicable maintenance procedures and work instructions. Document equipment maintenance concerns and history.
3. Report spare parts and consumable requirements to the Mechanical Supervisor and support monitoring of spare availability to meet maintenance requirements.
4. Ensure proper equipment isolation before starting maintenance activities, in coordination with the Mechanical Supervisor and local operator.
5. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and perform required maintenance within the assigned area.
6. Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair various static and rotating mechanical equipment used in Power and Desalination Plants.
7. Ensure proper care and safe use of tools, lifting equipment, and other devices required to perform assigned maintenance activities.
8. Carry out all necessary preparations required for mechanical maintenance of assigned equipment and areas.
9. Maintain a good working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
10. Maintain 5S housekeeping standards within the assigned work area.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Educational

Desired

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; OR
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Skilled Mechanical Labor in NOMAC plants.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Minimum Experience

Minimum

• 4 years of experience in the same position; OR
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Skilled Mechanical Labor in NOMAC plants.

Preferable

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Technician in Conventional, Combined Cycle, Cogeneration, Water Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED, etc.), and/or Renewable Energy Plants such as Solar and Wind.

Required Skills

1. General awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team while completing assigned objectives efficiently and responsibly.
3. Ability and willingness to work in challenging environments, including confined spaces, working at heights, and areas involving chemicals.
4. Knowledge and application of safe work practices, including respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fire protection systems, electrical safety, forklift/hoist operations, welding, cutting, brazing, confined-space entry, and PPE requirements.
5. Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal.
6. Knowledge of the environmental and health impacts of chemicals used in the plant.
7. Knowledge of firefighting equipment.
8. Knowledge of first-aid measures.
9. Basic knowledge of Power/Water Plant operational activities.
10. Basic computer skills.

Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.

Work Condition

• Ready to work in a remote location.