Mechanical Technician

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Completes all Work Orders generated in Computerize Maintenance Management system as directed by the Mechanical Engineer;
• Generates reports (mainly log sheets/check sheets) as necessary for the maintenance done;
• Ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Reviews Mechanical Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements;
• Works to his full potential and does high quality work.
• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the Mechanical Engineer and colleagues to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found;
• Records and reports to the Head Mechanical Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment under the guidance of Mechanical Engineer.
• Discuss planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with Mechanical Engineer;
• Assist the Mechanical Engineer in planning daily jobs.
• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work sites during performance on any job;
• Uses correct tools for each job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Mechanical Engineer;
• Informs Mechanical Engineer of any requirements for tools;
• Ensures that tools are in good working order.
• Assumes ownership of plant mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

3 year Diploma / or equivalent in Mechanical

Experience:

3 years’ experience of working with Mechanical maintenance in similar industrial setup preferably a power and Water (RO) plant or large size utility or petrochemical plant

Skills:

Technical:

• Good experience in the maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, preferably in  RO plant
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of major rotating equipment;
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of motor, hydraulic and air operated control/stop valves;
• Operational plant or construction site experience is an advantage.
• Must be able to plan and work independently and take responsibility for plant projects
• Knowledge of the kinds and types of equipment installed derived through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training performed in the manufacturer’s factory and/or at the job site;
• Demonstrates skills in the use of tools, test equipment and calibration appliances;
• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics;
• Must be able to visually read and respond to computer generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and variations color;
• Hands on background in water treatment equipment maintenance as related to RO membranes maintenance / replacement, desalination, cooling water systems and water purification equipment;
• Working knowledge of Environmental Regulations as they pertain to the operations and maintenance of a water production facility
• Able to handle all work related to Mechanical engineer during his absence

  Language:

   

  • English Language:
  •  excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Arabic is an advantage