Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Mechanical Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment in power generation and water desalination plants.
  
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and associated equipment.
  
• Maintain rotating and static equipment, including bearings, seals, couplings, piping systems, and lubrication systems.
  
• Carry out equipment dismantling, installation, alignment, testing, and commissioning activities.
  
• Support planned shutdowns, plant overhauls, and emergency maintenance activities.
  
• Diagnose mechanical faults and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
  
• Record maintenance activities, inspection findings, spare-parts usage, and equipment conditions.
  
• Follow Permit-to-Work, lockout/tagout, confined-space, and other plant safety procedures.
  
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and other maintenance teams.
  
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and orderly condition.
  
• Comply with QEWC site procedures, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• ITI, Diploma, or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in power generation, water desalination, oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial plants.
  
• Strong experience with pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
  
• Hands-on knowledge of equipment alignment, bearing replacement, seal replacement, lubrication, and mechanical fitting.
  
• Experience in preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, shutdowns, and major plant overhauls.
  
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
  
• Familiarity with PTW, LOTO, confined-space entry, toolbox talks, and industrial HSE procedures.
  
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, alignment tools, and mechanical maintenance equipment.
  
• Good English communication and basic computer skills.
  
• Previous Gulf, power plant, or desalination plant experience is preferred.
  
• Must be medically fit and able to work shifts and in demanding plant conditions.
  

Interested candidates can send cv to 31313903/ bency@madre-me.com

Requirements
Physical Fitness: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials; work in confined or elevated spaces. Experience: Previous experience in insulation work is an advantage but not always required for helper roles. Knowledge: Basic understanding of insulation materials, tools, and techniques (training is usually provided for helpers). Team Player: Willingness to work under supervision and assist skilled workers. Work Conditions: Comfortable working in cold environments, outdoors, or at heights. Communication: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; basic understanding of workplace safety signs and labels. Let me know if this is for a job description, resume, or safety document—so I can tailor it more specifically. Contact : 31313903