Mechanical Technician

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.

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