Junior Mechanic - Equipment Maintenance

Drydocks World; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Drydocks World in Dubai seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment for shiplifts and related systems. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to procedures, and timely reporting of faults.

Responsibilities include overseeing electrical and hydraulic subsystems, coordinating with the workforce, and ensuring housekeeping standards on site at all times. Prior shipyard or ship repair experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Hydraulic with Electrical and Electronics experience.
• Experience in maintenance of pumps, compressors, and gear box.
• Knowledge of lifting equipment and lifting gears.
• Electro-Mechanical with Soft Ware Experience (PLC).
• Knowledge and Experience in ship repair and new building yard.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow method statements and procedures, specifications, drawings, and other discipline related project and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of Syncrolift and Rexroth shiplifts, STC mechanical system.
• Power units electro mechanical system repair, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Drive units, shiplift & transfer carriage control unit maintenance.
• Maintenance & repair of gear box, winches and control system of shiplifts.
• Man power allocation & leading workforce.
• Maintain housekeeping of work place at required standards.
• Ensure appropriate use of tools and machinery, preventing excessive wear and tear and breakdowns.
• Report any malfunction of tools and machinery to immediate supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic and electrical

PLC knowledge

Shiplift maintenance

Pump and gear box maintenance

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVES: SUMMARY OF OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Responsible to carry out maintenance & troubleshooting of all mechanical equipments, including pumps, hoists, shiplifts & STC as per the work instructions and yard requirements.

Day-to-day operations:

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of Syncrolift and Rexroth shiplifts, STC mechanical system.
• Power units electro mechanical system repair, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Drive units, shiplift & transfer carriage control unit maintenance.
• Maintenance & repair of gear box, winches and control system of shiplifts.
• Man power allocation & leading workforce.
• Maintain housekeeping of work place at required standards.
• Ensure appropriate use of tools and machinery, preventing excessive wear and tear and breakdowns.
• Report any malfunction of tools and machinery to immediate supervisor.
• Take initiative to pursue self-development through on-job-training/education.
• Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work.
• Work within allocated timescale to meet department targets.
• Attend any training for any activity required by the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.

Technical competencies:

• Mechanical, Hydraulic with Electrical and Electronics experience .
• Experience in maintenance of pumps, compressors, and gear box. .
• Knowledge of lifting equipment and lifting gears.
• Electro-Mechanical with Soft Ware Experience (PLC).
• Knowledge and Experience in ship repair and new building yard.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow method statements and procedures, specifications, drawings, and other discipline related project and engineering documentation.