Mechanical Assistant Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FieldCore; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Dubai is seeking a Mechanical Assistant to manage the installation and maintenance of heavy rotating machinery used in power generation applications. Candidates should have at least 1 year of hands-on experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in English. Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills are essential for success in this role, which offers opportunities for career development in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Safely accomplish the installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy rotating machinery.
• Work with limited supervision on equipment maintenance projects.
• Align machines and equipment using various tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Handheld and power tools

Mechanical troubleshooting equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Assistant – Steam and Gas –safely accomplishes the installation, maintenance, and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications. Mechanical Assistants receive direction from Lead or Sr. Turbine Mechanics and may work closely with Craft Labor Supervisors, EHS personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Possess knowledge about specific activity tools and be able to use them safely
• Work on any part of an equipment maintenance project with limited supervision
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs
• Dismantle machinery and / or equipment as needed
• Repair and or rebuild large industrial equipment
• Move, assemble, and install machinery and equipment
• Travel may be required
• You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma preferred AND 1 year of “hands‑on” experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• English proficiency required

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in industrial outage maintenance desired
• Basic level capabilities and responsibilities, with +3 year of relevant experience
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and experience utilizing handheld and power tools including and mechanical troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience in a hands‑on mechanical position in an industrial environment highly desired.
• Must have strong mechanical / technical skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
• In-depth safety training a major plus
• Excellent communication skills

FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.