Mechanical Helper

Star Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services is seeking a Mechanical Helper to support shutdown and turnaround activities at a power plant project site. The role involves assisting technicians, dismantling and reassembling mechanical equipment, and handling tools and materials.

The candidate should have basic knowledge of tools, be physically fit, and able to follow site safety procedures. Experience in heavy industry and shutdown environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Helper/Assistant or Maintenance Helper is preferred.
• Experience in power plants, industrial plants, refineries, petrochemical plants or heavy industrial projects is an advantage.
• Shutdown/turnaround experience is highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding industrial environments.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a mechanical maintenance team.
• Good safety awareness and willingness to follow site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical technicians, fitters and maintenance teams during power plant shutdown and turnaround activities.
• Assist in dismantling inspection, cleaning, repair and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
• Support maintenance work on pumps, valves, compressors, turbines, boilers, heat exchangers, piping and other mechanical equipment.
• Carry and arrange tools, equipment, spare parts and mechanical materials at the worksite.
• Assist fitters in removing and installing bolts, nuts, gaskets, flanges, valves and mechanical components.
• Assist with equipment isolation, dismantling and reinstallation under the direction of qualified technicians.
• Help with cleaning of equipment, work areas, tools and components.
• Support alignment, lubrication and basic mechanical maintenance activities as instructed.
• Assist in material handling and shifting equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Follow instructions from Mechanical Foreman, Supervisor or Technician.
• Maintain good housekeeping at the work area throughout the shutdown.
• Follow all HSE PPE, permit-to-work, LOTO and site safety requirements.
• Work effectively under shutdown conditions including extended hours, shifts and overtime when required.

Skills

Mechanical tools

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Position: Mechanical Helper
Project: Power Plant Shutdown / Turnaround
Industry: Power Generation / Power Plant Maintenance
Location: Project Site

Job Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical technicians fitters and maintenance teams during power plant shutdown and turnaround activities.
• Assist in dismantling inspection cleaning repair and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
• Support maintenance work on pumps valves compressors turbines boilers heat exchangers piping and other mechanical equipment.
• Carry and arrange tools equipment spare parts and mechanical materials at the worksite.
• Assist fitters in removing and installing bolts nuts gaskets flanges valves and mechanical components.
• Assist with equipment isolation dismantling and reinstallation under the direction of qualified technicians.
• Help with cleaning of equipment work areas tools and components.
• Support alignment lubrication and basic mechanical maintenance activities as instructed.
• Assist in material handling and shifting equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Follow instructions from Mechanical Foreman Supervisor or Technician.
• Maintain good housekeeping at the work area throughout the shutdown.
• Follow all HSE PPE permit-to-work LOTO and site safety requirements.
• Work effectively under shutdown conditions including extended hours shifts and overtime when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Helper Mechanical Assistant Fitter Helper or Maintenance Helper is preferred.
• Experience in power plants industrial plants refineries petrochemical plants or heavy industrial projects is an advantage.
• Shutdown/turnaround experience is highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Physically fit and able to work in demanding industrial environments.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a mechanical maintenance team.
• Good safety awareness and willingness to follow site procedures.