Mechanical Technician

Dolphin Energy Limited; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company based in the UAE seeks a Mechanical Technician to oversee maintenance activities, including installation and repair of mechanical equipment. The role requires strong leadership, effective planning for maintenance tasks, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical troubleshooting and be familiar with pipeline systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pipeline mechanical equipment and systems.
• Ability to supervise and train technicians effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise maintenance technicians' activities.
• Conduct toolbox meetings to ensure safety compliance.
• Supervise day-to-day mechanical maintenance operations.
• Estimate man-hour requirements and plan work schedules.
• Lead planning and execution of shutdown maintenance activities.

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunities: Mechanical Technician (2084)

Requisition ID 2084 - Posted - UAE - Taweelah - Operations & Maintenance Roles

PRIMARY PURPOSE Carry out mechanical maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and repair of pipeline rotating and static mechanical equipment located on the various plant sites and pipeline network system to ensure availability, maintainability, reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Organize and supervise the activities and work of maintenance technicians to ensure that all work within the assigned team is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy. Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development.
2. Allocate work to the team, conduct toolbox meetings/safety talks prior to tasks to support successful completion of activities in accordance with safety standards.
3. Supervise and conduct hands-on day-to-day operations of mechanical maintenance related to plant, network and downstream operational facilities as per department directives and requirements to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established standards, procedures, codes and practices, and that appropriate techniques are used. Inspect and certify that scaffolding structures are safe for normal use.
4. Undertake the required initiatives to effectively estimate man-hour requirements, plan work schedules, assign and direct subordinates and attend work sites during installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment associated with facilities and systems. Assist the maintenance team in establishing priorities, making improvements on work methods, evaluating modification proposals and failure analysis.
5. Participate in the planning, scheduling and execution of shutdown and major overhaul maintenance activities. Monitor and ensure that the shutdown maintenance jobs are carried out within the scheduled time frame.
6. Lead/participate in performing condition monitoring of rotating equipment and advise on the maintenance schedule based on the analysis. Assist the Mechanical Engineer during inspection of piping and static equipment.
7. Prepare spare parts list for all mechanical equipment, especially critical equipment, and issue the purchase/material requisitions for approval to support timely availability of parts in an accurate manner. Inspect and confirm the specifications are in line with the requirements of the received direct charge and stock materials.
8. Supervise, coordinate and participate in the preventive, corrective and troubleshooting maintenance activities for plant equipment at the assigned location.
9. Ensure adherence of self and team with Dolphin Energy's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSE-MS) and promote awareness of its use among all assigned personnel.
10. Report any significant faults or deterioration that may affect the safety and/or operational efficiency of the equipment and piping.
11. Participate in the preparation of scope of work and quality control for painting and logging corrosion survey. Assist in conducting quality assurance of all welding, insulation, painting and refractory works to validate adherence to defined guidelines.
12. Carry out servicing and calibration of pressure safety valves (PSVs) as per planned maintenance.
13. Supervise dismantling, removal and lifting of various types of medium to large valves installed on the gas pipelines and plant.
14. Carry out replacement of gas line filters at main gas network stations.
15. Provide assistance during pigging activities.
16. Carry out preventive maintenance activity for instrument air compressors and diesel engines.
17. Update the equipment data, history and maintenance records in SAP system for timely availability of up-to-date information.
18. Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by management.