Power Plant Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a thermal power plant in Abu Dhabi. You will perform maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment across turbines, boilers, desalination and other BOP systems to minimize downtime.

Requirements include a Diploma or Craft/Trade in mechanical engineering and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with hands-on GE Frame 9E/9FA turbine exposure, strong safety practices, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Craft/Trade qualification in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in a similar position in a thermal power plant
• 8 years' experience for Craft/Trade certificate holders in mechanical maintenance
• Hands-on experience on GE Frame 9E/9FA Gas Turbines, steam turbines, Waste heat boilers, thermal desalination and other BOP equipment overhauls

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems in power plant.
• Attends preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including "on call" duties, as and when required), restores the mechanical systems, as quickly as possible.
• Assists Technician Engineers or attends independently the jobs allocated with clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures including associated risks and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.
• Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid reoccurrence of similar problems.
• Directs contract workforce to carry out maintenance repairs and services, in line with the agreed plans.
• Probability of significant exposure in various degrees to physical & sensory conditions inherent in the work environment, high pressure steam, high voltage, Arc Flash, high magnetic fields, high noise levels, Fumes, Hot, Humid, Dust, Height, splash of chemicals, Acid, Mineral oil and liquids is significant and avoiding risk of danger, accident or health issues becomes major challenges.
• Accepts direction from his supervisor verbally or in writing.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance tools

PC literacy

Gas Turbine knowledge

Steam Turbine knowledge

Waste heat boilers

RO Plant

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Self-motivation

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Craft/Trade certificate

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a thermal power plant in Abu Dhabi. You will perform maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment across turbines, boilers, desalination and other BOP systems to minimize downtime.

Requirements include a Diploma or Craft/Trade in mechanical engineering and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with hands-on GE Frame 9E/9FA turbine exposure, strong safety practices, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.