Technician (Hydraulics / Engines / Port Cranes)

Abu Dhabi Terminals LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Terminals LLC is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure reliable operation of container handling machinery at the port. The role covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized systems, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and quick fault resolution.

You will follow safety policies, read electrical drawings, handle PLC drives, perform repairs, and keep detailed work orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Diploma in mechanical / electrical / electronics engineering
• Hands-on maintenance experience with container handling equipment and cranes is required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with PLC, drives, HV & MV circuits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Actively follow and promote safety policies (LOTO) and ensure a safe workplace.
• Maintain machinery and equipment; perform cleaning, lubrication and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot faults on automated and manual equipment and recalibrate instruments.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns per supervisor instructions and report issues promptly.
• Coordinate handovers between shifts with summaries of events and pending tasks.
• Attend training and share knowledge with others as required.
• Keep work orders updated, fetch spare parts as needed, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Propose improvements to maintenance quality, cost, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure proper communication with other shifts and supervisors during breakdowns or errors.
• Provide suggestions for process improvements and safety enhancements.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in mechanical/electrical/electronics engineering

Job description

Responsible for making sure machinery and equipment run smoothly by servicing and repairing the

equipment as per the organisation standards and manufacturer recommendations. The work involves

mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized systems.

• 1. Actively follow and promote the Abu Dhabi Terminals Safety and Security policies and ensure that fellow employees and visitors are doing the same. These policies are to be always followed within the port environment so as to ensure a safe and secure workplace for all.
• 2. Make HSE related observations and report in HSE MS
• 3. Understand all Risks assessed and contribute to provide where needed
• 4. Understand detailed engineering drawings and specifications to maintain the required work form
• 5. Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, oiling, to ensure optimum working order “Maintain daily schedule PM work”
• 6. Trouble shoot, analyse and resolve faults at automated and manual equipment.
• 7. Finding and fixing faults and recalibrating instruments
• 8. Responding immediately to machinery breakdowns as per the instruction from supervisor
• 9. Report any maintenance concerns immediately to the supervisor
• 10. Ensure good communication with other engineering shifts and supervisors of past and present breakdowns / errors
• 11. Attend all training as instructed by the supervisor and provide training sessions as required for others
• 12. QA checks prior to informing the supervisor work done
• 13. Collect spare parts from the inventory with workorder or MR
• 14. Ensure the workplace is properly maintained, clean and organized at all times
• 15. Provide suggestions to improve maintenance quality, cost level, equipment reliability and process improvements
• 16. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner, applying LOTO wherever required and use of PPEs always at worksite.
• 17. Actively participate in innovation activities for improving equipment reliability
• 18. Keep records of activity on workorder
• 19. Responsible for updating and completing work orders assigned on time.
• 20. Maintain proper shift handover between shifts which includes summary of events that occurred during previous shift as well any task which needs to be completed during next shift.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum Qualification Diploma in mechanical / electrical / electronics engineering
• Minimum 3 to 5 years hands on maintenance experience in container handling Mobile Crane equipment like SC, Reach Stacker, Empty Container Handler, Fork Lifts, Terminal Tractors, SPREADERS etc.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and principles, practical and technical skills in both electrical and mechanical works like PLC, Drives, HV & MV circuits, engine overhauling, transmission overhauling, hydraulics & pneumatics systems, hydraulic cylinder and wheel hub repairing etc.