Technician - Mechanical Maint

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Dubai seeks a skilled Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair power generation equipment, ensuring high availability and safe operation.

You will work on GAS TURBINES, STEAM TURBINE, WASTE HEAT BOILERS and associated BOP systems, supporting on-call duties and teamwork in a multi-cultural plant environment to uphold safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• 5 years’ experience for Diploma holders in a thermal power plant.
• 8 years’ experience for Craft/Trade certificate holders in mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Attend on-call duties and restore mechanical systems quickly.
• Direct contract workforce to carry out maintenance as per plans, adhering to safety standards.
• Monitor repeated breakdowns and implement resolutions to avoid recurrence.

Skills

Mechanical tools

Computer literacy

Gas turbine knowledge

Steam turbine knowledge

Waste heat boiler knowledge

Pumps

Cooling towers

Team work

Shift work

Self-motivation

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Craft/Trade certificate

Tools

GE Frame 9E/9FA

Job description

Job Description:

Job description:

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Perform maintenance repairs and services on mechanical machinery, and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time for both simple and combined cycle Power Generation blocks and Balance of Plant.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification

Minimum Experience:

• Diploma Holder: 5 years’ experience in a similar position (in a thermal Power plant)
• Craft /Trade certificate holders: 8 years’ experience 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

Skills:

• Familiar with all mechanical maintenance tools
• Knowledge of PCs, Computer literacy is essential
• Conversant in Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Waste heat Boilers, Compressors, Pumps, Cooling Towers and Reverse Osmosis PlantSpeak, read and write English to a good standard
• Excellent interpersonal skills and assertiveness
• Team work (including shift work is also essential)
• Self-motivation & dedication
• Work in a Multi-Cultural environment

Requirements: