Technician - Mechanical Maintenance

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) seeks a skilled Mechanical Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain a wide range of mechanical equipment in a power plant setting. The role covers preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision and on-call duties as required.

Minimum qualifications include a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with 5–8 years of relevant experience in a thermal power plant.

Qualifications

• Diploma or trade certificate in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with gas turbines and associated plant equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Attend on-call duties and assist engineers with allocated tasks.
• Select tools and materials, work safely, and follow procedures.
• Minimise breakdowns, monitor repeated failures, and implement fixes.
• Coordinate with contractors for maintenance services per plan.

Skills

Gas Turbine knowledge

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GE Frame 9E/9FA

BOP equipment overhaul

Job description

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

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 Plant
• Speak, 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