Mechanical Technician - Ferro Silicon Plant

Kwtsteel

Ahmadi

On-site

KWD 6,000 - 10,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Kwtsteel in Kuwait's Ferro Silicon Plant is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a multicultural team. You will perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.

You will support installation, testing and commissioning of new equipment, log maintenance work in SAP, and maintain equipment history while upholding HSE policies.

Qualifications

  • Mechanical maintenance experience in ferroalloy or heavy industry is required.
  • Proficient with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, cooling systems and valves.
  • Experience performing preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
  • Ability to complete maintenance work orders, inspections and equipment history in SAP.
  • Strong adherence to HSE policies and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment per schedules.
  • Maintain pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, hydraulics, cooling towers and piping.
  • Support installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Inspect equipment; identify abnormalities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Document maintenance activities and equipment history in SAP; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Preventive maintenance
Predictive maintenance
Breakdown maintenance
Pumps
Gearboxes
Conveyors
Hydraulic systems
SAP
LOTO
Troubleshooting

Education

Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a talented and skilled Mechanical Technician in Ferro Silicon Plant to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible to perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Ferro Silicon Plant. Support equipment installation, commissioning and routine maintenance activities while maintaining the HSE requirement.

  • Carry out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on all assigned mechanical equipment according to maintenance schedules.
  • Maintain equipment including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, hydraulic systems, cooling tower systems, valves, water or oil piping and other plant mechanical equipment.
  • Support the installation, inspection, alignment, testing and commissioning new equipment.
  • Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify abnormalities and recommend corrective actions before failure.
  • Complete maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and equipment history records accurately in SAP, supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Support RCA investigations and inspect critical spare parts to ensure equipment reliability, availability, and operational readiness.
  • Complete maintenance works orders, inspections reports, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with company HSE policies.
Required Qualifications:
  • Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Utilities, or related discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Vocational/Technical Certificate: Minimum 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in ferro silicon, steel industry, or heavy industry operations.
  • Diploma: Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in ferro silicon, steel industry, or heavy industry operations.
Relevant experience may include:
  • Experience performing mechanical maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, piping, valves, and other industrial equipment.
  • Prior experience in ferroalloy plants, steel plants, smelters, cement plants, power plants, or similar continuous process industries.
  • Exposure to preventive, predictive,corrective, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance activities in heavy industrial environments.
Job-Specific Skills:
  • Knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices, including equipment inspection, alignment, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems.
  • Ability to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, hydraulic systems, cooling tower systems, valves, piping, and associated plant equipment.
  • Ability to support equipment installation, alignment, testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
  • Ability to identify equipment abnormalities, diagnose faults, and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and performance. - Ability to complete maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and equipment history records accurately.
  • Ability to support maintenance activities during breakdowns, shutdowns, and project execution activities.
  • Strong adherence to Safety Standards, SOPs, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work requirements, and emergency procedures.
  • Strong coordination, communication, troubleshooting, and reporting skills.
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