Mechanical Technician

Qureos; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qureos in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on RO desalination plant equipment, including pumps, valves, piping, and pressure vessels.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and has 3–5 years of experience in desalination or related industrial facilities, with RO systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certificate in mechanical engineering or maintenance.
• 3-5 years or more experience in desalination, water treatment, power plants, oil & gas, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with RO desalination systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, compressors, and piping systems.
• Maintain RO plant equipment including high-pressure pumps, booster pumps, pressure vessels, RO skids and membranes.
• Cranes, lifting equipment, and heat exchangers maintenance; perform alignment, lubrication, and condition monitoring.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, shutdown activities and assist in root-cause analysis; update CMMS/work orders.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pumps and valves

CMMS knowledge

Reading drawings

RO systems

Education

Mechanical Engineering diploma

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.


• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, compressors, and piping systems.


• Maintain RO plant equipment including: High-pressure pumps


• Booster pumps


• Pressure vessels


• RO skids and membranes


• Filters and strainers


• Chemical dosing systems


• Valves and actuators


• Heat exchangers


• Cranes and lifting equipment


• Perform equipment alignment, lubrication, and condition monitoring.


• Participate in commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.


• Assist in root-cause analysis of equipment failures.


• Complete maintenance reports and update CMMS/work orders.


• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams.


• Follow permit-to-work procedures and HSE requirements.


• Respond to emergency breakdowns and plant call-outs when required.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance.


• 3-5 years (or more) experience in desalination, water treatment, power plants, oil & gas, or industrial facilities.


• Experience with RO desalination systems is preferred.


• Knowledge of rotating and static equipment maintenance.


• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.


• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Mechanical Technician's Key skills

• Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance activities, including equipment overhauling, bearing and mechanical seal replacement.


• Experience working with centrifugal, vertical, submersible, and dosing pumps.


• Hands-on experience in the assembly and disassembly of plug valves, butterfly valves, and check valves.


• Knowledge of laser alignment, dial gauge measurements, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.


• Knowledge of pump vibration analysis and predictive maintenance techniques, with hands-on experience in the assembly and disassembly of compressors and motors.


• Working experience with PVDF and CPVC materials.


• Experience in RO (Reverse Osmosis) systems is optional but will be considered an added advantage.