O&M Mechanical & Electrical Technician (Water Treatment)

Smart Water Treatment Technology Group; Al Rayyan; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Water Treatment Technology Group in Qatar is seeking a skilled Mechanical Electrical Technician to join the Operations Maintenance team. The role centers on hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical water treatment systems in medical environments, with emphasis on reliability and hygiene standards.

You will service RO, STP, water softeners and UV disinfection facilities, respond to on-call emergencies, and ensure ultrapure water systems operate without disrupting

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent trade experience).
• Electrical: Read electrical drawings, troubleshoot control circuits, test relays, and work safely with 3-phase power, motors, and PLC panels.
• Mechanical: Plumbing, piping, and mechanical repair skills (shaft alignments, seal replacements, pump overhauls).

Responsibilities

• Preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical components (pumps, valves, blowers, dosing systems, and control panels).
• System troubleshooting to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Execute CIP procedures for RO membranes, recharge backwash, water softeners, and replace UV lamps and quartz sleeves.
• Monitor and log hospital ultrapure water parameters ensuring compliance with health standards; coordinate with O&M Engineer for site issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Water treatment systems

Sewage treatment plants (STP)

Ultrapure water systems

CIP protocols

On-call responsiveness

Education

Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical/Electrical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical drawings

PLC panels

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Mechanical Electrical Technician to join our Operations Maintenance team This role is responsible for the daily hands‑on maintenance troubleshooting and repair of critical water treatment systems including Sewage Treatment Plants STP Reverse Osmosis RO systems water softeners and UV disinfection facilities A significant portion of this role involves servicing medical and hospital environments requiring a high level of reliability attention to hygiene standards and the ability to maintain critical ultrapure water systems without disrupting facility operations

Key Responsibilities

Preventive Corrective MaintenanceEquipment Maintenance Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical and electrical components pumps valves blowers dosing systems and control panels System Troubleshooting Swiftly diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns and electrical faults to minimize system downtime Specialized Water Treatment Operations Execute Clean-in-Place CIP chemical cleaning procedures for RO membranes recharge backwash water softeners and replace UV lamps and quartz sleeves Hospital Medical Facility ComplianceUltrapure Water Oversight Monitor maintain and log parameters for medical‑grade and ultrapure water systems ensuring strict compliance with hospital and healthcare water quality standards Safety Hygiene Adhere to rigorous infection control health safety and environmental standards required when working inside active medical facilities and wastewater plants Site Logs ReportingData Tracking Maintain accurate daily logs of water quality parameters chemical consumption pressure differentials and maintenance work orders Team Coordination Work closely with the O M Engineer Coordinator to report site conditions spare parts requirements and potential operational risks

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 3–5+ years of hands‑on technical experience maintaining water treatment systems (RO, STP, Softeners, UV) with clear exposure to medical, hospital, or pharmaceutical environments.Education/Certification: Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent trade experience).Technical Competencies:Electrical: Ability to read electrical drawings, troubleshoot control circuits, test relays, and work safely with 3-phase power, motors, and PLC panels.Mechanical: Strong plumbing, piping, and mechanical repair skills (shaft alignments, seal replacements, pump overhauls).Process: Solid understanding of CIP protocols and water softening cycles.Attributes: High reliability, disciplined adherence to safety protocols, and a clean, professional demeanor suitable for customer-facing medical environments.Availability: Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation for emergency service responses.