Technician

Petrotec; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrotec in Qatar is seeking a Mechanical Technician responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and preparation of control panels. The role involves performing mechanical cut-outs, drilling, and installing components while ensuring compliance with technical standards. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in control panel fabrication and an ITI or Diploma in Mechanical or a related trade. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and accountability in all mechanical works.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in control panel or switchgear panel fabrication.
• Reads and interprets GA drawings and mechanical assembly instructions.
• Complies with QHSE standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical cut-outs on control panels.
• Drill holes for push buttons, pilot lamps, and accessories.
• Install and assemble earth bus bars for panels.
• Carry out panel coupling and alignment for mechanical integrity.
• Maintain tools and ensure workplace cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to use drilling machines

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication

Knowledge of earthing and grounding standards

Basic understanding of electrical components

Education

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Fitter, or related trade

Job description

Job Summary

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for all mechanical-related work involved in the fabrication, assembly, and preparation of PLC and control panels. This includes panel cut-outs, drilling, installation of mechanical components, earthing systems, and panel coupling, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with technical drawings and standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical cut-outs on control panels for operators, meters, push buttons, indication lamps, selector switches, and other panel-mounted devices.
• Drill and prepare holes for push buttons, pilot lamps, cable glands, ventilation fans, and accessories as per layout drawings.
• Install and assemble earth bus bars, ensuring proper earthing and bonding of panels and internal components.
• Carry out panel coupling and alignment for multiple-section panels, ensuring correct leveling, bolting, and mechanical integrity.
• Mount mechanical accessories such as DIN rails, gland plates, cable ducts, mounting plates, hinges, locks, and ventilation systems.
• Read and interpret GA drawings, panel layout drawings, and mechanical assembly instructions.
• Ensure precision, neat finishing, and proper deburring during all mechanical work.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate tools and PPE during fabrication and assembly.
• Perform minor rework or modifications as required during panel assembly or inspection stages.
• Maintain tools and ensure workplace cleanliness and organization.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Comply with all QHSE standards, policies, and procedures relevant to your work.
• Actively participate in QHSE meetings and complete all required safety inductions and trainings.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions; take corrective action where possible within your scope.
• Follow guidance provided by QHSE officers and use PPE and emergency equipment correctly.
• Support a safe work environment by cooperating with safety practices and encouraging others to do the same.

Job-Specific Education & Certification

Education

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Fitter, or a related technical trade.

Skills & Competencies

Role Behavior

• Accountability - Understands own role and how to contribute to the organization's success
• Work Management - Ensure own work plan, support departmental and organization goals
• Performance Management -Individual Contributor - Balances priorities to accomplish goals
• Innovation - Seeks and willingly shares leading edge ideas and best practices.
• People - Shows resilience when faced with setbacks or criticism

Job-Specific Competencies

• Hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication of control panels / PLC panels.
• Knowledge of earthing and grounding standards for control panels.
• Basic understanding of electrical components mounting requirements.

Skills

• Ability to use tools such as drilling machines, hole cutters, jigsaws, grinders, and manual tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and measure accurately.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in control panel or switchgear panel fabrication