Hydraulic Technician - Rolling Mill Mechanical

Manpower Resources India; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Resources India Pvt. Ltd is recruiting a Shift Technician for Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication in a Hot Rolling mill in Saudi Arabia.

The candidate should have 6+ years of experience in SRM plants or similar media systems and possess an Industrial trade certification in Mill Wright Fitter. The role focuses on executing maintenance activities in Hy­draulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems within SMS, HSM, and CSP areas, aiming for minimum production loss and high equipment

Qualifications

• Industrial trade certification in Mill Wright Fitter.
• Minimum 6+ years experience in SRM plant or similar exposure in media systems.
• Experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication maintenance in SMS/HSM/CSP environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
• Ensure availability and reliability of hydraulic and lubrication systems in SMS, HSM, CSP.
• Coordinate with operation and maintenance teams during shutdowns and running conditions.
• Assist in updating SOPs, work instructions, HIRA, and maintenance procedures.
• Minimize downtime and optimize MTTR through troubleshooting and maintenance best practices.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Lubrication

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Schematics Reading

Diagnostics

Safety

Electrical basics

Education

Industrial trade certification (Mill Wright Fitter)

Job description

Greetings from Manpower Resources India (P) ltd !

Manpower Resources India Pvt. Ltd is a leading Executive Search & Selection company, caters to recruitment services in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Engineering & Healthcare domain.

We have been mandated by a large global conglomerate is into steel & iron business for the below mentioned position.

Position Title-Shift Technician- Hydraulics / Pneumatics / Lubrication - Hot Rolling mill

Location: Saudi Arabia

Educational Qualification: Industrial trade certification in Mill wright Fitter

Work Experience- Minimum of 6+ years relevant experience in SRM plant or similar exposure in Media systems.

Job purpose:-

To execute all maintenance activities related to Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems in SMS, Hot Strip Mill (HSM), and Compact Strip Production (CSP) areas with minimum production loss, optimum

equipment reliability, and effective utilization of available resources.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning & Execution

• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems.
• Ensure availability and reliability of hydraulic and lubrication systems in SMS, HSM, and CSP areas.
• Arrangement of tools, tackles, gauges, and fixtures required for maintenance activities.
• Assist supervisors in updating SOPs, work instructions, HIRA, and maintenance procedures.
• Minimize equipment downtime and optimize MTTR through effective troubleshooting and maintenance practices.
• Coordinate with operation and maintenance teams for smooth execution of jobs during shutdowns and running conditions.

4. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hydraulic Systems

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems including:
  • Hydraulic pumps
  • Servo & proportional valves
  • Hydraulic cylinders
  • Accumulators
  • Hydraulic motors
  • Hydraulic power packs (HPU)
• Experience in Hydraulic Gap Control (HGC), roll bending systems, descaling hydraulics, and servo hydraulic systems used in Hot Strip Mill/CSP.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Troubleshooting of hydraulic circuits, leakage issues, pressure fluctuations, and valve failures.
• Experience in maintenance of hydraulic piping, hose assembly, flushing, and contamination control.

Pneumatic Systems

• Maintenance of pneumatic cylinders, FRL units, actuators, compressors, solenoid valves, and pneumatic control systems.
• Troubleshooting of pneumatic circuits and air leakage issues.

Lubrication Systems

• Experience in centralized automatic lubrication systems and manual lubrication systems.
• Knowledge of lubrication grades, grease systems, oil circulation systems, filtration systems, and contamination control.
• Maintenance of lubrication pumps, coolers, filters, and dosing systems.

SMS / HSM / CSP Equipment Exposure

Experience in maintenance of:

• Hot Strip Mill
• Compact Strip Production (CSP)
• Finishing Mill
• Roughing Mill
• Run-Out Table (ROT)
• Down Coiler
• Roller Tables
• Shears
• Pinch Rolls
• Steel Melting Shop (SMS) hydraulic systems

Additional Skills

• Ability to use diagnostic tools such as pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature sensors, and leak detectors.
• Basic electrical knowledge related to sensors, solenoids, limit switches, and control valves.
• Experience in alignment, precision fitting, torque tightening, and mechanical assembly.
• Exposure to preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

5. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

• Follow work permit systems and safety procedures as per plant standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper housekeeping after job completion.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment abnormalities.
• Ensure safe handling of hydraulic oils, lubricants, and pressurized systems.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
  • Hot Strip Mill (HSM)
  • Compact Strip Production (CSP)
  • Rolling Mill Hydraulics & Lubrication systems
• Candidates having exposure in integrated steel plants will be preferred.