Mechanical Technician

ACWA Power; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance across Power and Desalination plants. You will work under supervision to execute outages, equipment overhauls, and routine maintenance while following strict safety rules.

The role requires a Diploma or higher in mechanical engineering and at least four years of relevant experience, preferably in NOMAC plants.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in mechanical engineering with minimum 4 years of field experience.
• Experience in NOMAC plants and mechanical maintenance is required.
• ISO/OHSAS awareness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Report spare parts and monitor availability.
• Ensure equipment isolation before maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.
• Install, inspect, service, and repair mechanical equipment in plants.
• Maintain 5S in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Electrical safety

LOTO knowledge

Welding/cutting/brazing

Confined space work

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Job Summary

Work under the direction of the Mechanical Supervisor/Engineer to execute preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance activities, including annual outages and equipment overhauls, with strict adherence to safety requirements.

• Comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Perform plant maintenance activities in a timely and safe manner, strictly following applicable maintenance procedures and work instructions. Document equipment maintenance concerns and history.
• Report spare parts and consumable requirements to the Mechanical Supervisor and support monitoring of spare availability to meet maintenance requirements.
• Ensure proper equipment isolation before starting maintenance activities, in coordination with the Mechanical Supervisor and local operator.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and perform required maintenance within the assigned area.
• Install, adjust, inspect, service, and repair various static and rotating mechanical equipment used in Power and Desalination Plants.
• Ensure proper care and safe use of tools, lifting equipment, and other devices required to perform assigned maintenance activities.
• Carry out all necessary preparations required for mechanical maintenance of assigned equipment and areas.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards within the assigned work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Educational

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; OR
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Skilled Mechanical Labor in NOMAC plants.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Minimum

• 4 years of experience in the same position; OR
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Skilled Mechanical Labor in NOMAC plants.
• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Technician in Conventional, Combined Cycle, Cogeneration, Water Desalination Plants (RO, MSF, MED, etc.), and/or Renewable Energy Plants such as Solar and Wind.

Required Skills

• General awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Management System principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while completing assigned objectives efficiently and responsibly.
• Ability and willingness to work in challenging environments, including confined spaces, working at heights, and areas involving chemicals.
• Knowledge and application of safe work practices, including respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fire protection systems, electrical safety, forklift/hoist operations, welding, cutting, brazing, confined-space entry, and PPE requirements.
• Knowledge of waste identification, classification, and disposal.
• Knowledge of the environmental and health impacts of chemicals used in the plant.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment.
• Knowledge of first-aid measures.
• Basic knowledge of Power/Water Plant operational activities.
• Basic computer skills.

Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.