Mechanical Technician

ENGIE Middle East; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to manage and execute maintenance on water plant equipment, including RO membranes. The candidate should have hands-on experience, be capable of independent planning, and work with the Mechanical Engineer on daily tasks to keep plant uptime high.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with OEM procedures, and the ability to generate accurate maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in a similar industrial setting (power/water RO plant or large utility).
• Experience in maintenance/repair of water plant equipment, RO membranes, and major rotating equipment.
• Ability to plan independently and take responsibility for plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Completes all Work Orders in the Computerize Maintenance Management system as directed by the Mechanical Engineer.
• Generates reports (logs/check sheets) for maintenance performed.
• Ensures maintenance aligns with OEM manuals and improves procedures.
• Coordinates with Mechanical Engineer for planned/unplanned jobs and downtime reduction.
• Supports 24-hour call-out functionality and maintains plant availability.
• Reports tool losses/damages and ensures tools are in good working order.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Safety compliance

Reading gauges/readouts

Hands-on technician

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Completes all Work Orders generated in Computerize Maintenance Management system as directed by the Mechanical Engineer;
• Generates reports (mainly log sheets/check sheets) as necessary for the maintenance done;
• Ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Reviews Mechanical Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements;
• Works to his full potential and does high quality work.
• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the Mechanical Engineer and colleagues to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found;
• Records and reports to the Head Mechanical Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment under the guidance of Mechanical Engineer.
• Discuss planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with Mechanical Engineer;
• Assist the Mechanical Engineer in planning daily jobs.
• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work sites during performance on any job;
• Uses correct tools for each job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Mechanical Engineer;
• Informs Mechanical Engineer of any requirements for tools;
• Ensures that tools are in good working order.
• Assumes ownership of plant mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

3 year Diploma / or equivalent in Mechanical

Experience:

3 years’ experience of working with Mechanical maintenance in similar industrial setup preferably a power and Water (RO) plant or large size utility or petrochemical plant

Skills:

Technical:

• Good experience in the maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, preferably in RO plant
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of major rotating equipment;
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of motor, hydraulic and air operated control/stop valves;
• Operational plant or construction site experience is an advantage.
• Must be able to plan and work independently and take responsibility for plant projects
• Knowledge of the kinds and types of equipment installed derived through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training performed in the manufacturer’s factory and/or at the job site;
• Demonstrates skills in the use of tools, test equipment and calibration appliances;
• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics;
• Must be able to visually read and respond to computer generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and variations color;
• Hands on background in water treatment equipment maintenance as related to RO membranes maintenance / replacement, desalination, cooling water systems and water purification equipment;
• Working knowledge of Environmental Regulations as they pertain to the operations and maintenance of a water production facility
• Able to handle all work related to Mechanical engineer during his absence Language:

Language:

• English Language:
• excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Arabic is an advantage

Company Name: ENGIE Saudi Arabia

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