Mechanical Technician

Acwa; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA NOMAC is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Rabigh, KSA, to perform maintenance, modification, overhauling and installation activities on mechanical machinery in line with SOPs, HSE guidelines and quality standards. You will execute daily maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and support continuous improvement within a plant environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience and a technical certificate or diploma in mechanical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a technical certificate or diploma in mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles and practices is required.
• Awareness of HSE and quality standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily mechanical maintenance and routine preventive maintenance per ACWA NOMAC procedures.
• Monitor machine condition and report non-conformances to the Mechanical Engineer/Supervisor.
• Respond to mechanical failures and execute corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose faults using tools, replace worn parts, and perform routine repairs.
• Read technical manuals and understand drawings to support maintenance tasks.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by checking stock levels of spare parts.
• Update the maintenance logbook with work performed and equipment conditions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Plant equipment

Maintenance principles

HSE & quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

Technical certificate / Associate’s Diploma in Mechanical maintenance

Job description

Job Purpose

To carry out maintenance, modification, overhauling and installation activities on the mechanical machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures, HSE guidelines and quality standards to attain effective functionality and reliability.

Position Title: Mechanical Technician

Job Location: Rabigh, KSA

Project: Rabigh Power Company

Job Purpose

To carry out maintenance, modification, overhauling and installation activities on the mechanical machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures, HSE guidelines and quality standards to attain effective functionality and reliability.

Key Accountabilities

Mechanical Maintenance

• Carry out required daily mechanical maintenance work and routine preventative mechanical maintenance work according to set schedules and ACWA NOMAC procedures to facilitate continuous operations.
• Monitor the physical condition of all machines in assigned plant and report non-conformances to Mechanical Engineer / Supervisor to facilitate effective maintenance of all ACWA NOMAC facilities as per set Quality/ HSE standards.
• Respond to mechanical failures and implement corrective actions in adherence with procedures and guidelines to reduce downtime and maximize functionality of equipment.
• Trouble shoot using necessary tools and spare parts which include diagnosis, repairing and checking equipment for corrosion, cracks, leaks, failures and perform necessary routine repairs to facilitate uninterrupted operations and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose causes of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment such as defective parts replacement, adjustment, alignment, oiling, greasing and boiling and take corrective measures in collaboration with Mechanical Engineer / Supervisor.
• Read and understand technical manuals, mechanical diagrams and machinery drawings and apply the knowledge to carry out maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, to prepare for the mechanical maintenance to machinery in the assigned area.

Inventory

• Check the necessary stock levels of spare parts to support effective inventory control.

Documentation

• Update the maintenance logbook and record details of work carried out including defaults, problems, various findings and conditions of all machines to ensure timely availability of information and organized referencing

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute in the identification and implementation of change initiatives, programmes and projects in line with the organization’s standards

Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures

• Adhere to all relevant organizational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment

• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.

Related Assignments

Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried out.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• A technical certificate / Associate’s Diploma in Mechanical maintenance.

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance as a technician in installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and installations in a plant environment.

Skills

• Practical Knowledge of relevant plant equipment
• Practical knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles including but not limited to identification, classification, disposal of waste and emission monitoring
• Awareness of HSE & quality standards
• Teamwork and effective collaboration skills