Mechanical Technician | KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign

Acwa China; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Operations in Saudi Arabia is seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians for upcoming opportunities across power generation and water desalination plants. The role covers preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure safe operations, reliability, and compliant maintenance execution.

You will work on pumps, compressors, valves, piping, RO desalination equipment, and CCGT machinery, performing inspections, alignment, lubrication, and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or diploma in mechanical maintenance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance on mechanical equipment in power generation and water desalination plants.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair pumps, compressors, valves, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
• Maintain RO desalination equipment and CCGT machinery, including pumps, energy recovery devices, turbine auxiliaries, and cooling-water systems.
• Conduct mechanical inspections: alignment, lubrication, bearings, seals, vibration, and condition checks.
• Support planned outages, equipment overhauls, and troubleshooting under supervision of Mechanical Supervisor or Engineer.
• Interpret drawings and P&IDs; use mechanical tools and measuring instruments; maintain maintenance records.
• Coordinate equipment isolation, LOTO, and permit-to-work requirements before maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, safe work procedures, PPE, and housekeeping.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pumps & compressors

P&IDs reading

Lubrication

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical Certificate/Associate's Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

Job description

Mechanical Technician

KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026

Location: Saudi Arabia

Function: Maintenance – CCGT Power Generation / RO Desalination

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians for upcoming opportunities across power generation and water desalination plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure safe plant operations, equipment reliability, and effective maintenance execution in accordance with approved procedures and HSE standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance on mechanical equipment in power generation and water desalination plants.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair pumps, compressors, valves, piping systems, and other static and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Maintain RO desalination mechanical equipment, including high-pressure pumps, energy recovery devices, and membrane-system auxiliaries, or CCGT equipment, including turbine auxiliaries, cooling-water systems, and HRSG mechanical equipment.
• Conduct mechanical inspections, including alignment, lubrication, bearings, seals, vibration, and equipment condition checks.
• Support planned maintenance outages, equipment overhauls, and mechanical troubleshooting activities under the supervision of the Mechanical Supervisor or Engineer.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs, use mechanical tools and measuring instruments, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Coordinate equipment isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work requirements before maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and workplace housekeeping practices.

Job Specifications

Minimum Education

• Technical Certificate or Associate's Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 3–5 years of experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment within a plant environment.
• Experience in RO desalination or CCGT power plants is preferred.

Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of industrial equipment.
• Experience maintaining pumps, compressors, valves, piping systems, and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&IDs and use mechanical tools and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of equipment alignment, lubrication, bearings, seals, and basic condition monitoring.
• Understanding of equipment isolation, lockout/tagout, permit-to-work procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Good problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills.

Work Conditions

• Plant-based position in Saudi Arabia.
• Availability to support planned outages, maintenance activities, and emergency repairs as required.

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