Mechanical Technician - Sohar, Oman

ACWA Power; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power company in Jeddah is seeking a Mechanical Technician to perform maintenance, modification, and installation activities on mechanical machinery. Candidates should hold a technical certificate and have 3-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting, routine repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily mechanical maintenance work and routine preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Monitor the physical condition of all machines and report non-conformances.
• Respond to mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot using necessary tools and spare parts.
• Diagnose causes of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment.
• Read and understand technical manuals and machinery drawings.

Skills

Practical Knowledge of relevant plant equipment

Practical knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles

Awareness of HSE & quality standards

Teamwork and effective collaboration skills

Education

Technical certificate / Associate’s Diploma in Mechanical maintenance

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Technician will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Who will fit?

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


• 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