Senior Mechanical Technician

Trillium Flow Technologies™; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Technician to optimize mechanical products and machinery. Responsibilities include guiding a team, performing diagnostic tests, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical engineering and a degree in mechanical technology. This role offers an opportunity to lead projects and ensure high operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Proficiency in mechanical design.
• Willingness to perform maintenance outside of business hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and guide them throughout projects.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Monitor availability of parts and replenish supplies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering designs

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology

Job description

Business Need / Purpose of Role

As a Lead technician you need to optimize the performance of mechanical products, machinery, and equipment. They assist mechanical engineers to design mechanical products, analyze performance results, and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery.

Objectives & Measurement

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

• Lead group of people and guide them throughout the projects.
• Ability to read and understand the technical drawings.
• Following the reported maintenance to meet the client’s requirements.
• Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
• Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing overhauling repairs.
• Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service records.
• Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies.
• Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
• Training co‑workers on the safe and efficient use of mechanical machinery and equipment.
• Maintaining a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations.
• Participation in all of the mechanical activities such as installation, loading, unloading, assembly and disassembly, etc.
• Perform any other workshop activities as per direct manager instruction.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Proficiency in mechanical design.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Willingness to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours.
• Always following the safety procedures.

Education and / or Experience

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering technology (MIT), or similar.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a mechanical technician in a related industry.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.