Mechanical Technician

Job description

Performs planned preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on assigned mechanical equipment. Carries out daily inspections, running checks and maintenance checklists according to approved schedules and reports any abnormalities. Troubleshoots failures using approved tools, drawings and manuals, and conducts dismantling, inspection, cleaning, repair, replacement, reassembly, alignment and functional testing. Replaces defective parts such as bearings, seals, gaskets, O‑rings, filters and belts. Performs adjustments, alignment, lubrication, oil top‑up and changing as per procedures. Identifies and reports corrosion, cracks, leaks, overheating, vibration, abnormal noise and other defects. Ensures the work area is clean and safe after maintenance. Supports maintenance of mechanical equipment including Siemens 9000HL gas turbine auxiliaries, steam turbine auxiliaries, HRSG, pumps, compressors, fans, valves and water‑treatment systems. Conducts routine inspections using vibration meters, infrared thermometers, laser alignment tools and other diagnostic instruments. Records findings, assists in root‑cause analysis and implements corrective actions. Follows safety rules, permit‑to‑work, lockout/tagout and environmental requirements. Documents work in the CMMS, manages spare‑parts and tool availability, and coordinates with Maintenance Engineers, Operations, Electrical and I&C teams, contractors and OEMs. Participates in training junior technicians and continuous‑improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Mechanical Diploma, Mechanical Technology or equivalent discipline
• Mechanical trade certifications preferred
• Training in rigging, lifting operations, forklift operation and safety courses advantageous
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a power plant, heavy industrial facility, oil and gas plant, desalination plant or petrochemical plant
• Knowledge of mechanical systems in combined cycle power plants
• Knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG systems, pumps, valves, compressors, fans, blowers, heat exchangers, filters, strainers and piping
• Understanding of lube oil, hydraulic oil, fuel gas, fuel oil, cooling water, condensate, boiler feedwater and compressed air

Skills