Mechanical Technician

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Inspect troubleshoot repair and overhaul pumps motors valves gearboxes compressors and piping systems.

Maintain RO plant equipment including: High-pressure pumps

1. Booster pumps

2. Pressure vessels

3. RO skids and membranes

4. Filters and strainers

5. Chemical dosing systems

6. Valves and actuators

7. Heat exchangers

8. Cranes and lifting equipment

Perform equipment alignment lubrication and condition monitoring.

Participate in commissioning startup and shutdown activities.

Assist in root-cause analysis of equipment failures.

Complete maintenance reports and update CMMS/work orders.

Coordinate with operations electrical and instrumentation teams.

Follow permit-to-work procedures and HSE requirements.

Respond to emergency breakdowns and plant call-outs when required.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance.

35 years (or more) experience in desalination water treatment power plants oil & gas or industrial facilities.

Experience with RO desalination systems is preferred.

Knowledge of rotating and static equipment maintenance.

Ability to read mechanical drawings P&IDs and technical manuals.

Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Mechanical Technicians Key skills:

1. Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance activities including equipment overhauling bearing and mechanical seal replacement.

2. Experience working with centrifugal vertical submersible and dosing pumps.

3. Hands-on experience in the assembly and disassembly of plug valves butterfly valves and check valves.

4. Knowledge of laser alignment dial gauge measurements and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.

5. Knowledge of pump vibration analysis and predictive maintenance techniques with hands-on experience in the assembly and disassembly of compressors and motors.

6. Working experience with PVDF and CPVC materials.

7. Experience in RO (Reverse Osmosis) systems is optional but will be considered an added advantage.