Senior Mechanical Technician (KSA/Bahrain experience)

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform maintenance repairs and services on mechanical machinery, and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time for both simple and combined cycle Power Generation blocks and Balance of Plant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems in power plant.
• Attends preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision, (including on call duties, as and when required), restores the mechanical systems, as quickly as possible.
• Assists Technician Engineers or attends independently the jobs allocated with clear understanding of relevant methods and procedures including associated risks and selects the required tools and equipment to complete such works in a safe and effective manner.
• Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements, to minimise workplace accidents / inquiries.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid reoccurrence of similar problems.
• Directs contract workforce to carry out maintenance repairs and services, in line with the agreed plans.
• Probability of significant exposure in various degrees to physical & sensory conditions inherent in the work environment, high pressure steam, high voltage, Arc Flash, high magnetic fields, high noise levels, Fumes, Hot, Humid, Dust, Height, splash of chemicals, Acid, Mineral oil and liquids is significant and avoiding risk of danger, accident or health issues becomes major challenges.
• Accepts direction from his supervisor verbally or in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Craft /Trade certificate or equivalent qualification

Minimum Experience:

• GCC experience required, specifically including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain market exposure.
• Diploma Holder: 5 years experience in a similar position (in a thermal Power plant)
• Craft /Trade certificate holders: 8 years experience in mechanical maintenance
• Hands-on experience on GE Frame 9E/9FA Gas Turbines, steam Turbines, Waste heat boilers, thermal desalination and other BOP equipment overhauls

Skills:

• Familiar with all mechanical maintenance tools
• Knowledge of PCs, Computer literacy is essential
• Conversant in Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Waste heat Boilers, Compressors, Pumps, Cooling Towers and Reverse Osmosis PlantSpeak, read and write English to a good standard
• Excellent interpersonal skills and assertiveness
• Team work (including shift work is also essential)
• Self-motivation & dedication
• Work in a Multi-Cultural environment