About the Role
The role holder is responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, including steam turbines, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, and pumps, along with their auxiliaries. The individual must be thoroughly familiar with the allocated work area, the equipment and machinery, as well as the general processes related to maintenance activities.
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Responsibilities include conducting routine and non-routine maintenance independently, ensuring all activities comply with the company's occupational health, quality, safety, energy, and environment procedures while maintaining a clean working environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Carry out assigned day-to-day routine and non-routine maintenance activities independently under normal supervision to ensure timely and quality-compliant work completion.
- Provide updates verbally or through work sheets to allow supervisors to monitor overall work progress against plans.
- Obtain approval for cold work permits to facilitate the safe execution of tasks.
- Conduct toolbox meetings to review scheduled work activities and confirm availability of necessary tools and safety equipment.
- Identify and report any potential problems or findings to the immediate superior to prevent equipment malfunctions.
- Adhere strictly to safety procedures, including lock out/tag out (LOTO), isolation standards, and hazardous area requirements during maintenance of rotating equipment.
- Ensure all safety procedures and permit to work requirements, including LOTO, confined space guidelines, handling of hazardous materials, and safe use of lifting equipment are observed to maintain a safe working environment.
- Use precision measuring tools accurately (e.g., micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, feeler gauges, bore gauges) to verify tolerances and ensure equipment assembly is executed according to required specifications.
- Perform basic rigging and lifting activities in compliance with approved lifting plans and safety procedures.
- Supervise contracted manpower for specific tasks during shutdowns.
- Carry out routine condition monitoring checks on rotating equipment, such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors, including vibration, temperature, and lubrication inspections.
- Conduct alignment tasks using appropriate tools for soft foot correction, preliminary checks, and final alignment activities.
- Assist in the dismantling and assembly of rotating equipment while ensuring proper handling of bearings, seals, and other components according to standard procedures.
- Perform cleaning, inspection, and minor refurbishment of equipment parts to maintain reliability.
- Support lubrication activities, including oil changes and grease application, ensuring correct grades and quantities.
- Diagnose equipment abnormalities and report findings to the supervisor.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of spare parts, particularly precision components.
- Maintain tools and workshop equipment in good condition and adhere to calibration schedules.
- Follow specific maintenance procedures and OEM instructions during tasks.
- Assist engineers and senior technicians during major overhauls, turnarounds, and shutdowns.
- Complete work notifications and feedback in SAP, accurately reporting tasks, materials used, and equipment condition.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Minimum of a High School diploma plus a 2-year diploma in a relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in the Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Chemical, or Oil & Gas industries.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams, possessing strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient knowledge of the maintenance of rotating equipment, including steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, couplings, various bearing types, mechanical seals, and dry gas seals.
- Familiarity with valves, exchangers, pressure-relieving devices, and lubricants, including their functions and selection criteria.
- Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience using different types of precision measuring tools accurately.
