About the Role
The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for carrying out daily mechanical rotating and static maintenance activities, including corrective, overhaul, and breakdown maintenance for all mechanical equipment in the assigned area. The role requires effective execution of maintenance tasks in alignment with safety standards and operational objectives.
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Key Accountabilities
- Receive work orders from the Mechanical Engineer, review equipment maintenance history, and arrange necessary consumables, spares, and tools.
- Obtain necessary work permits and certificates as per maintenance procedures and company HSE regulations.
- Execute all assigned maintenance activities (Preventive, Corrective, Breakdown, and Predictive) following work orders and standard maintenance procedures efficiently and safely.
- Conduct inspections to determine the extent of repairs required and prepare inspection, failure, and overhaul reports.
- Monitor the condition of all rotating equipment visually or using relevant devices/systems within the area of responsibility.
- Investigate and troubleshoot equipment issues, implementing fault-finding routines and procedures in consultation with Mechanical Engineers and other disciplines when necessary.
- Undertake new installations, modifications, and testing of mechanical equipment according to plans and Engineer instructions.
- Participate in major overhaul and shutdown maintenance activities as assigned and identify spare parts, special tools, and tackle requirements.
- Update maintenance records for all mechanical equipment as per MAXIMO relevant records and maintain variety of records related to maintenance activities.
Generic Accountabilities
- Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to accomplish operational objectives.
- Training: Provide on-the-job training to meet competency-based training programs for UAE Nationalization.
- Tool Box: Maintain all tools, safety gear, and equipment provided by the company in a safe and working condition; arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.
- Time: Execute all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards and inform the Maintenance Supervisor if additional resources are needed to complete jobs within the assigned time frame.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to identifying areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in operational procedures and modifications of functional processes, machinery, or equipment.
- Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability: Comply with all relevant HSE policies, procedures, and controls, and participate in emergency response duties as a team member.
- Reports: Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare section progress reports for company management. Provide input for the preparation of method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.
Communications & Working Relationships
- Maintain regular contact with Mechanical Engineers, Electrical, Instrument & Control teams, and Operations teams.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
- Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills: 5 years of experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
