MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Position: Mechanical Technician

Department: Maintenance / Operations

Industry: Oil, Gas & Petrochemical

Experience Required: 3+ years in oil & gas facility mechanical maintenance

Certifications Preferred: OPITO standards (e.g., Mechanical Maintenance), BOSIET/HUET (for offshore), API certifications (e.g., API 510/570/653 is a plus)

Location: [Site/Rig/Plant Based - e.g., Ras Laffan, Dukhan, Offshore Platform]

Reporting To: Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Technician with proven hands-on experience in oil & gas production, refining, or petrochemical facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of static and rotating mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You will work under strict permit-to-work systems in potentially hazardous environments, requiring the highest standards of technical competence and procedural discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) tasks on all mechanical assets according to OEM guidelines and CMMS work orders.
• Perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize downtime on critical equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, lubrication, and performance checks.

2. Equipment Specialization (Rotating & Static):

• Rotating Equipment: Maintain, align, and repair pumps (centrifugal, reciprocating, multistage), centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas and steam turbines, fans, blowers, and gearboxes.
• Static Equipment: Maintain, inspect, and repair pressure vessels, heat exchangers (shell & tube, air coolers), columns, reactors, pipelines, valves (gate, globe, check, control), and tanks.
• Packaging & Sealing: Perform mechanical seal and packing changes, gland adjustments, and lubrication management.

3. Troubleshooting & Diagnostics:

• Diagnose mechanical failures using root cause analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Utilize vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication oil analysis data to identify potential faults.
• Dismantle, inspect, measure, repair, and reassemble equipment to precise tolerances.

4. Installation & Commissioning Support:

• Support the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment.
• Perform pre-commissioning checks, hydro-testing, and function testing.

5. Safety, Compliance & Documentation:

• Strictly adhere to Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and isolation procedures.
• Follow all site-specific HSE policies, including confined space entry, working at heights, and hot work permits.
• Ensure all work complies with international standards (API, ASME, ANSI) and company specifications.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history reports in the CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Update mechanical drawings and technical documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Mandatory:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds).
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience as a Mechanical Technician in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or refining industry (onshore/offshore).
• Proven hands-on experience with the maintenance of:
• Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines).
• Valves and actuators.
• Heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
• Proficiency in precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial gauges, laser alignment tools).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and mechanical schematics.
• Physically fit for demanding environments (able to lift heavy components, work in confined spaces, and at heights).

Preferred:

• OPITO-certified mechanical competencies or equivalent.
• BOSIET/HUET/FOET certification for offshore positions.
• API certifications (e.g., API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 570 Piping Inspector) are a significant advantage.
• Experience with:
• Gas Turbine maintenance (Solar, GE, Siemens).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent