Mechanical Technician

Main Function
The mechanical technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment and machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, interpreting technical drawings and specifications, diagnosing mechanical faults, replacing defective components, supporting equipment installation and commissioning, and ensuring all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards while maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Job Description 

• Ability to read drawings and instructions, to install/remove, overhaul rotating equipment or parts.
• Ability to set, align and install/remove rotating equipment or parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze equipment problems, and to request required spare parts.
• Ability to overhaul and repair rotating equipment i.e. compressors, blowers, pumps and fans, mixers, mechanical seals etc.
• Carryout day to day plant maintenance work independently.
• Implement mechanical preventive maintenance, follow established procedures and record all results.
• Carry out maintenance jobs on static equipment, valves, pipelines, exchangers, vessels, columns etc.
• Ability to drive forklifts as per Q-Chem regulations is preferred.
• In addition to his normal jobs, he should assist and participate in other maintenance activities.
• Will be subject to in-house training on safety, quality improvement to participate in Q-Chem continuous improvement.
• Understands and apply plant safety standards and maintenance procedures while performing work.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in chemical service:
  - Pipes : Size, schedule and metallurgy
  - Valves : Size, type, trim and metallurgy
  - Gaskets : Size, type, and installation
  - Fittings : Sizes, rating and type
• Reading of drawings and instructions and layout/installation of piping.
• Operate workshop mechanical equip i.e. grinding machine, power saw, etc.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma /HND/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or any related field.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Maintenance.
• Fluent knowledge of English language (Speak, Read and write).
• Capable of working with minimum supervision and good analytical skills.

Additional Information

• Work Location: Qatar
• Valid international passport is required.
• Sponsored relocation to Qatar.