Mechanical Technician - UAE

The primary responsibility of the Mechanic – Steam and Gas - is to safely accomplish the installation, maintenance and repair of the heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications.  Turbine Mechanics work closely with Supervisors, EHS personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Function

• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
• Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings in industrial establishments.
• Dismantle and assemble machinery and equipment using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on power tools, hand tools and training equipment.
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, cranes, chain falls and trucks.
• Align machinery and equipment using hoists, squares, rules, micrometers, plumb bobs, dial indicators and/or laser alignment equipment.
• Perform machining and welding operations for making various parts for lab and shop training equipment
• Perform material and machine inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules, calipers, protractors, and torque wrenches.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving all major pieces for T&DC, plus all shipping, receiving, inventory, and control of tools, equipment and supplies
• Determine equipment specifications and prepare parts lists for purchasing, consisting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic devices as needed to complete assigned projects.
• Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or associate degree in Technical Field, Gas Turbine Systems Technician preferred
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial service equipment including various pumps, motors, fans, generators, and turbines.
• Must have experience performing equipment alignments using either laser or traditional methods.
• Must have Driver’s License
• Must possess minimum required hand tools.
• Thorough understanding of latest technology and innovation
• Understanding of the business value chain and operations
• Knowledge of applicable legal / quality / HSSE requirements
• Thorough knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance, its equipment’s, practices, procedures
• Willing to travel
• Willing to work on international sites, in hardship locations and shift work
• Experiences on Steam and Gas Turbines.
• Currently living in UAE or GCC.

• Achievement Oriented
• Team player
• Able to work with several cultures at the same time
• Punctual, follow the team shift timings and lead by example.
• Must follow the works at site daily, from a leadership level