Technician - Mechanical Maint

Perform maintenance repairs and services on mechanical machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operation and reduce production down time for both simple and combined cycle Power Generation blocks and Balance of Plant.

• Repairs and maintains efficiently a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems in power plant.
• Attends preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance repairs, with minimum direction and supervision (including on‑call duties as required), and restores the mechanical systems as quickly as possible.
• Assists Technician Engineers or attends independently at jobs allocated, understanding relevant methods and procedures, including associated risks and selecting the required tools and equipment to complete the work safely and effectively.
• Carries out maintenance works in adherence with EHS standards and plant operating requirements to minimise workplace accidents and inquiries.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and suggests and implements proper resolutions to avoid reoccurrence of similar problems.
• Directs contract workforce to carry out maintenance repairs and services in line with the agreed plans.
• Manages significant exposure to physical and sensory conditions inherent in the work environment such as high‑pressure steam, high voltage, arc flash, high magnetic fields, high noise levels, fumes, heat, humidity, dust, height, splash of chemicals, acid, mineral oil and liquids, ensuring risk avoidance.
• Accepts direction from the supervisor verbally or in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Craft/Trade certificate or equivalent qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• Diploma holder: 5 years’ experience in a similar position (in a thermal power plant).
• Craft/Trade certificate holder: 8 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience on GE Frame 9E/9FA gas turbines, steam turbines, waste‑heat boilers, thermal desalination and other BOP equipment overhauls.

Skills:

• Familiar with all mechanical maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of PCs; computer literacy is essential.
• Conversant in gas turbine, steam turbine, waste‑heat boiler, compressor, pump, cooling tower and reverse osmosis plant operations.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English to a good standard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and assertiveness.
• Teamwork (including shift work) is essential.
• Self‑motivation and dedication.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.