Steel Mechanical Technician

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The Steel Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment in the steel production facility. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of mechanical components, minimizing production downtime and optimizing equipment performance.

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on steel production machinery, including rolling mills, conveyors, furnaces, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify and resolve mechanical failures, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow maintenance schedules to prevent equipment breakdowns and improve operational efficiency.
• Inspect, service, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in steel production processes.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, PPE usage, and risk assessments.
• Quickly respond to mechanical failures to minimize production disruptions and ensure plant uptime.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to support process improvements and machine upgrades.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of spare parts to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and work orders in CMMS.
• Participate in skills enhancement programs and contribute to process improvements in the plant.

• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical components, including gears, bearings, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, risk assessments, and compliance with maintenance regulations.
• Ability to work effectively within a maintenance team and collaborate across departments.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Minimum 1 year working experience/relevant experience; GCC experience is a plus

Agility

Fire Hazard Inspections L1

Leadership

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance L1

Quality

Resilience

Safety Education Programs L1

Technical documentation L1

Worker Health and Safety L1

Diploma in Mechanical or any related field