Mechanical Technician

* Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical equipment.* Conduct routine inspections to identify equipment deterioration, wear, corrosion, and potential failures. * Execute maintenance schedules in accordance with maintenance management systems and manufacturer recommendations.* Carry out breakdown maintenance and emergency repairs to restore equipment availability. * Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history documentation.* Assist in the installation, alignment, testing, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment. * Verify proper assembly and functionality of mechanical systems before startup.* Conduct equipment checks and performance testing during commissioning activities. * Ensure installations comply with engineering specifications, drawings, and safety standards.* Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment malfunctions. * Dismantle, repair, replace, and reassemble defective parts and components.* Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures. * Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and maintainability.* Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues. * Maintain and overhaul pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, fans, mixers, and gearboxes.* Perform shaft alignment using conventional and laser alignment techniques. * Carry out bearing inspections, replacements, and lubrication activities.* Monitor equipment vibration, temperature, and operating conditions. * Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.* Inspect and maintain valves, pipelines, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, and mechanical structures. * Perform gasket replacement, flange management, bolt tensioning, and leak repairs.* Assist in turnaround and shutdown maintenance activities. * Conduct pressure testing and equipment integrity inspections.* Adhere to company HSE policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems. * Ensure the safe use of tools, lifting equipment, and maintenance machinery.* Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSA), risk assessments, and toolbox talks. * Report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.* Maintain housekeeping standards in mechanical workshops and work areas. Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or a related discipline. Vocational or trade certification in mechanical maintenance is preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, power generation, manufacturing, desalination, or industrial facilities. Hands-on experience with rotating and static equipment maintenance. Experience in shutdown, turnaround, and commissioning activities is advantageous. Familiarity with maintenance management systems and preventive maintenance programs. Technical Trade Certification in Mechanical Maintenance. Rigging and Lifting Certification. Confined Space Entry Training. Working at Height Certification. H2S Safety Training. Permit-to-Work System Certification. First Aid and Emergency Response Training.