Mechanical Technician

Role Overview

Mechanical Technician at ACWA Power. Reports administratively to the Sourcing Director within the Field Operations job family.

Role Purpose

Safely accomplish the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of heavy rotating machinery used mainly in power generation applications, including steam and gas turbines. Work closely with Supervisors, HSE personnel, and the Operations Department to achieve these goals.

Key Responsibilities

Machinery Operations & Maintenance

• Read schematic drawings and technical documentation to determine proper work procedures.
• Dismantle and assemble machinery and equipment using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Move machinery, parts and equipment using hoists, cranes, chain falls and trucks.
• Align machinery and equipment using hoists, squares, micrometers, dial indicators or based on laser alignment equipment specialist recommendations.
• Perform machine and component inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, rules and calipers.

Asset & Resource Management

• Own control of tools, equipment and supplies.

General Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Technical Field; Gas Turbine Systems Technician preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience maintaining, dismantling and installing machinery and industrial service equipment including various pumps, motors, fans, generators and turbines.
• Minimum experience for utilization of tooling.
• Good knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance, equipment, practices and procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of latest technology and innovation.
• Knowledge of applicable legal, quality and HSSE requirements.
• Achievement oriented.
• Team player.
• Able to work with several cultures at the same time.
• Punctual; follow team shift timings and lead by example.

Additional Information

• Willing to travel.
• Willing to work on international sites, in hardship locations and shift work.
• Must follow work assignments at site daily as directed by leadership.
• Work closely with Outage Managers, Field Service Engineers and Supervisors internally.
• Build rapport with plant crews and contractors externally.