Assistant Technician - Water Network Pump Mechanic

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Technician - Water Network Pump Mechanic to carry out preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on various types of pumps, individually or as part of a technical team, within a designated area while ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

The role will be based at Dubai Airports.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, diagnose and perform major and minor repairs on various types of pumps, hydraulic equipment, compressors, controls, valves and related equipment.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on pumps, engines and compressors.
• Carry out installation, repair and maintenance of pipes, valves, fittings and drainage systems.
• Perform pump overhauling and repair activities.
• Inspect and maintain pressure vessels, oil interceptors and backflow preventer assemblies.
• Carry out maintenance activities on irrigation pumps and systems.
• Carry out maintenance activities on stormwater pumps and systems.
• Maintain aircraft potable water systems and associated valves.
• Maintain sewage pumps and associated pipework.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
• Safely perform electrical isolations and LOTO procedures on LV equipment and systems.
• Read, interpret and understand electrical drawings, including circuit, wiring, schematic and layout drawings.
• Correctly set up and use electrical test equipment and interpret test results.
• Apply relevant local and international electrical standards and regulations.
• Follow all general and technical safety requirements to ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Electrical Supervisor or Duty Engineer to support operational requirements.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Diploma, 3-year duration, in Mechanical Maintenance or a related discipline, or an equivalent post-high-school qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely Certificate or equivalent.
• Current valid UAE driving licence is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a pump repair or maintenance environment, or a similar large-scale facility.
• Experience in an airport or comparable operational environment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, hydraulic equipment, compressors, valves and related mechanical systems.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have practical experience in:

• Pump inspection, diagnosis, repair and overhauling.
• Preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Pumps, engines and compressors.
• Valves, pipes, fittings and drainage systems.
• Irrigation, stormwater, potable water and sewage pump systems.
• Electrical isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Using electrical test equipment and interpreting test results.

Language & Computer Skills

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to health, safety and operational procedures.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a technical team.
• Demonstrates a customer-focused approach and responds promptly to operational requirements.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Sets clear priorities and ensures assigned work is completed safely and on time.