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Mechanical Technician

Job Summary

You will maintain mechanical equipment and facilities in a safe environment, perform planned and unplanned maintenance, assist contractor oversight, and participate in technical and safety activities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain mechanical equipment and facilities and to aid in the manufacturing of all company products in a safe and sanitary work environment;

  • Responsible for the completion of all planned or unplanned mechanical maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of equipment (e.g. pumps, tank, piping, valves) as assigned;

  • Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors;

  • Fault-finding and repair of plant, systems and equipment;

  • Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Permit to Work preparation;

  • Interprets technical drawings and prepares reports on work done;

  • Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined;

  • Perform minor piping fabrication, modification

  • Maintain all machine shop tools and equipment such as, and not limited to, welding set, working tooling, lifting gear, as required;

  • Support equipment inspection with vendor representative on tanks, column, pipelines and centrifuge;

  • Rebuilding valves, pumps, gearboxes and drives;

  • Perform predictive maintenance activities e.g. vibration monitoring, infra-red thermography & etc;

  • Complete all required in house training in a timely manner;

  • Adhere and compliant with SHE rules;

  • Liaise with stakeholders to ensure proper implementation of the works and/or services;

  • All other duties and activities as directed by Supervisor

Preferred competencies and qualifications

  • Possess at least a NITEC in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or equivalent
  • Class 3 driving license is an advantage but not essential
  • Ability to work 44 hours per week
  • Experience in equipment maintenance within water, wastewater treatment, or chemical process industries is highly preferred
  • Entry-level candidates are welcomed to apply

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