Mechanical Technician | Thermal Power Plant | Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians with hands-on experience in Thermal Power Plants for a long-term assignment in Saudi Arabia. The candidate will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of mechanical equipment to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on thermal power plant equipment.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and stationary equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, valves, gearboxes, and conveyors.

• Carry out equipment alignment, bearing replacement, vibration checks, and mechanical overhauls.

• Execute maintenance activities during plant shutdowns and turnaround projects.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues to minimize downtime.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance manuals, and technical specifications.

• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and HSE regulations.

• Maintain maintenance records and prepare reports on completed work.

• Coordinate with supervisors and operations teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

• Assist in commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems when required.

Requirements

Education

• ITI in Mechanical Trade or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 3–8 years of experience in Thermal Power Plants.

• Experience in maintenance of boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, fans, conveyors, and auxiliary systems.

• Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance practices.

• Experience in shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities is preferred.