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Mechanical Technician

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across bahrain, qatar, saudi with 8 recent postings.

GCC postings
8
Active markets
4
Typical experience
3+ years
In brief

A Mechanical Technician in the GCC region requires safety, hse, communication, erp, iso. Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Mechanical Technician earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Mechanical Technician. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
12,000
Median
18,500
75th percentile
27,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance activities on rotating and static mechanical equipment, including engines, compressors, turbines, and pumps
  • 02Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with the O&M lead, provide necessary support for scheduling and task execution as directed
  • 03Collaborate with Operations and E&I teams to perform maintenance activities as per instructions and guidelines
  • 04Perform troubleshooting and recommend actions to prevent equipment failures
  • 05Handle and maintain tools and equipment used for performing maintenance activities
  • 06Identify, report and correct any unsafe conditions to supervisors
  • 07Assist in creating work orders in SAP is required and relay the required information to planners to update in CMMS/SAP
  • 08Participate in the development of procedures and strategies for improving maintenance programs
  • 09Identify the required spares, tools and manage the stocks through CMMS (SAP)
  • 10Engage in periodic reviews of operational and maintenance procedures, facilitate discussions, and drive improvements
  • 11Plan and oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly checks and frontline maintenance activities, ensuring thorough execution
  • 12Participate in Root cause analysis of routine problems and failures
Required qualifications
  • — Minimum a technical degree in mechanical or equivalent
  • — Minimum 8 years of experience in Operation and Maintenance of reciprocating engines, compressors, pumps, and other mechanical equipment within Oil & Gas industry
  • — Hands on Knowledge of Caterpillar, Waukesha engines, Ariel, Superior, and Dresser Rand compressors. Familiarity with Solar Mars 100 gas turbines and centrifugal compressors is a plus
  • — Strong knowledge of troubleshooting, problem
  • — solving and information analysis interpersonal skills
  • — Capable of performing all maintenance activities up to the Top
  • — End Overhaul level, including tasks such as replacing main bearings, cylinder liners, and pistons and perform engine
  • — compressor alignment independently
Education requirements
  • — Diploma

Required skills

safetyhsecommunicationerpisocomplianceleanReading Comprehension

Preferred skills

Active ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsScienceCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisTechnology Design

Tools & technologies

erp1CadCam UnigraphicsAccelerated life testing softwareAdobe ActionScriptAdobe IllustratorANSYS simulation softwareAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitBentley MicroStationBill of materials softwareBlinkBlue Ridge Numerics CFDesignCC++Chef

Hiring companies we see

  • KBR
  • Airswift
  • Acwa Operations
  • Enerflex
  • AJ Corporation
  • AlasilaCX

Hired across

  • bahrain
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Mechanical Technician do in the GCC?

    A Mechanical Technician in the GCC performs core duties related to safety, hse, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Mechanical Technician?

    Typically a Diploma is required, with 3+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Mechanical Technician in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across bahrain, qatar, saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Mechanical Technician role?

    Key skills include safety, hse, communication, erp, iso, compliance, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Mechanical Technician in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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