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.
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 across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 18,500 AED | 29,000 AED | 40,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 38,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 19,500 QAR | 30,500 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,550 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,700 OMR | 2,650 OMR | 3,650 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,600 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,450 BHD |
How Mechanical Technician pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- KBR
- Airswift
- Acwa Operations
- Enerflex
- AJ Corporation
- AlasilaCX
Active markets
- bahrain
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance activities on rotating and static mechanical equipment, including engines, compressors, turbines, and pumps
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Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with the O&M lead, provide necessary support for scheduling and task execution as directed
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Collaborate with Operations and E&I teams to perform maintenance activities as per instructions and guidelines
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Perform troubleshooting and recommend actions to prevent equipment failures
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Handle and maintain tools and equipment used for performing maintenance activities
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Identify, report and correct any unsafe conditions to supervisors
- 07
Assist in creating work orders in SAP is required and relay the required information to planners to update in CMMS/SAP
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Participate in the development of procedures and strategies for improving maintenance programs
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