Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the position involves providing hands-on support to the Basrah Desalination Plant maintenance team in the upkeep of mechanical equipment, working under the direct supervision of senior engineers to build the competencies required for a full Mechanical Engineer role, in accordance with the Integrated Management System, O&M manuals and terms of the O&M contract.
Key responsibilities
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Assisting in the maintenance, monitoring and upgrade of mechanical equipment and installations
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Supporting the coordination of annual, monthly, weekly and daily preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Engineer
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Assisting in diagnosing malfunctioning equipment and components using test equipment and hand tools, under the guidance of senior engineers
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Testing, dismantling and assisting in the repair of pumps, valves and other mechanical equipment under supervision
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Assisting in motor and pump alignment tasks
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Recording observations and raising suggestions to senior engineers on opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce failures
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Maintaining relevant records, files and technical documentation up to date
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Assisting in the preparation of maintenance and other reports as requested
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Assisting with spare parts monitoring and completing issuance documents from the store
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Supporting coordination with subcontractors on specific work as directed by senior engineers
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Assisting with the use and upkeep of tools required to carry out maintenance activities
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Assisting the Mechanical Team and senior technicians in the field when required
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Participating in the Permit to Work System as Holder
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Ensuring adherence to Company policies and procedures at all times
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Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards at all times, in line with best practice principles
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Performing any reasonable duty/instruction from Management
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Participating in compulsory standby duty and working overtime when required
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Actively pursuing on-the-job training and development toward full Mechanical Engineer competency
Qualifications
• As a minimum, a recognized Bachelor Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance; fresh graduates with strong academic performance and relevant internship/training exposure are encouraged to apply
• Exposure to the desalination field is a plus
• Any internship, training placement, or academic project involving RO plants and membrane works is a plus
Skills
The candidate must be capable of, or actively developing:
• Assisting with testing, dismantling and repairing pumps, valves and other mechanical equipment
• Assisting with motor and pump alignments under supervision
• Learning to understand and determine causes of malfunctions under senior guidance
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions accurately
• Reading and beginning to interpret P&IDs and technical diagrams
• Working in a team environment, curious and eager to take on new challenges
• Assisting with writing procedures, tasks and reports
• Showing initiative and a willingness to progressively work with greater autonomy
• Working under pressure
• Supporting problem-solving efforts as part of a team
• Communicating effectively within a team
• Managing time and workload effectively
The candidate should have working knowledge of:
• Spoken and written English
• Basic methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the mechanical environment
• Fundamentals of pump, motor and valve operation
• Familiarity with vibration and temperature testing is a plus
• Exposure to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus
• Basic understanding of material corrosion and fatigue
• Exposure to RO plants and membrane works (installation, replacement, modification, etc.) is a plus
• Exposure to high-pressure operational environments is a plus
