Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Department: Facilities and Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Deputy Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:
The Mechanical Technician supervises and coordinates workers involved in maintaining and repairing mechanical parts of machines and equipment used in construction and maintenance activities. The role includes inspecting defective equipment, determining the extent of wear or damage, and ensuring optimal equipment performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company policies and safety regulations, ensuring compliance with QHSE standards.
• Maintain the integrity of ISO Management Documentation and standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001.
• Communicate and enforce job site expectations while reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
• Supervise mechanical maintenance crew activities, providing technical direction and guidance for troubleshooting and repair jobs.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance work to optimize equipment performance and availability.
• Coordinate with the maintenance planner to prioritize, schedule, and assign jobs, ensuring preparedness for daily tasks.
• Establish and enforce safety standards, procedure compliance, and corrective actions while promoting proper work behavior.
• Perform job site observations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Address routine supervisory issues, inform management of maintenance concerns, and organize plans and objectives.
• Support project teams by fulfilling mechanical requirements to create safe and accessible job areas.
• Lead mechanical maintenance crews during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Train and evaluate staff to ensure competency for assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution, or 7 years of relevant work experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to identify conditions requiring corrective actions and advise accordingly.
• Knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance and documentation per standards, policies, and procedures.