Senior Mechanical Technician

About the role

Oryx GTL is looking for a Senior Mechanical Technician to carry out mechanical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the mechanical equipment installed in its plant facilities. The role covers routine maintenance, fault finding, repairs and replacements, and supports shutdowns and turnarounds.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine preventive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and replacement of mechanical equipment according to schedules, defect reports and checklists.
• Assist in planning annual shutdowns and major equipment turnarounds, and carry out complete overhauls, reassembly and testing of equipment.
• Maintain and update job completion records and equipment history cards.
• Monitor the health of mechanical equipment and contribute to continuous improvement through suggestions that improve reliability, safety, maintainability and reduce cost.
• Work closely with the Shutdown Planning Team and support the Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures.
• Follow plant safety protocols, housekeeping standards and the work management process of GTL procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience maintaining equipment such as reactors, reformers, head exchangers, columns and piping components.

Required skills

• PTW and HSE standards in oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
• Welding and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9000, ISO 14000).
• Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM).
• Time management, communication, planning and organising skills.