Mechanical Test House Technician

EMSTEEL Group
Abu Dhabi
AED 60,000 - 120,000
Job description

Diploma(Mechanical), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

General Summary:

  • Perform maintenance and solve technical issues in Utility & Water Plants.
  • Identify equipment problems and apply solutions to ensure continuous utility supply.
  • Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the condition of plant equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance Planning & Execution:

  • Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for utilities & water plants.
  • Communicate with utility operations teams for smooth maintenance activities.
  • Execute daily/weekly maintenance plans to reduce downtime and optimize production.
  • Coordinate with repair shops/contractors for maintenance work and evaluate equipment performance post-maintenance.
  • Prepare spare parts list and maintain updated specifications for purchasing.
  • Maintain records and asset histories for future maintenance planning.
  • Perform maintenance tasks under supervision when needed.

Troubleshooting:

  • Use specialized skills to solve plant and equipment issues for continuous utility supply.
  • Support maintenance teams on non-routine issues.
  • Implement permanent solutions for recurring problems.
  • Report production-affecting issues to supervisors for quick resolution.
  • Suggest and implement technical improvements for utilities & water plants.
  • Modify processes or procedures to solve technical problems efficiently.

Safety, Quality & Environment:

  • Follow all company safety, quality, health, and environmental policies.
  • Review and improve safety standards in Utility & Water plants when necessary.
  • Participate in safety training and report health/safety issues.
  • Follow permit-to-work procedures and ensure area clearance before maintenance.

Leadership:

  • Lead maintenance tasks with a team when required.
  • Assist in sourcing spare parts from different suppliers to reduce inventory and costs.
  • Act as task force leader during maintenance or shutdown periods.

Organization Development:

  • Attend work regularly and report to supervisors.
  • Communicate with team members for interplant activities and maintenance tasks.
  • Follow supervisor instructions for additional tasks.
  • Follow company safety and health policies.
  • Execute standard maintenance procedures while meeting quality and legal requirements.

Additional Duties:

  • Prepare Bill of Materials for new equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Basic technical skills related to rotary equipment (steel, fertilizer, petrochemical plants).
  • Basic computer skills and SAP knowledge.
  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot plant issues.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:

  • Diploma or Degree in Engineering.

Preferred Training:

  • Basic knowledge of bearings and rotary equipment spare parts.

Experience:

  • 4+ years in maintenance of rotary equipment in steel, fertilizer, or petrochemical plants.
  • Experience in preventive/corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fabrication, and welding.
  • Basic English language proficiency.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • On-time completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Compliance with department safety targets.
  • Reduction in repetitive maintenance breakdowns.
  • Commitment to Health & Safety.
  • Focus on Results & Quality.
  • Effective Communication and Teamwork.
  • Technical problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions:

  • Low exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, heat, and other hazards.

Additional Key Responsibilities (Testing & Reporting):

Product Testing:

  • Perform and record tests on production samples to meet specifications.
  • Ensure products are safe and meet performance standards.
  • Supervise technicians and chemists involved in testing.
  • Ensure compliance with Emirates Steel Nuclear QS Program, ASME codes, and customer requirements.

Reporting Abnormalities:

  • Report surface issues, yield, and tensile values to mill and QC for corrective action.
  • Conduct failure analyses to prevent future issues.
  • Ensure testing procedures follow required standards.
  • Prepare and issue reports.

Data Management:

  • Store mechanical test results in SAP for test certificate printing.

System Compliance:

  • Follow Quality Systems (IMS, ISO 17025) and company testing procedures.

Non-Routine Testing:

  • Perform non-routine tests for QC and mill decisions on held bundles.

Sample Preservation:

  • Keep defective samples for inspection by the department manager.

Equipment Maintenance:

  • Perform routine maintenance on testing and measuring equipment.
  • Report issues, breakdowns, and required spares to supervisors.

Safety & Environment:

  • Follow company safety, health, and environmental protocols to avoid injuries or equipment damage.

Skills Required:

  • Measurement and testing skills.
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025 standards.
  • Ability to interpret test results and write reports.
  • SAP knowledge and basic computer skills.
  • Strong observation and detection skills.

Employment Type:

  • Full Time

Company Industry:

  • Metals
  • Steel
  • Iron
  • Aluminium
  • Fabrication

Department / Functional Area:

  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

Keywords:

  • Mechanical Testing
  • Rolling Mill
  • Quality Control
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