Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Desalination

Summary: We are hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Desalination for infrastructure and water sector. The role will support the safe and reliable operation of a large-scale water treatment/desalination facility, with a particular focus on mechanical maintenance of RO systems, pumps, valves, rotating equipment, and associated plant machinery.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in desalination, water treatment, power generation, oil & gas, or other industrial environments, with experience troubleshooting and overhauling mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, compressors, and piping systems.
• Maintain RO plant equipment including: High-pressure pumps
• Booster pumps
• Pressure vessels
• RO skids and membranes
• Filters and strainers
• Chemical dosing systems
• Valves and actuators
• Heat exchangers
• Cranes and lifting equipment
• Perform equipment alignment, lubrication, and condition monitoring.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Assist in root-cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Complete maintenance reports and update CMMS/work orders.
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Follow permit-to-work procedures and HSE requirements.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and plant call-outs when required.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance.
• 3–5 years (or more) experience in desalination, water treatment, power plants, oil & gas, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with RO desalination systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of rotating and static equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Mechanical Technician's Key skills:

• Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance activities, including equipment overhauling, bearing and mechanical seal replacement.
• Experience working with centrifugal, vertical, submersible, and dosing pumps.
• Hands-on experience in the assembly and disassembly of plug valves, butterfly valves, and check valves.
• Knowledge of laser alignment, dial gauge measurements, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
• Knowledge of pump vibration analysis and predictive maintenance techniques, with hands-on experience in the assembly and disassembly of compressors and motors.
• Working experience with PVDF and CPVC materials.
• Experience in RO (Reverse Osmosis) systems is optional but will be considered an added advantage.