Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Power Plant

About the role

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment in Emirates Global Aluminium’s power generation blocks and balance‑of‑plant assets. The role ensures reliable operation, minimizes downtime, and supports safe plant performance.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems in the power plant.
• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision, including on‑call duties.
• Assist senior technicians or work independently on assigned jobs, following safe procedures and selecting appropriate tools.
• Execute maintenance work in line with EHS standards and plant operating requirements.
• Monitor recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions to prevent re‑occurrence.
• Direct contract workforce to carry out planned maintenance tasks.
• Accept verbal or written direction from the supervisor.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a Craft/Trade certificate (or equivalent).
• 5 years (diploma) or 8 years (trade) of mechanical maintenance experience in a thermal power plant.
• Hands‑on experience with GE Frame 9E/9FA gas turbines, steam turbines, waste‑heat boilers, thermal desalination and other BOP equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical maintenance tools and computer literacy.
• Good command of English (reading and writing).

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance tools
• PC/computer literacy
• Gas turbine operation and maintenance
• Steam turbine operation and maintenance
• Waste‑heat boiler maintenance
• Compressors, pumps, cooling towers
• Reverse osmosis plant knowledge