Mechanical Technician – Dry Process Sand Plant

About the role

The Mechanical Technician will be based at a dry process sand plant in Liwa, Abu Dhabi, and is responsible for preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment. The role ensures high equipment availability, operational efficiency and strict compliance with HSE standards in an oilfield service environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance and repair of crushers, vibrating screens, feeders, belt conveyors, rotary dryers, silos and material handling systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, replace bearings, gearboxes, belts, couplings, shafts and seals, and carry out alignment, tensioning and lubrication tasks.
• Ensure equipment reliability by following preventive maintenance schedules, monitoring performance and supporting root‑cause analysis.
• Assist with plant start‑up, shutdown and commissioning, and coordinate with operators to maintain continuous production.
• Comply with UAE HSE regulations, including PTW, LOTO and confined‑space procedures, and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, daily reports, checklists and spare‑parts requisitions.

Required profile

• Diploma or ITI/Technical certification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in dry sand processing plants, aggregate/quarry operations or industrial/oilfield service environments.
• Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, material handling equipment, crushers, vibrating screens and dryers.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals, and hands‑on experience with mechanical tools.
• Team‑oriented with good communication skills and high commitment to safety.

Required skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Vibrating screens
• Mechanical tools
• Dryers
• Conveyor systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Crushers
• Troubleshooting
• Material Handling Equipment