Lead Mechanical Technician - Water Desalination SAWACO Water Desalination

Job Description Summary

The Lead Mechanical Technician is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, installation and troubleshooting of various kinds of pump systems and equipment in SAWACO’s water desalination plants. This role ensures the reliability and efficiency of mechanical systems, supports operational continuity, and complies with safety and regulatory standards. The Lead Mechanical Technician also provides technical guidance and leadership to the mechanical maintenance team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead the mechanical team in performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all mechanical equipment in the RO plant.
• Ensure that all mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, valves, compressors, and filters, are operating efficiently and reliably.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on the plant's mechanical systems to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Allocate tasks and set priorities for the mechanical team, ensuring that daily maintenance activities and emergency repairs are completed promptly.
• Ensure that the mechanical team adheres to safety protocols and operational procedures during maintenance activities.
• System Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Lead the troubleshooting of mechanical issues within the plant and provide solutions to minimize system downtime.
• Use specified tools and techniques to detect faults in mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ensure root cause analysis is carried out for recurring issues, with actions taken to prevent further occurrences.
• Project Coordination & Implementation: Assist in the installation, commissioning, and setup of new mechanical equipment or modifications to existing systems.
• Ensure proper project execution, coordinating with other departments to ensure that mechanical work is completed on time and meets quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.
• Prepare reports for management on the status of mechanical equipment, ongoing issues, and planned maintenance schedules.
• Spare Parts: Monitor the availability of critical mechanical spare parts and ensure timely procurement to avoid equipment downtime.
• Maintain an inventory of mechanical tools and equipment, ensuring that they are in good working condition.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and analyze the performance of mechanical systems, suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Conduct alignment for various kinds of pumps.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical turbo chargers.
• Work on optimizing mechanical processes and identifying opportunities for reducing energy consumption and improving system reliability.
• Emergency Response: Lead the mechanical team during emergency breakdowns, ensuring quick and effective resolution of issues to minimize downtime.
• Be on-call for emergency situations requiring immediate mechanical intervention.
• Training & Development: Provide continuous on-the-job training and mentorship to junior mechanical technicians to enhance their knowledge and skills.
• Ensure that the team is updated on the latest mechanical technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and safety.