Electromechanical Technician (Wastewater Treatment) - KSA📣 Job Ad

About the Role

MENA-Water is seeking a skilled Electromechanical Technician to join its wastewater treatment team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is essential for the efficient operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves hands-on work and a strong understanding of industrial plant operations, focusing on the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of both mechanical and electrical equipment critical to wastewater treatment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all wastewater treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Conduct prompt and effective corrective maintenance to address equipment malfunctions and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electromechanical components including pumps, blowers, motors, gearboxes, valves, and dosing systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults within electrical systems and control systems.
• Install, test, and commission new electromechanical equipment, ensuring it meets operational specifications.
• Read and interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and proactively report any operational issues or deviations.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety procedures and company standards during all maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records and prepare detailed service reports.
• Provide essential support to plant operation teams during scheduled shutdowns and critical emergency maintenance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or ITI certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, specifically within wastewater treatment, water treatment, or general industrial plant environments.
• Solid understanding of pumps, motors, MCC panels, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, and various instrumentation.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as and when required.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance procedures.
• Expertise in fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication abilities.
• High level of safety awareness in an industrial setting.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, MCC panels, VFDs, PLC systems, and instrumentation.
• Competency in reading and understanding electrical and mechanical drawings, including wiring diagrams.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. A valid UAE driving license is preferred. The role requires flexibility to travel to project sites as needed to fulfill job duties.