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About the Role

Al Yamamah Cement Company is seeking a qualified Mechanical Technician to join its Power Plant team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted power supply to the plant and its residential facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of mechanical maintenance activities on power generation units.

This position requires an individual with hands-on experience and a strong understanding of power plant operations, coupled with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. You will play a key role in both routine operations and critical maintenance tasks.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor power generation units and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect engines, turbines, and auxiliary systems to identify maintenance requirements.
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities on power generation equipment.
• Carry out troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, welding, and mechanical restoration work as needed.
• Monitor engine rooms and mechanical equipment areas to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Collect fuel and lubricant samples for testing and quality verification.
• Support planned shutdowns and emergency maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, maintenance standards, and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Proven hands-on experience in power plants.
• Proven hands-on experience with Wärtsilä engines.
• Specific experience with Wärtsilä 50DF Dual Fuel engines.
• Specific experience with Wärtsilä 18V32 engines.
• Specific experience with Wärtsilä 12V46DF engines.
• Experience working with natural gas engines.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of power generation equipment.

Core Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Power Generation Equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Welding
• Mechanical Restoration
• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Wärtsilä Engines (including Wärtsilä 50DF Dual Fuel engines, Wärtsilä 18V32 engines, and Wärtsilä 12V46DF engines)
• Natural Gas Engines

Job Details

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Company: Al Yamamah Cement Company

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Required Experience: 2-5 years