Technical Officer (Mechanical)

Brief Summary

• Contribute to the safe and dependable operation of plant equipment by carrying out preventive maintenance, inspections, and prompt fault rectification. Coordinate maintenance planning, contractor execution, spare-parts sourcing, and technician training to enhance overall operational reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and planned overhauls, inspections, and condition-monitoring for balance-of-plant equipment, including cooling-water systems, pumps, electrochlorination systems, water-treatment facilities, storage tanks, compressors, and associated equipment. Provide timely response to equipment breakdowns, assist in troubleshooting, and repair faulty components. Perform test runs and recalibration of reinstated components after maintenance or repair activities. Prepare work orders and secure the necessary Permit-to-Work prior to starting overhaul work. Organise required consumables, tools, and equipment to support scheduled maintenance. Supervise contractors to confirm completion in line with approved specifications. Carry out gas-free checks for confined-space entry and hot-work operations. Serve as an authorised confined-space assessor or supervisor, where qualified. Act as an authorised lifting supervisor during crane operations, where qualified. Support clearance measurements, dimensional verification, non-destructive testing checks, and borescope inspections. Work with engineers to maintain accurate, current maintenance records. Determine required consumables and minor spare parts to reduce operational disruption. Liaise with suppliers to confirm component specifications and inspect delivered items to ensure compliance. Obtain qualification as an on-the-job training instructor, where required. Create training outlines and deliver practical training for technicians. Prepare work instructions to standardise maintenance processes.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification. 3 years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience. Relevant training or certification in workplace safety, confined-space operations and lifting supervision. Ability to perform preventive maintenance, breakdown response, equipment inspection and troubleshooting. Ability to interpret technical specifications and verify equipment, components and delivered materials. Ability to coordinate contractors and work collaboratively with engineering and maintenance teams. Competence in preparing maintenance records, work instructions and training materials.