Mechanical Systems Technician

This Mechanical Systems Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rotating and mechanical equipment across the facility. The successful candidate will support preventive and corrective maintenance activities, contribute to equipment integrity programs, and uphold high standards of safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Execution

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Blowers, Engines, gearboxes, and related mechanical systems.

Troubleshoot mechanical issues using diagnostic tools, vibration analysis, and equipment history.

Support overhauls, breakdowns, and planned shutdown activities.

Ensure all work is performed according to engineering drawings, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manuals, and maintenance procedures.

Identify recurring mechanical problems and recommend long‑term solutions.

Safety & Compliance

Execute maintenance work in strict compliance with safety procedures MOC (Management of change), JRA (Job Risk Analyses), Control of Work, Start Work Checks.

Participate in toolbox talks and actively contribute to a safe working environment.

Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and compliance checks.

Ensure proper hazardous energy isolation and safe work practices.

Project & Integrity Support

Assist with mechanical scopes of projects, upgrades.

Support asset integrity programs including vibration monitoring, lubrication management, and equipment condition assessment.

Participate in commissioning and start-up of new rotating equipment.

Collaborate with inspection teams on mechanical integrity and equipment health assessments.

Collaboration with Supply Chain

Identify required spare parts and support procurement of mechanical components and consumables.

Ensure proper storage and preservation of spare parts.

Assist with coordination of specialized vendors and third‑party maintenance services.

Maintenance Planning & CMMS

Provide feedback to planners and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) superusers for scheduling improvement.

Update CMMS with detailed work order information.

Support continuous improvement of job plans, procedures, and maintenance strategies.

Ensure maintenance frequencies follow regulatory, and reliability best practices.

Team Contribution & Performance

Collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers, and operations staff.

Support reliability initiatives and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).

Maintain strong preventive maintenance discipline to minimize unplanned shutdowns.