Mechanical Fitter job description

About the job

We are looking for a mechanical fitter to install, maintain and repair rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, fans and gearboxes, keeping production lines and plants free of unplanned breakdowns.

Duties and responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance: lubrication, inspection and part changes
• Diagnose and repair faults in pumps, compressors and gearboxes
• Strip down equipment and replace bearings, mechanical seals and couplings
• Align motors and driven equipment with dial indicators or laser tools
• Install new equipment on its base, level it and fix it in place
• Measure vibration and temperature to catch problems before failure
• Work under permits and apply lockout/tagout before any job
• Record work done and parts used in the maintenance management system

Working conditions

• Rotation in fields and remote sites, such as 28 days on and 28 days off
• Outdoor heat and noisy plant areas
• Call-outs for breakdowns

Requirements

• Intermediate or higher diploma in general or industrial mechanics from a technical institute
• 3 to 6 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Pump and compressor maintenance
• Bearing and seal replacement
• Shaft alignment
• Preventive maintenance
• Reading mechanical drawings
• Permits to work and lockout
• Problem solving

Preferred

• Experience in oil fields, power stations or desalination plants
• Technical English for reading manufacturers' manuals
• Experience with maintenance systems such as SAP PM or Maximo