Sr. Iron Works Technician

General Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize Production:
• To execute all scheduled corrective maintenance and major repairs of the equipments in order to optimise production & minimize down time for quality of fabrication & Ironworks.
• Prompt Problem Solving:
• Responsible for attending Iron works related problems during breakdowns in the plant for defined quality standards of fabrication & Ironworks.
• Providing Tools, Techniques and Solutions:
• Responsible for preparation of tools and tackles on and before the schedule job execution, communicate any abnormalities found during the execution of job.
• Audit and Investigation:
• Inspection of equipments to meet engineering principles and safety regulations in defined quality standards of fabrication & Ironworks.
• Maintenance Support:
• To assist the Supervisor Workshop – Ironworks in all fabrication areas to ensure smooth maintenance of the plant for uninterrupted production and co-ordination with other departments.
• Implementing Standards:
• Follow and maintain defined standards of quality of fabrication & Ironworks related to the job during the shutdown to ensure machine safety and to avoid accidents and hazards
• Policies and Procedures Management:
• To follow all relevant safety, quality, health and environmental management policies, procedures defined for quality standards of fabrication & Ironworks.
• Supervision:
• To lead a group of Technicians / Welders (instruction and guidance to Technician / Welder) and participate in fabrication & Ironworks related activities in shutdown.
• To act as Supervisor in absence of Supervisor or as when required by Section.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities (attributes) required

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple, diverse and changing responsibilities and following complex instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, organized and self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Communication- Report writing and verbal English and Arabic

Minimum Education Qualifications (Must Haves) Any preferred professional training (Nice to have)

• I.T.I. in Welding / Fabricator trade
• Knowledge of various types of welding (Arc welding, MIG, TIG welding, copper welding and stainless steel welding) & gas cutting.
• Knowledge of development & fabrication related work.
• Knowledge and use of dye penetrate test for crack identification.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and Welding symbols.
• Ability to take site measurements, perform marking, making templates, grinding, ability to use common machines e.g. hydraulic press, jacks, plate & pipe bending & shearing machines etc.
• Exposure to computer soft skills

Professional Experience (Must haves) Previous Experience/exposure Recommendations (Nice to have)

• 7-8 years experience in Mechanical maintenance of Steel Plant as a Sr. Technician (Fabrication / Welding)
• 5 Years experience as a Technician (fabrication) / Welder in heavy industry

Key Performance Indicators