The Mechanical Technician supports maintenance and reliability activities by executing mechanical work in the field, assisting engineers, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. The role typically reports to a Maintenance Supervisor or Front-Line Supervisor (FLS) and plays a key part in equipment upkeep, troubleshooting, and documentation to maintain asset integrity and operational continuity.
- Assist mechanical engineers with planning, testing, and evaluating mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, including engines, instruments, controls, robots, and related systems.
- Support the development of proposals, job plans, and cost estimates for maintenance activities.
- Actively use all required safety tools and participate in safe work practices.
- Review job packs prior to execution and identify any safety concerns, ensuring hazards are removed or mitigated before work begins.
- Execute maintenance tasks according to approved plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Request necessary permits and notify the Supervisor if a permit cannot be issued within 30 minutes of the requested time.
- Record technical history and work details in required documentation systems or data tools.
- Provide feedback to the Execution FLS on job pack improvements and opportunities for optimization.
- Relevant discipline certifications (where applicable) or equivalent professional experience in mechanical maintenance or related fields.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly describe field conditions and recommend corrective actions.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration, including working effectively with individuals without direct reporting authority.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and high workloads while maintaining accuracy and safety.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test (UA), agility and fit for duty.