Mechanical Technician
Group overview:
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.
alfanar is involved in:
Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
Allied engineering services
Our main divisions:
alfanar electric
alfanar construction
alfanar building systems
alfanar Construction
alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.
alfanar Construction is an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the energy, infrastructure as well as engineering services sectors in Saudi Arabia.
With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.
The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:
Power and water projects
Transmission and distribution projects
Building construction (industrial & commercial) projects
Electro-mechanical projects
Job purpose
Key accountability areas
Support start up, testing, and commissioning activities across DMF, UF, SWRO, BWRO, CEDI, GTMDO and chemical injection units.
Support pipeline flushing, hydrotesting, and pre-commissioning activities.
Monitor plant parameters, record operational data as per OEM guidelines.
Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance of pumps and dosing systems.
Assist in chemical preparation, dosing calibration, and system flushing.
Carry out routine cleaning of strainers, cartridge filters, and dosing lines.
Inspect pumps, vacuum pumps, blowers, valves, actuators, and instrumentation for proper operation.
Monitor chemical storage levels and support safe unloading and transfer of chemicals.
Perform backwashing, air scouring, and CIP activities for DMF, UF, and RO systems.
Inspect and replace cartridge filters, check SDI/turbidity, and ensure pretreatment integrity.
Track critical process parameters and water parameters to ensure optimal operation of the plant to avoid any concerns of scaling & fouling.
Calibrate online conductivity/resistivity, pH, ORP, DO, CO2, and flow/pressure instruments. Conduct routine grab sampling: conductivity, silica, DO & sodium and reconcile with online analyzers.
Role accountability
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors and show openness to directions and feedback.
Use tools and machineries within efficient cost and time.
Execute operational activities as per delivery schedules and work instructions.
Solve any related issues that arise and escalate any complex operational problems.
Implement the quality standards for products or processes or related activities.
Execute the tasks as per work routines and instructions.
Comply with related policy, procedures, and processes.
Adhere to all safety procedures and regulations.
Academic qualification
Diploma degree in Mechanical Institute
Work experience
6 to 10 years
Technical / functional competencies
Quality control
Safety
Troubleshooting
Communication
Multi-tasking
Teamwork
Physically fit
Hand/Power tool proficiency
Equipment maintenance
Quick learning
Adaptability