Mechanical Technician - Saudi National

About the role

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About the role

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Mechanical Technician - Saudi National to join our team! In this role you will get to support the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems, pipeline and piping water transmission systems, rotating equipment, and static equipment across construction and field locations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform routine mechanical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of pipeline and piping water transmission systems, pumps, compressors, motors, valves, rotating equipment, static equipment, HVAC systems, and related mechanical components.
• Support mechanical design activities for pipeline, piping, water transmission systems, and rotating and static equipment.
• Assist with reviewing engineering deliverables, including specifications, datasheets, equipment sizing and selection, P&IDs, isometrics, layouts, 3D models, material takeoffs, bills of materials, calculations, and technical reports.
• Support the validation of mechanical designs against applicable codes, standards, regulations, and internal engineering practices.
• Assist with reviewing requirements related to AWWA, ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, and applicable local regulations.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs, isometric drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Conduct basic inspections and testing of mechanical equipment to identify defects, leaks, abnormal conditions, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, HVAC equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery.
• Support testing, calibration, adjustment, repair, and modification of mechanical equipment and control systems.
• Assist with equipment alignment, lubrication, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and replacement of mechanical components.
• Support the planning and execution of mechanical activities during detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, civil, structural, controls, and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist with vendor document reviews and participate in factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing activities.
• Support construction and site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project standards.
• Assist with welding, coating, lining, piping installation, pressure testing, and related construction activities.
• Support the resolution of technical queries, Requests for Information, non-conformance reports, and change orders.
• Assist with monitoring mechanical construction progress and tracking punch list items through closure.
• Support root cause analysis and failure investigations for mechanical equipment and systems.
• Assist with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support maintenance strategy optimization, spare parts planning, reliability tracking, and mechanical integrity activities.
• Assist with monitoring reliability performance indicators, including Mean Time Between Failures and Mean Time to Repair.
• Participate in HAZID and HAZOP activities, as required.
• Support the implementation of process safety and mechanical integrity principles.
• Follow HSE policies, lifting requirements, pressure safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, maintenance logs, equipment records, test results, and technical documentation.
• Assist with preparing field reports, quality records, commissioning documentation, and handover packages.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining mechanical engineering standards, procedures, checklists, and best-practice documents.
• Coordinate with senior technicians, engineers, operators, contractors, vendors, and other project team members.
• Perform routine and occasionally physical tasks in office, industrial, construction, and field environments.
• Travel to and work at project and field locations as required.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Diploma or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, HVAC, Maintenance Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional experience.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Experience or knowledge of pipeline, piping, water transmission systems, rotating equipment, and static equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, P&IDs, isometrics, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical tools, testing equipment, pumps, compressors, motors, HVAC systems, piping, valves, rotating equipment, and machinery.
• Understanding of mechanical design deliverables, including specifications, datasheets, equipment sizing, layouts, material takeoffs, bills of materials, calculations, and technical reports.
• Basic knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulations, including AWWA, ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, and local requirements.
• Ability to support construction inspections, vendor document reviews, FAT and SAT activities, punch list closure, and project handover.
• Knowledge of welding, coating, lining, piping, pressure testing, and mechanical installation activities.
• Ability to follow instructions, standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and mechanical work practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, reports, inspection documentation, and technical records.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of senior technicians, engineers, and professional staff.
• Ability to work in office, industrial, construction, maintenance, and field environments.
• Willingness to travel and work at project and field locations as required.
• Ability to perform routine physical and occasionally heavy labor activities.
• Basic understanding of mechanical health and safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, lifting safety, pressure safety, and safe work practices.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience working on large infrastructure, construction, industrial, utility, facilities, energy, water transmission, or transportation projects.
• Experience with pipeline and piping systems, water transmission networks, pumps, compressors, valves, rotating equipment, and static equipment.
• Experience supporting mechanical design reviews and engineering deliverables.
• Experience with P&IDs, isometric drawings, equipment layouts, 3D models, material takeoffs, bills of materials, and mechanical calculations.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Experience with equipment alignment, lubrication, vibration checks, pressure testing, mechanical inspections, and equipment commissioning.
• Experience supporting vendor document reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, punch list closure, and handover activities.
• Experience with welding, coating, lining, pipeline construction, piping installation, and construction quality inspections.
• Experience supporting root cause analysis, FMEA, reliability-centered maintenance, spare parts planning, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Familiarity with reliability KPIs, including MTBF and MTTR.
• Familiarity with HAZID, HAZOP, process safety, mechanical integrity, and SIL awareness.
• Experience using pressure gauges, vibration meters, temperature gauges, flow meters, torque tools, alignment tools, and other mechanical testing equipment.
• Familiarity with HVAC, chilled water systems, water treatment systems, fire protection systems, and building mechanical services.
• Relevant mechanical, HVAC, safety, maintenance, pipeline, or inspection certifications are preferred.

Additional information

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