Mechanical Systems Technician

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About the Role

This Mechanical Systems Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rotating and mechanical equipment across the facility. The successful candidate will support preventive and corrective maintenance activities, contribute to equipment integrity programs, and uphold high standards of safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Execution

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Blowers, Engines, gearboxes, and related mechanical systems

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using diagnostic tools, vibration analysis, and equipment history

• Support overhauls, breakdowns, and planned shutdown activities

• Ensure all work is performed according to engineering drawings, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manuals, and maintenance procedures

• Identify recurring mechanical problems and recommend long-term solutions

Safety & Compliance

• Execute maintenance work in strict compliance with safety procedures MOC (Management of change), JRA (Job Risk Analyses), Control of Work, Start Work Checks

• Participate in toolbox talks and actively contribute to a safe working environment

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and compliance checks

• Ensure proper hazardous energy isolation and safe work practices

Project & Integrity Support

• Assist with mechanical scopes of projects, upgrades

• Support asset integrity programs including vibration monitoring, lubrication management, and equipment condition assessment

• Participate in commissioning and start-up of new rotating equipment

• Collaborate with inspection teams on mechanical integrity and equipment health assessments

Collaboration with Supply Chain

• Identify required spare parts and support procurement of mechanical components and consumables

• Ensure proper storage and preservation of spare parts

• Assist with coordination of specialized vendors and third-party maintenance services

Maintenance Planning & CMMS

• Provide feedback to planners and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) superusers for scheduling improvement

• Update CMMS with detailed work order information

• Support continuous improvement of job plans, procedures, and maintenance strategies

• Ensure maintenance frequencies follow regulatory, and reliability best practices

Team Contribution & Performance

• Collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers, and operations staff

• Support reliability initiatives and root cause failure analysis (RCFA)

• Maintain strong preventive maintenance discipline to minimize unplanned shutdowns

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment maintenance, preferably in the heavy vehicle, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sector

• Proven technical ability working with pumps, compressors, engines, hydraulics, mechanical seals, and precision alignment

• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, PID’s, tolerances, and precision maintenance techniques

• English skills - must be able to read, speak, and write

• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities

• High attention to detail, strong safety mindset, and ability to work independently

• Technical certification or diploma in Mechanics

• Experience in turbine maintenance experience (gas turbines or micro-turbines) is a strong advantage

Working Conditions

• Position based in Israel at Ashdod Onshore Terminal

• May require overtime or call-out duties based on operational needs

• Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor / Mechanical Lead

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