Mechanical Helper
Job Description:
Position: Mechanical Helper
Project: Power Plant Shutdown / Turnaround
Industry: Power Generation / Power Plant Maintenance
Location: Project Site
Job Responsibilities
- Assist mechanical technicians, fitters, and maintenance teams during power plant shutdown and turnaround activities.
- Assist in dismantling, inspection, cleaning, repair, and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
- Support maintenance work on pumps, valves, compressors, turbines, boilers, heat exchangers, piping, and other mechanical equipment.
- Carry and arrange tools, equipment, spare parts, and mechanical materials at the worksite.
- Assist fitters in removing and installing bolts, nuts, gaskets, flanges, valves, and mechanical components.
- Assist with equipment isolation, dismantling and reinstallation under the direction of qualified technicians.
- Help with cleaning of equipment, work areas, tools, and components.
- Support alignment, lubrication, and basic mechanical maintenance activities as instructed.
- Assist in material handling and shifting equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques.
- Follow instructions from Mechanical Foreman, Supervisor, or Technician.
- Maintain good housekeeping at the work area throughout the shutdown.
- Follow all HSE, PPE, permit-to-work, LOTO, and site safety requirements.
- Work effectively under shutdown conditions, including extended hours, shifts, and overtime when required.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Helper, Mechanical Assistant, Fitter Helper, or Maintenance Helper is preferred.
- Experience in power plants, industrial plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, or heavy industrial projects is an advantage.
- Shutdown/turnaround experience is highly preferred.
- Basic understanding of mechanical tools and equipment.
- Physically fit and able to work in demanding industrial environments.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a mechanical maintenance team.
- Good safety awareness and willingness to follow site procedures.