Welder Job In Oman

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Operator
Company: ZL Chemicals (international chemical and polymer manufacturer)

The role involves installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations at the new polymer manufacturing facility in Sohar. Responsibilities include routine inspections, fault diagnosis, documentation, shift handovers, and strict compliance with safety and operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Technical diploma in Mechanical Equipment, Automation, Electric Welding, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing/production
• Skills in electromechanical maintenance and welding
• Basic English (A2 level)
• Strong safety awareness, responsibility, and attention to detail

Work Conditions: Shift work, indoor and outdoor environment.

KPI Focus: Timely and high-quality mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Full job description

Position Title: Mechanical Maintenance Operator

Department: Maintenance Department

Direct Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

About ZL Chemicals

ZL Chemicals is an international manufacturing company with operations across Oman, Kuwait, Canada, and the United States. We specialize in advanced chemical and polymer manufacturing, serving global industrial markets with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. We are currently developing a state-of-the-art polymer manufacturing plant in Sohar, designed to be one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities in the region. We are looking for motivated and reliable candidates to join our growing team and support the safe and efficient operation of this new facility.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Operator is responsible for equipment installation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and stable operation of plant equipment. The role performs on-site inspections, collects technical data, supports equipment documentation, and follows all safety and operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Strictly comply with company rules, regulations, and operating procedures to ensure equipment integrity and safe operation.
• Perform equipment maintenance, repair, and installation in accordance with established maintenance procedures, ensuring safe and standardized work practices.
• Operate equipment proficiently, diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults, and carry out effective maintenance and upkeep.
• Conduct routine patrol inspections, monitor equipment operating conditions, and promptly report any abnormalities or issues.
• Adhere strictly to shift handover procedures; accurately complete duty records and shift handover logs in a timely manner, ensuring neat, truthful, and complete documentation.
• Collect and organize basic technical data for equipment, and assist in establishing and maintaining technical records, accounts, and files.
• Complete other tasks assigned by department leadership.

Education:

• Technical secondary school diploma or above

Major / Field of Study:

• Mechanical Equipment and Automation
• Electric Welding or related disciplines

Training:

• Safety training
• Operational skills training

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production or manufacturing environments

Knowledge:

• Equipment maintenance and upkeep procedures

Skills:

• Electromechanical maintenance
• Electric welding

Language Requirement

English Level: A2 (Basic Operational English)

• Ability to understand and use everyday expressions related to work tasks.
• Ability to communicate operational issues using simple words and phrases.
• Ability to read basic work instructions with the support of diagrams or visual aids.

Personal Qualities

• Strong execution and responsibility
• Detail-oriented and careful
• Strong safety awareness and discipline

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor
• Working Hours: Shift work

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and quality of mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance