Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment used in paint manufacturing to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment while minimizing downtime and complying with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The position is based in Dubai and reports to the Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, install, and maintain a wide range of mechanical and production equipment, including mixers, mills, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, agitators, valves, storage tanks, pipelines, dust collection systems, filling and packing machines, and associated rotating equipment and components.
• Execute planned shutdown maintenance, equipment upgrades, and plant improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
• Investigate equipment failures, support root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities, ensure spare parts availability, and minimize production interruptions.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, Permit-to-Work, Confined Space Entry, and ATEX/IECEx standards, while promoting a strong safety culture.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualification:

• Required: Diploma, or Vocational Certificate, in a Mechanical or a related field.

• Required: 5–10 years of relevant experience in the paint industry or similar process industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or oil & gas

Competencies:

• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development

• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (L.L.C.)

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

10.08.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (LLC), established in 1974, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. Jotun’s business in the countries of Bahrain and Kuwait are also part of Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. and function as its branches. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 400 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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