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

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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