Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Position Title-Shift Technician- Hydraulics / Pneumatics / Lubrication ( SMS / Hot Strip Mill / Compact Strip Production (CSP)
Location: Sohar, Oman
Educational Qualification: Industrial trade certification in Mill wright Fitter
Work Experience- Minimum of 8 + years relevant experience in SRM plant or similar exposure in Media systems
Job purpose:-
To execute all maintenance activities related to Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems in SMS, Hot Strip Mill (HSM), and Compact Strip Production (CSP) areas with minimum production loss, optimum
equipment reliability, and effective utilization of available resources.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning & Execution
- Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Lubrication systems.
- Ensure availability and reliability of hydraulic and lubrication systems in SMS, HSM, and CSP areas.
- Arrangement of tools, tackles, gauges, and fixtures required for maintenance activities.
- Assist supervisors in updating SOPs, work instructions, HIRA, and maintenance procedures.
- Minimize equipment downtime and optimize MTTR through effective troubleshooting and maintenance practices.
- Coordinate with operation and maintenance teams for smooth execution of jobs during shutdowns and running conditions.
4. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Hydraulic Systems
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems including:
- Hydraulic pumps
- Servo & proportional valves
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Accumulators
- Hydraulic motors
- Hydraulic power packs (HPU)
- Experience in Hydraulic Gap Control (HGC), roll bending systems, descaling hydraulics, and servo hydraulic systems used in Hot Strip Mill/CSP.
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and P&ID drawings.
- Troubleshooting of hydraulic circuits, leakage issues, pressure fluctuations, and valve failures.
- Experience in maintenance of hydraulic piping, hose assembly, flushing, and contamination control.
Pneumatic Systems
- Maintenance of pneumatic cylinders, FRL units, actuators, compressors, solenoid valves, and pneumatic control systems.
- Troubleshooting of pneumatic circuits and air leakage issues.
Lubrication Systems
- Experience in centralized automatic lubrication systems and manual lubrication systems.
- Knowledge of lubrication grades, grease systems, oil circulation systems, filtration systems, and contamination control.
- Maintenance of lubrication pumps, coolers, filters, and dosing systems.
SMS / HSM / CSP Equipment Exposure
Experience in maintenance of:
- Hot Strip Mill
- Compact Strip Production (CSP)
- Finishing Mill
- Roughing Mill
- Run-Out Table (ROT)
- Down Coiler
- Roller Tables
- Shears
- Pinch Rolls
- Steel Melting Shop (SMS) hydraulic systems
Additional Skills
- Ability to use diagnostic tools such as pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature sensors, and leak detectors.
- Basic electrical knowledge related to sensors, solenoids, limit switches, and control valves.
- Experience in alignment, precision fitting, torque tightening, and mechanical assembly.
- Exposure to preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
5. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
- Follow work permit systems and safety procedures as per plant standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper housekeeping after job completion.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment abnormalities.
- Ensure safe handling of hydraulic oils, lubricants, and pressurized systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in:
- Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
- Hot Strip Mill (HSM)
- Compact Strip Production (CSP)
- Rolling Mill Hydraulics & Lubrication systems
- Candidates having exposure in integrated steel plants will be preferred.