Technician - Plumbing Engineering

Position Title: Technician – Plumbing Engineering

Department: Maintenance / Utilities

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Utilities Engineer

Job Overview

The Technician – Plumbing Engineering is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of plumbing systems, water distribution networks, drainage systems, sanitary facilities, and utility piping infrastructure across the plant. The role supports reliable plant operations by ensuring continuous supply and distribution of water, effective wastewater management, and compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

The successful candidate must possess strong technical knowledge of industrial plumbing systems, piping installations, utility maintenance, and troubleshooting within a manufacturing or process plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Install and Maintain Plumbing Systems

Install, repair, and maintain water supply systems, drainage networks, sanitary piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and associated plumbing infrastructure.

2. Inspect and Troubleshoot Plumbing Faults

Identify and diagnose leaks, blockages, corrosion, pressure issues, damaged fittings, and other plumbing-related faults and implement corrective actions.

3. Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Execute scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance activities on plumbing systems to ensure reliability and minimize operational disruptions.

4. Maintain Water Distribution and Utility Systems

Monitor and maintain potable water systems, utility pipelines, storage tanks, pumps, and associated accessories to ensure continuous service delivery.

5. Install and Repair Piping Components

Measure, cut, thread, assemble, and install pipes, valves, flanges, supports, drains, and plumbing fixtures in accordance with engineering requirements.

6. Support Facility and Plant Maintenance Activities

Provide plumbing support for building maintenance projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and shutdown maintenance activities.

7. Ensure Compliance with HSE Standards

Comply with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space requirements, PPE usage, environmental regulations, and all company Health, Safety, and Environment standards.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:

• Installation and maintenance of industrial plumbing systems.
• Water supply, drainage, sewage, and utility piping systems.
• Pipe threading, joining, fitting, and installation techniques.
• Reading and interpretation of plumbing drawings and engineering blueprints.
• Maintenance of pumps, valves, tanks, and plumbing fixtures.
• Leak detection, fault diagnosis, and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of plumbing materials including PVC, HDPE, GI, stainless steel, and copper piping.

Qualification and Experience

Educational Qualification

• National Diploma (ND) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Industrial Electronics, or a related technical discipline;

OR

• Trade Test Grade I, II, and III in Electrical Installation, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Trade, or a related field.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage)

• Electrical Installation Certification.
• Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certification.
• HSE Certification.
• PLC and Motor Control Training.
• Electrical Safety and Isolation Certification.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in electrical maintenance, power distribution, industrial automation support, manufacturing operations, fertilizer plants, petrochemical facilities, power generation, cement plants, or similar industrial environments.
• Proven experience in maintaining motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, generators, and plant electrical infrastructure will be an added advantage.

Desired Attributes

• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis capability.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and emergency maintenance assignments when required.