Heavy Equipment Technician

About the job:

In this interesting role you will be working in our Operations Department, within the Maintenance & Logistics – Workshop sub-department.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Adherence to quality, health & safety, information security and business continuity policies.


• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on various types of heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and other machinery used in operations.


• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.


• Inspect equipment to assess condition, identify wear and tear, and detect potential issues before failure.


• Test repaired and serviced equipment to ensure it meets required performance standards and safety requirements.


• Utilize diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and technical manuals to accurately diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.


• Carry out preventive maintenance, repairs, and component overhauls to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.


• Manage and organize tools, spare parts, and materials required for maintenance and repair activities.


• Ensure the availability of tools and spare parts and coordinate with procurement for replenishment when required.


• Maintain housekeeping standards in the workshop and ensure tools and equipment are stored safely after use.


• Stay updated with the latest repair techniques, technologies, and industry best practices.


• Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical knowledge and skills.


• Collaborate with workshop staff and other departments to support operational requirements.


• Contribute to people development initiatives within the department.


• Perform any other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role as assigned by the line manager as per business requirements.

About you:

For you to be successful you will need to have the following:

• High School Diploma in a relevant discipline is preferred.


• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair is preferred.


• Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems of heavy equipment.


• Hands-on experience in preventive maintenance, repairs, and component overhauls of heavy machinery.


• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing faults using diagnostic tools and technical manuals.


• Skilled in the safe use of workshop tools, testing equipment, and basic welding or fabrication techniques.


• Good understanding of safety standards and maintenance best practices within heavy equipment operations.


• Good command of the English language is preferred.


• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and customer-focused mindset.

About Al-Awalia:

Qatar Primary Materials Company was established in 2006 with the objective of ensuring the steady and reliable supply of primary construction materials to the local construction industry. Al-Awalia owns and operates strategic reserves of primary materials within the State of Qatar.

Al-Awalia also provides integrated solutions in several areas, including recycling, producing washed sand, port management, logistics and supply chain, storage and distribution of primary materials to meet Qatari needs and ensure the supply of primary materials to support government and private sector projects.

We at Al-Awalia aim for green recruitment, attracting environmentally conscious individuals who are committed to sustainability practices within their work environments.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your CV and complete the online application.