Training Technician – Water

Job Overview

We are hiring a Training Technician specializing in Water to work onsite in Doha, Qatar. This role involves preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities essential for delivering hands-on technical training focused on water treatment and related systems. The technician will assist trainers, ensure equipment functionality, uphold safety standards, and manage maintenance documentation.

Primary Duties

• Oversee laboratory apparatus, tools, and instructional materials custody.
• Prepare all necessary equipment and resources prior to training sessions.
• Assist instructors during sessions, demonstrations, and evaluations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and minor repairs on lab machines and equipment.
• Handle urgent equipment failures and maintenance emergencies efficiently.
• Operate and maintain pumps, valves, pipelines, flowmeters, and water treatment devices.
• Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs on various lab instruments and water quality monitors.
• Ensure lab compliance with all safety, cleanliness, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain thorough documentation including logs for maintenance and calibration, plus equipment inventories.
• Help set up lab experiments and ensure training materials are functional and available.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• At least two years of experience relevant to water treatment plants, laboratory operations, equipment upkeep, or technical training assistance.
• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Water Technology, or closely related fields. A Higher Diploma is a plus.
• Technical know-how in preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical and laboratory devices.
• Practical skills with pumps, valves, flowmeters, pipelines, and water treatment systems.
• Competence in calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing lab instruments and monitoring equipment.
• Awareness of lab safety protocols and equipment handling standards.
• Basic proficiency in documenting maintenance activities and keeping equipment records.

Required Attributes

• Hands-on experience supporting laboratory or technical training settings.
• Ability to maintain and promptly resolve equipment issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Capable of working autonomously with a focus on safety compliance.