Catering International Services is a family-owned and French company based in Marseille. In the most isolated, hostile or logistically complex environments, we provide on-site catering, hospitality and facilities management services for energy, mining and construction. We are present in more than 20 countries (Africa, LATAM, Central Asia) and manage 380 operating sites.

Objective: The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing diesel-powered equipment, including generators, engines for light and heavy vehicles, and related systems. This role requires technical expertise, a keen attention to detail, and strong troubleshooting skills to efficiently resolve mechanical issues. The technician will play a key role in ensuring continuous operational performance while adhering to safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on diesel engines and generators.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues in diesel-powered systems
• Replace or repair defective parts such as injectors, fuel pumps, and filters.
• Perform overhauls and rebuild of engines with supervision of the head of mechanical team
• Ensure the proper functioning of generators, including installation, startup, and shutdown procedures.
• Monitor generator performance and address any operational issues promptly.
• Conduct load testing and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust mechanical components to optimize performance
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Provide detailed reports on mechanical issues, repairs performed, and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in diesel and generator operations.
• Contribute to achieve KPIs score as per client recommendation.
•  Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to identify the required spare parts & consumables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Relationship:

• Follow management instructions and meetings

Administrative:

• Prepare various reports (Monthly progress report, anomaly report, Materials request reports incidents, accidents, damages and technical, etc.) during vacation of head of mechanical department.
• Place orders, follow inventories of spare parts & consumables during vacation of head of mechanical department.
• Follow and update the maintenance preventive & corrective through the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).

Job in rotation 12 weeks ON and 4 weeks OFF 

Freelance and international contract 

Based in Eritrea on camp 

Education

• Technical diploma or certification in Mechanical Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or a related field
• Fluent English.

Experience

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing diesel engines and generators (minimum 3-5 years).
• Familiarity with various generator brands and models is a plus.
• Good knowledge of QHSE standards.

Personal Skills

• Valid driver’s license for operating company vehicles
• Have management skills to lead a team performing multiple activities.
• Have Interpersonal and communication skills, be good at explaining.
• Be organised, autonomous and reactive.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.