Balance Technician
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform precision balancing of rotating components, such as turbine rotors, shafts, and impellers, to minimize vibrations.
- Use specialized tools and balancing equipment to achieve the specified tolerances and align components properly.
- Verify alignment after installation or maintenance to ensure operational integrity.
- Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions or balancing issues.
- Stay up-to-date on advancements in balancing technology and recommend upgrades or improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance balancing methods and solve complex issues.
- Ensure that all balancing tools, such as balancers, alignment lasers, and vibration analyzers, are calibrated and in proper working condition.
- Perform routine maintenance and adjustments on balancing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
- Keep records of calibration and maintenance activities, following facility standards.
- Ensure all balancing processes meet specific tolerance and quality requirements.
- Conduct pre- and post-test inspections to verify accuracy and identify potential issues.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent contamination or interference with results.
- Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working on or near rotating equipment.
- Ensure that all balancing and alignment work complies with industry safety standards.
- Regularly participate in safety training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety procedures.
- Will maintain accurate records of balance work carried out and calibrations
- At least 5 to 7 years of related experience, preferably, working on aerospace engines
- Experience with applying the latest balancing techniques on engines.
- Extensive knowledge of latest balance methods
- Strong diagnostic skills to identify and fix balancing issues that arise during build, installation and test.
- High level of accuracy in measurements. Good attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.