Overview
Maintenance Technician Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Americana Restaurants
Key Responsibilities (Main Focus: Equipment)
1. Installation & Setup
- Install commercial kitchen equipment (gas & electric).
- Connect equipment to electrical, gas, and water lines.
- Test equipment after installation to ensure proper operation.
2. Maintenance & Servicing
- Perform preventive maintenance on:
- Ovens (convection, combi)
- Fryers
- Grills
- Dishwashers
- Food warmers , cabinets .
- Mixers and food processors
- Clean and inspect burners, heating elements, thermostats, and safety controls.
- Replace worn or damaged components.
3. Troubleshooting & Repair
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
- Repair or replace faulty parts such as:
- Heating elements
- Cont actors and relays
- Thermostats
- Motors
- Gas valves
- Use diagnostic tools like multimeters and clamp meters.
- Perform emergency breakdown repairs.
4. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with electrical and gas safety standards.
- Check for gas leaks and electrical hazards.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
- Maintain service records and documentation.
General Electricity Knowledge Required
A Kitchen Equipment Technician must understand:
Basic Electrical Concepts
- Voltage, current.
- AC and DC circuits
- Single-phase and three-phase systems
- Power ratings (Watts, Amps, kW)
Electrical Components
- Circuit breakers and fuses
- Cont actors and relays
- Capacitors
- Transformers
- Heating elements
- Motors (single & three phase)
Electrical Skills
- Using multimeter for:
- Voltage testing
- Identifying short circuits and overloads
- Basic control circuit troubleshooting
General Knowledge of Refrigeration (Support Skill)
the technician should understand:
Basic Refrigeration Principles
- Refrigeration cycle (compression, condensation, expansion, evaporation)
- Refrigerants and their properties
- Pressure-temperature relationship
Refrigeration Components
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Evaporator
- Expansion valve
- Thermostat
Common Refrigeration Equipment in Kitchens
- Reach-in refrigerators
- Walk-in chillers
- Freezers
- Ice machines
Basic Troubleshooting
- Checking gas pressure
- Identifying refrigerant leaks
Cleaning condenser coils
- Checking thermostat operation
Education & Experience
- Diploma or Technical Certification in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Commercial Equipment Technology
- 2–5 years of experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair (preferred)
- Qatar Driver’s License is mandatory for this role
- Knowledge of gas safety regulations (if working with gas equipment)
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Title: Maintenance Technician
Company: Americana Restaurants
Location: Doha, Qatar
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