About the Role
The role involves performing the installation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both rotating and static mechanical equipment within Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities. The incumbent will conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the reliability and efficiency of mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintenance practices.
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Responsibilities
- Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating and static mechanical equipment within Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the reliability and efficiency of mechanical equipment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain rotating equipment, including compressors, engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, and gearboxes.
- Execute mechanical equipment overhauling, repair, and replacement of damaged components.
- Conduct vibration analysis and equipment condition monitoring to identify potential mechanical failures.
- Perform equipment alignment, lubrication, and mechanical seal inspection and replacement.
- Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot relief valves, valve actuators, and Motor Operated Valve (MOV) actuators.
- Carry out machining activities using lathe machines and other mechanical workshop equipment.
- Identify mechanical faults and implement appropriate corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and testing of mechanical equipment and systems.
- Prepare maintenance reports, document inspection findings, and maintain accurate equipment maintenance records.
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient equipment operations.
Education
- Local and Expat Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology.
- Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Mechanical Technology or a related field.
Experience
- Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
English Language Proficiency
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:
- Internet-Based (iBT): 60
- Paper-Based (PBT): 498
- Computer-Based (CBT): 171
Preferred Technical Skills & Experience
- Experience in Oil & Gas and petrochemical environments.
- Strong knowledge of rotating and static mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience with compressors, engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, and gearboxes.
- Proficiency in mechanical equipment overhauling, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Knowledge of vibration analysis, equipment alignment, and condition monitoring.
- Experience with mechanical seals, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment components.
- Familiarity with relief valves, valve actuators, and MOV actuators.
- Experience operating lathe machines and performing machining activities.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and mechanical maintenance practices.
- Preferred Certifications:
- Vibration Analysis Level I Certification.
- OSHA Safety Certification.
- Relevant technical certifications in mechanical maintenance or rotating equipment.
