Field Machinist Technician

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Locate equipment faults and operating irregularities by making the necessary diagnostical tests, measurements and analyses.
• This may be done with equipment in place in the field or if necessary by stripping equipment down in the field or shop.
• Determine the nature of repairs to be made and replacement parts required.
• Perform necessary maintenance on assigned equipment, stripping down, replacing, or machining parts as required. Reassemble equipment, run operating tests to ensure satisfactory repair.
• Perform required rotating equipment alignment by rim and face, reverse and laser machine.
• Set, adjust and perform steam turbine over speed trip test.
• Troubleshoot and repair all kinds of hydraulic, electric (mechanical side) and pneumatic valve actuators.

Requirements:

• You must hold an associate degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• You should have a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Equipment worked on should include all kinds of gas reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, vertical and horizontal pumps, manual and motor operated valves.
• You must have a complete understanding and adherence of all work permit type requirements.
• You must have a full understanding of all field mechanical principles of operation.
• You should have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of rotating equipment.