Field Service Technician (Downhole Service Equipment)

National Oilwell Varco; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Dubai seeks a Field Service Technician to install, commission, maintain, and calibrate Torquemasters, Jar Testers, and Bucking Units at customer sites and company facilities. You will read hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical schematics, troubleshoot on offshore and onshore rigs, and travel internationally as required, ensuring safety and high-quality technical support.

Candidates need an associate degree or technical diploma and 4–6 years of field service experience

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, precision measuring tools, and calibration instruments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and perform functional testing of Torquemasters, Jar Testers, and Bucking Units.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on customer equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to minimize equipment downtime.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records, and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Provide technical support and operator training to customers during equipment installation and service visits.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical Support to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacement parts, and maintenance improvements to customers.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Calibration instruments

Electronic service reporting systems

Job description

Field Service Technician (Downhole Service Equipment)

Job Description

Require a field service technician who has worked on Torquemasters, Roughnecks, Top Drives, Bucking Units, Power Tongs, Jar Testers, Programming.

Can read hydraulic schematics, eletrical schematics & troubleshoot mechanical issues on various downhole product line.

Has prior experience in Oil & Gas fields onsite on rigs & offshore rigs.

Responsibilities

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

The FST is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair & calibration of Torquemasters, Jar Testers, and Bucking Units at customer locations and company facilities.

This role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to provide exceptional technical support in field environments.

• Install, commission, and perform functional testing of Torquemasters, Jar Testers, and Bucking Units.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on customer equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to minimize equipment downtime.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records, and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Provide technical support and operator training to customers during equipment installation and service visits.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technical Support to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacement parts, and maintenance improvements to customers.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Maintain company service tools, test equipment, and assigned vehicle in good working condition.
• Travel to customer sites domestically and internationally as required, including offshore locations when applicable.
• Participate in on-call support and emergency service response as required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+6 years of field service or maintenance experience supporting industrial or oilfield equipment ( hydro-mechanical machinery).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, precision measuring tools, and calibration instruments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic service reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required travel documentation.
• Ability to pass customer-required safety training and medical requirements.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 43008
• Job Category Field Service
• Posting Date 08/21/2026, 12:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations JAFZA South, Plot S50601 61490, Dubai, AE