Rig Mechanic – Onshore Rig

STAR SERVICES LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Rig Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on rig equipment. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in rig maintenance. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including accommodation and transportation.

Benefits

Accommodation

Transportation

Food Provided

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of hands-on experience in land/offshore rig maintenance.
• Familiarity with brands like NOV, Caterpillar, EMD.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of rig equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Respond promptly to mechanical failures.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Safety Regulations

Education

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Perform maintenance and repair of rig equipment, including engines, pumps, air compressors, hoisting equipment, and rotating machinery.
• Ensure proper functioning of draw works, top drive systems, mud pumps, and other critical components.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance as per OEM and company standards.
• Respond promptly to mechanical failures and assist in emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain proper logs and maintenance records.
• Work closely with rig electricians, drillers, and HSE personnel to ensure rig safety and efficiency.
• Adhere to all HSE regulations and company policies.
• Participate in toolbox talks and rig-up/rig-down activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical trade
• 4–10 years of hands-on experience in land/offshore rig maintenance
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in drilling equipment
• Familiarity with brands like NOV, Caterpillar, EMD, or similar
• Physically fit, willing to work in remote/onshore/offshore environments
• Valid H2S, BOSIET, or equivalent certifications (preferred)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: AED 4,500 per month
• Benefits: Accommodation + Transportation + Food Provided
• Rotation: 60 Days On / 30 Days Off (Rotation Ticket Included)

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area

• Maintenance
• Operations

Keywords

• Mechanics

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Star Services is the UAE’s leading supplier of primarily oil and gas, petrochemical, engineering, technical and non-technical, and administrative manpower to an impressive range of multi-national corporations, companies, and UAE government departments. Star Services also plays a major role in providing diverse positions for other demanding projects related to construction and large infrastructure, alternative energy, security, education, and transportation.As a result of its stellar 25-year history of providing quality personnel to quality companies, Star Services has become one of the UAE’s top manpower providers. Our strong brand enables us to attract the best candidates, while our thorough screening among a host of considerations, allow us to select the right candidates for any set of hiring requirements.Most importantly, however, the Star Services team of HR experts, lawyers, accountants, and support staff do more than just oversee recruitment and hiring. We anticipate and take every conceivable step to ease the especially unique bureaucratic burdens that can be experienced by employers in this region who take on new staff.

STAR SERVICES LLC

Star Services is the UAE’s leading supplier of primarily oil and gas, petrochemical, engineering, technical and non-technical, and administrative manpower to an impressive range of multi-national corporations, companies, and UAE government departments. Star Services also plays a major role in providing diverse positions for other demanding projects related to construction and large infrastructure, alternative energy, security, education, and transportation.As a result of its stellar 25-year history of providing quality personnel to quality companies, Star Services has become one of the UAE’s top manpower providers. Our strong brand enables us to attract the best candidates, while our thorough screening among a host of considerations, allow us to select the right candidates for any set of hiring requirements.Most importantly, however, the Star Services team of HR experts, lawyers, accountants, and support staff do more than just oversee recruitment and hiring. We anticipate and take every conceivable step to ease the especially unique bureaucratic burdens that can be experienced by employers in this region who take on new staff.

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