Senior Field Service Engineer – Drilling Equipment & PLCs

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician based from home in Dubai, UAE or Oman, with travel to support global drilling equipment service. The role involves repairing, overhauling, and testing equipment, and working with PLC-based control panels, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and diagnostic tools.

Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills are essential. You will install equipment at rig sites, provide training to customer staff, and ensure compliance with company

Qualifications

• Must have foundational or higher technical training in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or controls & instrumentation.
• Ability to travel internationally to service customers.
• Must complete Fit for Work assessment prior to employment.
• Experience with hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and software/controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a competent, safe and professional manner for internal and external customers.
• Test and install Forum Energy Technologies drilling equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic control systems and PLCs.
• Provide equipment training to customer personnel after installation.
• Ensure all operations follow Forum Energy Technologies guidelines.
• Attend training courses when requested.
• Mentor less experienced personnel and share knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Health & Safety

PLC/SCADA

Diagnostics software

Travel willingly

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/HNC or time served in Mech/Elect/Controls & Instrumentation

Tools

PLC-based control panels

HMI/SCADA interfaces

Diagnostic software

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician based from home in Dubai, UAE or Oman, with travel to support global drilling equipment service. The role involves repairing, overhauling, and testing equipment, and working with PLC-based control panels, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and diagnostic tools.

Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical skills are essential. You will install equipment at rig sites, provide training to customer staff, and ensure compliance with company