Senior Rig & Piling Mechanic-Diesel & Hydraulic Specialist

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to service drilling rigs and piling equipment in Abu Dhabi. You will diagnose faults, repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems and transmissions, and ensure maintenance records are accurate.

A Red Seal or equivalent certification plus 5+ years hands-on experience are preferred. The role requires on-site work with emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and timely reporting of issues.

Qualifications

• Vocational degree or certification in Heavy Equipment Mechanics or related field.
• Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician certification.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience maintaining and repairing drilling rigs and piling equipment.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and heavy-duty transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing of the plant, vehicles and equipment to the manufacturer’s intervals.
• Fault diagnosis and repair to identify root causes and test machines under load on return to work.
• Hydraulic, engine and transmission work including diagnosis, repair and test of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and hoses; overhauls of diesel engines and cooling systems; repair of transmissions and final drives.
• Procurement and verification of parts against machine specifications; proper fitting torque and records of components installed.
• Workshop safety and housekeeping including isolating machinery, guarding, waste disposal and proper tool calibration.
• Maintain records: document faults, work performed, parts fitted and machine hours.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Heavy-duty transmissions

Troubleshooting

Education

Vocational degree or certification in Heavy Equipment Mechanics or related field

Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician

Job description

Tanqeeb seeks a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to service drilling rigs and piling equipment in Abu Dhabi. You will diagnose faults, repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems and transmissions, and ensure maintenance records are accurate.

A Red Seal or equivalent certification plus 5+ years hands-on experience are preferred. The role requires on-site work with emphasis on safety, quality workmanship, and timely reporting of issues.