Wireline Tractor Mechanical Technician Sonde Maintenance

Client of Visuna; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Visuna is seeking an experienced technician to maintain and certify wireline tractor sondes. You will disassemble, inspect, reassemble and test mechanical modules, drive sections and gearboxes to ensure tool strings are dispatched fit for purpose and traceable.

Strong reading of mechanical drawings and hydraulic schematics is required. The role involves performing pressure tests, torque verification, and detailed record-keeping, with on-site work in the UAE and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Essential diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on maintenance of downhole or precision hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics and BOMs.
• Competent use of torque equipment and inspection tools.
• Working English, spoken and written; ERP systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and certify mechanical assemblies per manuals and safety bulletins.
• Disassemble, inspect, assemble and function-test modules and drive systems.
• Replace life-limited components based on running hours and findings.
• Perform pressure testing, torque verification and leak checks.
• Record maintenance activity with full traceability in the maintenance system.
• Support root-cause analysis and preventive actions with reliability engineers.
• Coach junior technicians and trainees in procedures and tool handling.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

English proficiency

Documentation

Education

Diploma or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Purpose of the role

Maintain repair assemble and certify the mechanical assemblies of wireline tractor sondes so that tool strings are dispatched fit for purpose on time and with full traceability The role directly supports conveyance reliability in horizontal and highly deviated wells where tractor failure translates into rig-time loss and NPT

Key responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on tractor sondes strictly to the applicable maintenance manuals technical instructions and safety bulletins
• Disassemble inspect clean reassemble and function-test mechanical modules drive sections arm and wheel assemblies gearboxes hydraulic pumps and motors pressure compensation systems shafts bearings and sealing systems
• Replace life-limited and consumable components against running hours cycle counts and inspection findings
• Carry out pressure testing torque verification dimensional inspection and leak checks coordinate with electronics technicians for combined electro-mechanical functional testing
• Perform surface redress and troubleshooting at wellsite when operational support is required
• Reliability and records Record all maintenance activity tool history part serial numbers and test results in the maintenance management system with no gaps in traceability
• Support failure investigations preserve evidence complete failure reports and contribute to root cause analysis with reliability engineering Flag repeat failure modes and recommend preventive action
• Materials Verify part numbers against BOM before fitment raise spares requisitions and support cycle counts Manage workshop inventory of tractor-specific spares to avoid dispatch delays
• QHSE Comply with all site QHSE standards including risk assessment job safety analysis lock-out tag-out manual handling and lifting operations and control of hazardous substances Maintain workshop housekeeping and 5S discipline stop work on any unsafe condition
• Team Coach junior technicians and trainees on maintenance procedures and tool handling Participate in competency assessments and close identified development gaps

Essential qualifications

Essential Diploma or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent recognised trade qualification. Minimum 3 years hands-on maintenance of downhole or precision hydro-mechanical equipment in oilfield services. Demonstrated ability to read and work from mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics and bills of material. Competent use of torque equipment, pressure test rigs and dimensional inspection tools. Working English, spoken and written; computer literate with maintenance/ERP systems.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Direct experience maintaining wireline tractors (MaxTRAC, TuffTRAC or equivalent OEM systems). Basic electrical and electronics awareness sufficient for combined tool testing. Valid UAE driving licence. H2S, defensive driving, and offshore survival certification where the assignment requires site attendance.