Wireline Tractor Technician — Field Maintenance & Reliability

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

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