Hydraulic Pump Technician

Unigulf; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIGULF is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Pump Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and test hydraulic pumps and components. The role requires practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, contamination control, precision assembly, and performance testing.

You will dismantle and inspect pumps and motors, measure components, prepare findings, and coordinate with machining and inspection teams to restore parts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience repairing hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and manufacturer manuals.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Knowledge of contamination control and safe depressurization.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and inspect hydraulic pumps and motors to identify wear and failure causes.
• Work on gear, vane, and piston pumps within training and experience.
• Measure critical components and compare against manufacturer specifications.
• Prepare inspection findings and identify replacement parts or repair work.
• Assemble units with correct clearances and cleanliness controls.
• Set up and conduct controlled performance tests with suitable equipment.
• Record pressure, flow, temperature, leakage, and other test data.
• Troubleshoot faults such as low output, noise, overheating, and leakage.
• Coordinate with machining and inspection teams for component restoration.
• Maintain repair reports, test records, tools, and the work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Inspection & testing

Education

ITI, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related discipline

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Pump Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and test hydraulic pumps and associated components. The role requires practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, contamination control, precision assembly, and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and inspect hydraulic pumps and motors to identify wear, damage, and failure causes.
• Work on gear, vane, and piston pumps within the technician's training and experience.
• Measure critical components and assess their condition against manufacturer specifications.
• Prepare inspection findings and identify required replacement parts or repair work.
• Assemble units using correct clearances, tightening procedures, and cleanliness controls.
• Set up and conduct controlled performance tests using suitable test equipment.
• Record pressure, flow, temperature, leakage, and other relevant test results.
• Troubleshoot faults such as low output, excessive noise, overheating, and internal leakage.
• Coordinate with machining and inspection teams where component restoration is required.
• Maintain repair reports, test records, tools, and a clean assembly area.

Requirements

• ITI, Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience repairing hydraulic pumps and motors.
• Understanding of hydraulic circuits, pump operating principles, and common failure modes.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics, technical drawings, and manufacturer manuals.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and hydraulic test equipment.
• Strong understanding of contamination control and safe depressurization.
• Experience with multiple hydraulic equipment brands will be an advantage.