Senior Compressor Technician

Anton-OSS; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Oilfield Services Group in Kuwait City seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Diploma) to maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment, with emphasis on MP/LP gas compressors, in support of on-site energy projects.

You will work with maintenance teams, contribute to HAZOP reviews, ensure compliance with international standards, and perform lifecycle cost analyses to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in compressor maintenance in Oil & Gas, refinery or petrochemical.
• Strong hands-on experience with process gas compressors (MP/LP).
• Familiarity with HAZOP, lifecycle cost analysis, and equipment reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot rotating equipment, especially MP/LP gas compressors.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues with maintenance teams.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews and support risk assessments and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and codes for compressor systems.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

HAZOP participation

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Anton Oilfield Services Group is a globally leading independent integrated oilfield technology services company, operating across major oil and gas production regions worldwide. The business covers oilfield technical services, oilfield management services, oil and gas development operations, natural gas utilization, AI-enabled solutions, and platform collaboration. Anton Group employs approximately 7,000 staff from over 30 countries and regions. Anton’s long-term goal is to become a world-leading green energy technical services company, growing together with its clients and talent to promote high-quality development in the energy industry.

About the Role.

Department: On Sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, particularly process gas compressors, including medium-pressure (MP) and low-pressure (LP) compressors.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues in coordination with maintenance teams.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews for compressor systems, evaluate operational risks, and support the resolution of identified HAZOP recommendations.
• Ensure compressor maintenance and operations comply with applicable international engineering standards and equipment codes.
• Conduct lifecycle cost analysis, risk assessments, and value improvement studies to identify cost-reduction and equipment reliability opportunities.
• Provide technical support during project execution and maintenance activities to improve compressor performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in compressor maintenance and servicing within the Oil & Gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry.
• Strong hands‑on experience with process gas compressors, particularly medium‑pressure and low‑pressure compressor systems.
• Good knowledge of rotating equipment, compressor maintenance practices, and applicable international standards and codes.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation-related compressor issues.
• Familiarity with HAZOP, risk assessment, lifecycle cost analysis, and equipment reliability improvement.