Service Supervisor/Technician

Advanced Search Group; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group is seeking experienced Service Engineers, Senior Service Technicians and Technicians in Kuwait to maintain, troubleshoot, and commission oil-injected rotary screw air compressors and dryers at customer sites.

Ideal candidates will have 3–15 years of hands-on field service experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and be willing to relocate to Kuwait. English communication, safety mindset, and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 15 years of relevant field service experience in industrial air compressors.
• Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning experience.
• Gulf experience is a plus.
• Ability to relocate to Kuwait.
• Good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of rotary screw air compressors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
• Overhaul compressor packages and test performance.
• Inspect and service air dryers and related components.
• Prepare service reports and customer documentation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning at site.

Skills

Hands-on field service

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

English communication

Education

ITI Mechanical / Electrical

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Technical Qualification

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Laser alignment tools

Vibration meters

Infrared temperature guns

Job description

Role & Responsibilities We are seeking experienced Service Engineers, Senior Service Technicians, and Service Technicians for a leading Industrial Service Company in Kuwait specializing in compressed air systems. The candidate should have hands‑on experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul, installation, commissioning, and repair of oil‑injected rotary screw air compressors and compressed air dryers.

Compressor Brands Experience (Any One or More)

• Ingersoll Rand
• CompAir
• ELGi
• Chicago Pneumatic
• Quincy
• BOGE
• Other internationally recognized industrial compressor brands

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of rotary screw air compressors.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults.
• Major overhaul of compressor packages.
• Airend inspection, repair, and replacement.
• Bearing replacement and mechanical seal replacement.
• Motor replacement and alignment.
• Coupling alignment using dial indicators or laser alignment tools.
• Maintenance of belt‑drive and direct‑drive compressor systems.
• Oil system and cooling system servicing.
• Replacement of oil separators, oil filters, and air filters.
• Inlet valve, blowdown valve, minimum pressure valve, and thermostatic valve overhaul.
• Solenoid valve troubleshooting and replacement.
• Leak detection and repair.
• Installation and commissioning of compressors after overhaul.
• Performance testing and fault diagnosis.
• Preparation of service reports and customer support documentation.

Electrical Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting industrial electric motors.
• Working knowledge of Star-Delta starters.
• Experience with Soft Starters.
• Experience with VFD/VSD drives.
• PLC and electronic compressor controller diagnostics.
• Pressure and temperature sensor troubleshooting.
• Reading and understanding electrical wiring diagrams.
• Electrical fault diagnosis using multimeters and clamp meters.

Air Dryer Experience

• Refrigerated Air Dryers.
• Heatless Desiccant Dryers.
• Heated Desiccant Dryers.
• Automatic Condensate Drain Systems.
• Air Filtration Systems.
• Dew Point Controllers.

Candidates should be familiar with :

• Laser Alignment Tools
• Bearing Pullers
• Hydraulic Presses
• Multimeters
• Clamp Meters
• Infrared Temperature Guns
• Vibration Meters

Other Requirements

• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Safety-conscious and team-oriented attitude.
• Valid Passport preferred.
• Ready to relocate to Kuwait.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Candidate Profile

Qualification

• ITI Mechanical / Electrical
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Equivalent Technical Qualification

Experience

• 3 to 15 years of relevant experience in industrial air compressor service and maintenance.
• Hands‑on field service experience is mandatory.
• Experience in shutdowns, commissioning, and troubleshooting preferred.
• Gulf experience will be an added advantage.