Overseas Mechanical Deployment Engineer (GCC)

The Friends Overseas; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friends Overseas Services seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support overseas deployment projects across oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, and manufacturing sectors in the Gulf region.

You will review technical specs, validate skilled trades credentials, and liaise with foreign employers to align recruitment packages with international standards and Pakistani emigration regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with overseas recruitment and deployment processes.
• Knowledge of GCC standards and Pakistani emigration regulations.
• Ability to verify trade certificates (NAVTTC, STEVTA, AWS, CSWIP, TUV).

Responsibilities

• Screen and shortlist mechanical trade candidates against client specs and GCC requirements.
• Conduct structured technical interviews (blueprint reading, WPS knowledge, maintenance planning).
• Verify authenticity of trade test certificates via online portals and correspondence.
• Prepare deployment documents including contracts, insurance, and pre-departure schedules.
• Coordinate with foreign employers on manpower requisitions and negotiations.
• Maintain a competency database mapping trades to ISCO and GCC codes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical interviewing

Documentation handling

Cross-cultural communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Online verification portals

Job description

The Friends Overseas Services seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support overseas deployment projects across oil & gas, petrochemical, construction, and manufacturing sectors in the Gulf region.

You will review technical specs, validate skilled trades credentials, and liaise with foreign employers to align recruitment packages with international standards and Pakistani emigration regulations.