Metal Lab Technician M/F

SPIE Turbomachinery; Al Khor, Doha; On-site; QAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Transportation

Expat accommodation

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy in Doha seeks a Metal Lab Technician to work with the Qatar Service Center to meet Baker Hughes standards and analyze gas turbine component samples in the metallurgical laboratory.

You will prepare test specimens, evaluate microstructure with microscope, perform hardness checks, maintain equipment, and prepare reports while upholding safety rules and clean work areas.

Qualifications

• Requires on-the-job experience in metallurgical laboratory, including preparation, analysis and interpretation of gas turbine component samples.
• Must read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong shop mathematics including decimals and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test specimens including cutting, mounting, and polishing up to 1um.
• Evaluate prepared test specimens microstructure with microscope and report results.
• Assist in analysis of test specimens for new products, processes or technologies.
• Create work instructions for metallurgical lab activities.
• Maintain test specimen storage and reports per procedure.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab machines and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Update digital shop systems (Digital Work Order, Time Vouchering, etc).
• Assist with vacuum furnace and thermal spray operations as required.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Microscopy

Specimen preparation

Hardness testing

Lab instrumentation

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microscope

Mounting press

Disc polishing machine

Hardness tester

Job description

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Servies Energy Doha for a:

• The Metal Lab Technician will work with respective cell leader of the Qatar Service Center to make sure all BAKER HUGHES standards and Organizational need are met.


• Responsible to perform laboratory sample analysis on Gas Turbine components by using metallurgical laboratory in the organization.

Profile

• As Metal Lab Technician, He / She will be performing below but not limited to.


• Preparation of test specimen including cutting, mounting, and polishing up to 1um


• Evaluation of prepared test specimen microstructure with microscope, specimen bend test, hardness check and report preparation.


• Assist on analysis of test specimen regards to new products / Process / new technologies qualification.


• Assist on creating work Instruction for metallurgical lab activities against the process.


• Identification, storing & retaining the test specimens & reports as per the procedure.


• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules and maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.


• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all machines and other routine labor work as required in accordance with production flow. Maintains a clean work area and contributes toward overall housekeeping efforts and other duties as needed.


• Updates digital shop systems related to assigned work (Digital Work Order, Time Vouchering, Operation completion)


• He/ she shall be utilized on Vacuum furnace and Thermal Spray operations as requires.


• He/ she shall be utilized on Assembling, Shot peening, Bucket Moment weight etc… as requires.


• Supports Lean process, including following flow line and identifying areas of improvement within work area.


• Ensures the work area is compliance with HSE requirement. Full compliance with BH Policies / Procedures

What can we offer you?

We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation

Minimum level of experience required

6 years or more

Required authorisations

Must have HS Diploma or GED. Strong shop mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions required.
On the job experience in metallurgical laboratory, including preparation, analysis, and interpretation of gas turbine component samples.
Experience using laboratory equipment & chemicals including microscope, mounting press, disc polishing machine, and hardness tester.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Languages

English (D-Full professional proficiency)

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities.

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

Reference

2026-44760

Reference

2026-44760

Publication date

17/09/2026

Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services

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