Diesel & Hydraulic Drill Rig Technician

Fugro; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro is seeking a heavy equipment diesel mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and hydraulic systems on drill rigs and related equipment at mining sites. You will ensure maximum equipment availability, safety and performance through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.

The role requires 3-7 years’ experience with drill rigs or heavy equipment, and competency in English plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Diesel mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic certification.
• 3-7 years’ experience with drill rigs or heavy equipment.
• Ability to communicate in English and hold a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines on heavy equipment and drill rigs.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including pump, motors, valves, and cylinders.
• Repair and maintain drilling equipment, compressors, and support machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on drill rigs.
• Diagnose fuel systems problems including injectors, fuel pumps and filters.
• Inspect and repair hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshooting overheating, pressure loss, and abnormal hydraulic flow issues.
• Perform field breakdown repairs and emergency maintenance.
• Replace worn components like seals, bearings, hydraulic hoses.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical schematics.
• Maintain service and maintenance reports.
• Ensure all work follows safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics tools

Diagrams reading

Education

Diesel/heavy equipment mechanic certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Pressure testing equipment

Job description

Fugro is seeking a heavy equipment diesel mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and hydraulic systems on drill rigs and related equipment at mining sites. You will ensure maximum equipment availability, safety and performance through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.

The role requires 3-7 years’ experience with drill rigs or heavy equipment, and competency in English plus a valid driver’s license.