Hydraulic Mechanic

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

Job Description

The heavy equipment diesel mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and drilling equipment used in Mining, and drilling operations. The mechanic ensures maximum equipment availability, safety, and performance through proper maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines on heavy equipment and dill 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

Required Technical Skills.

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and heavy equipment systems.
• Experience with hydraulic pumps, motors, and control valves.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic overheating, pressure loss and flow issues
• Knowledge of drilling equipment
• Experience using diagnostic tools and pressure testing equipment
• Ability to read hydraulic and mechanical diagrams.

Equipment Experience.

• Drill rigs
• Diesel generators
• Hydraulic power systems
• Air compressors.

Qualification

• Diesel mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic certification
• 3-7 years’ experience working with drill rigs or heavy equipment
• Experience with hydraulic systems and pumps
• Be able to communicate in English
• Be able to obtain a driver’s license.

Working conditions.

• Work in remote drilling sites or workshop
• Exposure to heat, dust, noise and heavy machinery