Machinery Repair Technician/Field Engineer

Basic Engineering Concepts & Technologies Inc.; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Workshop Machinery Repair Technicians for an exciting opportunity in Saudi Arabia. This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing various workshop machines while providing essential on-the-job training to local personnel. Technicians will travel to Saudi Arabia for short-term assignments under a U.S. Department of Defense contract, ensuring that the local repair workforce is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. This position offers a unique chance to engage with the Saudi Navy and contribute to the improvement of their workshop capabilities. If you're technically skilled and eager for international experience, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Travel Accommodations

Per Diem

Local Transportation

Qualifications

• Skilled in assessing and repairing workshop machines.
• U.S. Citizenship and DoD security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair workshop machinery.
• Provide on-the-job training to local workforce.
• Coordinate with project manager for task accomplishment.

Skills

Workshop Machinery Repair

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Inspection and Maintenance

Technical Qualifications in Machinery Repair

Education

Technical Certification in Machinery Repair

Job description

BecTech is looking for two qualified Workshop Machinery Repair Technicians who are skilled in assessing and repairing workshop machines - lathes, presses, drills, mills, pipe-threaders, saws, etc. The work entails inspecting, maintaining, and repairing shop machinery, providing On-the-Job Training (OJT) to the local repair work force, and defining requirements for new and replacement machinery as applicable.

Work will be performed under a US DoD contract for short-term, 2 x 30-day stints per year for three years and is performed in Saudi Arabia. Employment includes travel, accommodations, per diem, local transportation in addition to salary. Depending on the workload, additional trips may be necessary over the three year term of contract.

Task include:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair work shop machinery.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT).
• During each visit, the technicians will meet with the Saudi Navy personnel to survey shops and define requirements for work shop improvements.
• After the initial assessment of shop equipment, the technicians shall provide a list of equipment that shall be procured, maintained, and repaired in support of the Saudi repair forces' work shop machinery.
• Determine what other equipment that will meet the needs of the Saudi repair work force.
• Install, checkout, and provide operator instruction and logistical support for new and rebuilt machinery.
• Define requirements for new and replacement machinery and propose a plan of action for subsequent visits.
• Technicians will coordinate with Prime contractor's in-country Project Manager for the accomplishment of the work.

This opportunity requires travel to Saudi Arabia a minimum of twice per year for 24 days, plus some prep and follow-up time. Travel, lodging, in-country transportation, per diem will be provided. Work will be performed under a Foreign Military Sales case. Candidates must be technically qualified in machinery repair procedures and requirements. U.S. Citizenship required, U.S. Department of Defense security clearance and overseas work experience is preferred.

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation.