Mechanical (SMP)

ABIS; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

ABIS in Dhahran is seeking an experienced mechanical technician for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating and static equipment in oil & gas facilities. You will conduct vibration analysis, alignments, lubrication, and seal inspections to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background or related vocational training and 4+ years of oil & gas experience; expats with a diploma may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
• Expatriate candidates without a degree may hold a vocational diploma in mechanical tech.
• 4+ years Oil & Gas experience with degree; 11+ years without degree.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot rotating and static mechanical equipment.
• Conduct preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain compressors, engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, gearboxes.
• Overhaul, repair, and replace damaged components on mechanical equipment.
• Perform vibration analysis and condition monitoring to prevent failures.
• Align, lubricate, and inspect mechanical seals; inspect relief valves and MOV actuators.
• Carry out machining with lathe machines and other workshop equipment.
• Prepare maintenance reports and maintain equipment maintenance records.
• Coordinate with maintenance/engineering teams to ensure safe operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and OSHA standards.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Mechanical troubleshooting

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

Machining

Valve actuators

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Vocational mechanical diploma (for expats without degree)

Tools

Lathe machines

Maintenance tooling

Job description

• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating and static mechanical equipment within Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities.

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the reliability and efficiency of mechanical equipment.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain rotating equipment, including compressors, engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, and gearboxes.

• Perform mechanical equipment overhauling, repair, and replacement of damaged components.

• Conduct vibration analysis and equipment condition monitoring to identify potential mechanical failures.

• Perform equipment alignment, lubrication, and mechanical seal inspection and replacement.

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot relief valves, valve actuators, and Motor Operated Valve (MOV) actuators.

• Carry out machining activities using lathe machines and other mechanical workshop equipment.

• Identify mechanical faults and implement appropriate corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.

• Support the installation, commissioning, and testing of mechanical equipment and systems.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, OSHA standards, and maintenance practices.

• Prepare maintenance reports, document inspection findings, and maintain accurate equipment maintenance records.

• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient equipment operations.

Education

• Local and Expat Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology.

• Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Mechanical Technology or a related field.

Experience

• Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.

• Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.

English Language Proficiency

• Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:

• Internet-Based (iBT): 60

• Paper-Based (PBT): 498

• Computer-Based (CBT): 171

Preferred Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience in Oil & Gas and petrochemical environments.

• Strong knowledge of rotating and static mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Experience with compressors, engines, gas turbines, steam turbines, and gearboxes.

• Proficiency in mechanical equipment overhauling, repair, and preventive maintenance.

• Knowledge of vibration analysis, equipment alignment, and condition monitoring.

• Experience with mechanical seals, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment components.

• Familiarity with relief valves, valve actuators, and MOV actuators.

• Experience operating lathe machines and performing machining activities.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and mechanical maintenance practices.

• Preferred Certifications:

  • Vibration Analysis Level I Certification.

  • OSHA Safety Certification.

  • Relevant technical certifications in mechanical maintenance or rotating equipment.