Rig Mechanical Service Engineer / Senior Drilling Equipment Mechanic

Fuda Energy Technologies DMCC; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Al Khobar seeks a qualified technician responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of drilling drive components. The role requires a diploma in engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a minimum of 5 years' experience. Responsibilities include managing inventory, ensuring quality control, and mentoring junior staff. Proficiency in assembly techniques and adherence to API standards is crucial. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in maintaining drive components for drilling rigs.
• Expertise in Mud Pump fluid/power ends and Drawworks braking systems.
• Familiar with API Spec 4F, 7K, and 8C standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and overhaul of core drilling drive components.
• Ensure quality control and document technical nodes.
• Manage workshop tools and maintain inventory of spare parts.
• Mentor junior technicians and participate in Root Cause Analysis.

Skills

interference fit assembly techniques

manual arc welding or gas welding

using precision measuring instruments

analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma or above in Mechanical Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Overhaul: Perform disassembly, troubleshooting, component repair, and high-precision reassembly of core drilling drive components, including but not limited to Mud Pumps, Rotary Tables, Crown Blocks, Traveling Blocks, Drawworks, and Swivels.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Strictly adhere to maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs). Responsible for measuring and documenting critical technical nodes, such as fit tolerances, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) results, and trial run performance data.
• Workshop & Inventory Management: Oversee the daily maintenance and calibration of specialized workshop tools and gauges. Maintain a dynamic inventory of spare parts and optimize procurement plans for consumables to ensure uninterrupted maintenance operations.
• Technical Improvement & Mentorship: Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures, propose corrective actions for recurring issues, and provide hands‑on technical guidance and training to junior technicians.

Skills

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or above in Mechanical Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Core Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in maintaining drive components for onshore or offshore drilling rigs. Expertise in the deep maintenance of Mud Pump fluid/power ends and Drawworks braking systems is essential.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in interference fit assembly techniques, including shrink-fitting (thermal expansion/cryogenic contraction).
• Skilled in manual arc welding or gas welding (Valid Welder Certificate preferred).
• Expertise in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., outside micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators).
• Standards & Compliance: Familiar with API Spec 4F, 7K, and 8C standards. Ability to interpret complex engineering blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Competencies: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to handle complex mechanical failures independently. High sense of responsibility, teamwork‑oriented, and adaptable to workshop or rig‑site environments.