The posting
Job Title: Mechanical Technician (Support)
Location: Offshore (UAE)
Contract Type: Contract Hire
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: AED 3,500 (non-negotiable)
- Round-trip economy class air ticket
- Single status accommodation provided
- Food provided by the company
- Health insurance provided
Working Hours:
- Offshore: 06:30 – 18:30 (1-hour break)
- Leave cycle: 150/30
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of rotating equipment
- Experience in refinery or petrochemical industries
Job Description & Responsibilities:
- Hands-on experience in replacement of main bearings, connecting rod bearings, cylinder valves, piston rings, rider rings, piston rods, lube oil pumps, and other mechanical components
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
- Perform corrective maintenance for compressor malfunctions
- Conduct shaft alignments, lubrication, sealing, and inspection of reciprocating gas compressor components
- Prepare tools, materials, and spare parts as per maintenance schedules
- Maintain accurate commissioning reports, maintenance records, and documentation of all activities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to compressor package performance, efficiency, and reliability
- Participate in major overhauls, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks of reciprocating gas compressors
- Use diagnostic tools and instruments such as vibration analyzers and pressure gauges
- Follow safety protocols, hazard analysis techniques, and ensure a safe working environment
- Perform maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines and industry standards (API, ASME, etc.)
Additional Requirements:
- Hands-on experience in overhauling, repairing, and troubleshooting reciprocating compressors and auxiliaries
- Capable of performing breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance tasks
- Physically fit to work in confined spaces and lift tools and parts
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments
- Proficiency in PC tools, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
- Strong hands-on experience with reciprocating gas compressors and their maintenance procedures



