Senior Field Mechanical Technician - Rotating Equipment

Job Title: Senior Field Mechanical Technician – Rotating Equipment

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Field-based with travel across the UAE)
Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy / Industrial Services
Reporting To: Operations Manager

 

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading international industrial group specialising in rotating equipment services. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Field Mechanical Technician to lead field service operations across the UAE.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and overhaul of critical assets (steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and industrial pumps).

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Execution & Maintenance

• Perform installation, commissioning, alignment, and start-up of steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and pumps at customer sites.

• Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, including site-based overhauls.

• Conduct precision alignment , shaft/rotor runout checks, and dimensional inspections.

• Support on-site balancing and vibration troubleshooting.

2. Technical Troubleshooting & Reporting

• Interpret OEM manuals, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation to resolve operational issues.

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.

• Prepare detailed field service reports, inspection records, and job completion documentation.

3. Site Leadership & Compliance

• Supervise and mentor junior technicians and subcontractors during site activities.

• Ensure strict compliance with ADNOC HSE regulations , Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, and safety standards.

• Support critical outages, shutdowns, and emergency repair activities.

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Education

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).

• Minimum 12–20 years of hands-on field experience specifically with Steam Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors, and Pumps .

• Mandatory: Proven experience working on ADNOC sites and familiarity with their HSE/PTW systems.

• Mandatory: Proof of experience performing runout checks and condition assessments .

Software Skills (Mandatory)

• Unlike standard technician roles, this position requires excellent computer literacy :

  • SAP: Required for project tracking and documentation.

  • AutoCAD 3D & Primavera P6: Understanding/Working knowledge is required.

  • MS Office: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes

• Willingness to travel extensively within the UAE and work in heavy industrial environments (confined spaces, heights).

• Ability to work extended hours during shutdowns and emergency call-outs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with major OEMs or large O&M contractors.

• Certification in Vibration Analysis or Condition Monitoring .

• Knowledge of API and ASME industry standards.

STRAGO, an equal employment opportunity employer, is recruiting on behalf of our client. If your application matches the required profile, you will be contacted to go ahead with the selection process.