Gear Pump Subject Matter Expert (Polymer Processing) - 3 Months

About the role

Eram Talent is looking for an experienced Gear Pump Subject Matter Expert (SME) with more than 20 years of experience in polymer processing plants and polymer equipment. The role provides specialized technical expertise on the removal, installation, overhauling, troubleshooting, commissioning and operation of MAAG Vacorex VX450/560 gear pumps and associated polymer processing equipment. It is a short-term contract of 3 months based in Al Jubail.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and guide the removal, lifting, dismantling, cleaning, inspection and reinstallation of gear pumps.
• Perform troubleshooting, overhauling, commissioning support and test runs for MAAG Vacorex VX450/560 gear pumps.
• Carry out packing and seal replacement and timing gear adjustments.
• Diagnose and resolve gear pump and gearbox operational issues.
• Support commissioning, start-up and normal operation using DOW solution technology.
• Provide technical support for back-end systems such as pelletizers and extruders.
• Ensure proper installation, alignment, equipment integrity and safe execution of maintenance activities.
• Give specialist recommendations and practical guidance to the maintenance and turnaround teams.

Required profile

• More than 15 years of experience in polymer processing plants and polymer equipment.
• Proven hands-on experience in gear pump removal, installation, troubleshooting, lifting, cleaning and testing.
• Direct experience overhauling MAAG Vacorex VX450/560 gear pumps.
• Experience with DOW solution technology for commissioning, start-up and normal operation.
• Experience with packing replacement and timing gear adjustment.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of gearboxes, extruders, pelletizers and polymer plant back-end systems.
• Hands-on gear pump and gearbox maintenance and troubleshooting.