Senior Mechanical Technician (Non-National)

About the role

The Senior Mechanical Technician (Non-National) will join Front End's maintenance team in Saudi Arabia, providing specialist mechanical expertise on critical production equipment and mentoring national technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Execute complex mechanical maintenance tasks such as rotating equipment overhauls, pump and compressor repairs, valve servicing, alignment and precision fitting.
• Diagnose equipment faults using drawings, P&IDs and OEM manuals, and develop effective repair solutions.
• Lead critical repair activities during breakdowns, shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Mentor national technicians, transferring trade skills, quality standards and safe work methods.
• Comply with Work Permit System, JSA, LOTO and all client HSE requirements.
• Complete work order feedback, inspection reports and as‑left condition records.
• Maintain calibration and care of precision tools and measuring instruments.

Required profile

• Technical Diploma in any engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical.
• Minimum five years of experience in oil & gas or petrochemical plant maintenance.
• Proven competency in mechanical trades (millwright, fitter or machinist background is an advantage).
• Familiarity with permit‑to‑work systems and Aramco‑type site requirements preferred.
• Fluent English for procedures, drawings and reporting.
• Medically fit and eligible for a Saudi work visa/Iqama.

Required skills

• Work Permit System
• Precision fitting
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Measuring instruments
• Calibration
• Compressors
• Precision tools
• Using drawings
• OEM manuals
• Pumps
• Alignment
• Rotating equipment overhaul
• LOTO
• Repair solutions
• Valve servicing
• JSA