Mechanical Trainer - Oil & Gas

About the role

Eram Talent is hiring, through one of its Oil & Gas clients in Saudi Arabia, a Mechanical Trainer based in Dhahran. The role delivers technical training in mechanical maintenance, rotating and static equipment, troubleshooting and overhaul practices, to build workforce competency and ensure compliance with industry standards and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical training on mechanical equipment, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
• Conduct hands-on training on rotating and static equipment, compressors, gas and steam turbines, engines, gearboxes and mechanical seals.
• Train personnel in equipment alignment, lubrication, vibration analysis, machining and overhaul procedures.
• Provide technical instruction on relief valves, valve actuators and Motor Operated Valve (MOV) actuators.
• Develop and deliver training materials, practical demonstrations and competency assessments.
• Evaluate trainee performance and identify areas needing further technical development.
• Ensure training follows Oil & Gas industry standards, safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Maintain training records and give feedback on trainees' progress and competency levels.

Required profile

• Education: bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical/trade/vocational qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline; alternatively a high school or vocational diploma in a mechanical discipline.
• Experience: minimum 4 years in the Oil & Gas industry with a degree, or 11 years without a degree.
• Oil & Gas and/or petrochemical industry experience is required.
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL (iBT 60, PBT 498, CBT 171).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to deliver effective technical and practical training.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of rotating and static mechanical equipment, maintenance, machining and overhaul.
• Experience with compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, engines, gearboxes, mechanical seals, lubrication systems and equipment alignment.
• Knowledge of relief valves, valve actuators, MOV actuators and vibration analysis.
• Vibration Analysis Level I and/or OSHA certification preferred.