Mechanical Technician – Offshore Qatar

About the role

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians to join our offshore team in Qatar, performing pre‑commissioning, commissioning and maintenance on oil and gas facilities. The role ensures safe, reliable and continuous operation of rotating and static equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities for offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Install, inspect, test and commission mechanical equipment and systems.
• Carry out equipment preservation, flushing, cleaning, pressure and leak testing, and reinstatement.
• Conduct mechanical completion inspections and support punch‑list clearance.
• Support commissioning of pumps, compressors, turbines, generators, valves, heat exchangers, vessels and related systems.
• Perform equipment alignment, rotation checks, lubrication, oil flushing and functional testing.
• Assist with start‑up, shutdown, performance testing and troubleshooting.
• Verify equipment installation against approved drawings, datasheets and manufacturer recommendations.
• Prepare commissioning check sheets, inspection records, test packs and handover documentation.
• Coordinate with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, QA/QC and HSE teams while complying with PTW, LOTO, HSE and offshore safety procedures.

Required profile

• Technical Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience, preferably offshore.
• Proven experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical or energy industry.
• Hands‑on experience with rotating and static equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and equipment datasheets.
• Good command of English.
• Valid BOSIET or FOET certification (mandatory).
• Valid H2S certificate (mandatory).

Required skills

• Mechanical pre‑commissioning and commissioning
• Preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance
• Rotating equipment handling (pumps, compressors, turbines, generators)
• Static equipment handling (valves, heat exchangers, vessels)
• Equipment alignment, rotation checks and lubrication
• Oil flushing and functional testing
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and datasheets