Mechanical Technician - Offshore

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our offshore oil and gas team in Qatar. The role focuses on pre‑commissioning, commissioning and ongoing mechanical maintenance of rotating and static plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Technical Diploma or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• 5–10 years of mechanical pre‑commissioning, commissioning and maintenance experience in offshore oil & gas.
• Proven offshore experience with rotating and static equipment.
• Valid BOSIET or FOET certification and H2S certificate.
• Good command of English.

Required skills

• Mechanical pre‑commissioning and commissioning
• Preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance
• Rotating and static equipment handling
• Compressors, turbines, pumps, generators, mechanical seals, valves, heat exchangers, vessels
• Equipment preservation, flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, reinstatement
• Equipment alignment, rotation checks, lubrication, oil flushing, functional testing
• Reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics and equipment datasheets