Job Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Technician in Saudi Arabia, specializing in industrial valve overhauling, precision on-site machining, and mechanical field services.

The position involves inspecting, repairing, testing, and maintaining industrial valves and mechanical equipment at workshops and client facilities. The successful candidate will also support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, preventive maintenance, and emergency service operations while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities as Mechanical Technician

• Inspect, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and test industrial valves, including gate, globe, ball, butterfly, check, and control valves.
• Perform valve lapping, grinding, seat restoration, gasket replacement, and component repairs.
• Conduct hydrostatic, pneumatic, pressure, and functional testing according to approved procedures.
• Diagnose valve leakage, mechanical defects, and equipment performance issues.
• Operate portable machining equipment for flange facing, line boring, milling, drilling, and precision repair activities.
• Perform in-situ machining on valves, flanges, pumps, and related mechanical components.
• Set up and align machining equipment while verifying measurements, tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
• Support industrial shutdowns, plant turnarounds, scheduled maintenance, and emergency field assignments.
• Interpret technical drawings, equipment specifications, and maintenance instructions.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and client representatives to complete assigned work efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement reports, testing results, and service documentation.
• Follow HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO), equipment isolation, and PPE standards.
• Inspect and maintain tools, report unsafe conditions, and ensure all work meets approved quality requirements.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Technical Diploma, ITI, vocational certificate, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Typically 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience in valve overhauling, mechanical maintenance, on-site machining, or field services.
• Proven practical experience in industrial valve inspection, repair, assembly, and pressure testing.
• Strong knowledge of valve lapping, grinding, sealing surface restoration, and component replacement.
• Experience operating portable flange-facing, line-boring, milling, drilling, and other precision machining equipment.
• Proficiency in mechanical fitting, equipment alignment, dimensional measurement, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, mechanical tolerances, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments, mechanical hand tools, and safe workshop practices.
• Previous experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, power generation, or heavy industrial environments is preferred.
• Shutdown, turnaround, and emergency maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet project deadlines, and maintain accurate technical documentation Gulf jobs.

Working Conditions

The role involves assignments at workshops, industrial plants, client facilities, and remote project locations. Candidates must be available for site deployment, travel, overtime, shift duties, and extended working hours when required Jobs in Saudi.

Compliance with applicable safety training, site access, and medical requirements is essential.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates with relevant valve maintenance, portable machining, and industrial field service experience are encouraged to submit their applications through the employer’s official recruitment channel.

Apply Now for this Mechanical Technician opportunity in Saudi Arabia.