Field Service Technician - Upstream Oil & Gas

About the role

Caterpillar's Oil & Gas and Marine Division is looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to support customers in the upstream oil & gas sector. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs Wellhead & Pressure Control equipment, with a focus on safety, quality and customer service. The role is based in Muscat and follows a 20 days on, 20 days off rotational schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, maintain and repair Wellhead & Pressure Control equipment.
• Perform pressure testing in line with API standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Diagnose equipment failures and carry out corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Support well completion, including installation of wellheads and Christmas Trees.
• Install, service and remove hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
• Monitor well and annulus pressures and inspect equipment, coordinating replacements of missing or damaged parts.
• Provide technical support and equipment orientation to customers, and advise on correct installation, operation and maintenance.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation, and maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify business development opportunities and ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within the upstream oil & gas industry.
• Hands-on experience with Wellheads, X-mas Trees, valves, actuators, flowlines, specialty connections and piping systems.
• Proven experience of pressure testing per API standards and troubleshooting oilfield equipment in the field.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively to customer sites.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of annulus bleed systems and pressure monitoring.
• Customer focus, industry and product knowledge, decision making, relationship management, business development and value selling.

What we offer

• Onboarding support and strong mentorship.
• Global exposure and competitive compensation.
• Work-life balance and long-term career growth in a Fortune 100 company.