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 and gas sector. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs Wellhead and Pressure Control equipment, with a focus on safety, quality and customer service. The role is on a 20 days on, 20 days off rotational schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, maintain and repair Wellhead and 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 opportunities to improve customer value 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 and gas industry.
• Hands-on experience with Wellheads, Christmas Trees, valves, actuators, flowlines, specialty connections and piping systems.
• Proven experience of pressure testing according to API standards and of troubleshooting and repairing 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.