ARAMCO – RIG MECHANIC NEEDED IN SAUDI ARABIA

Rig Mechanic / Equipment Operator (Drilling & Workover)

Job Summary / Objective

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining critical diesel and electric rig components to ensure continuous, uninterrupted drilling operations. Based on-site in Saudi Arabia, the role requires a highly adaptable technician capable of diagnosing mechanical equipment, reading technical blueprints, and leading a crew under remote field conditions.

Core Responsibilities

  • Equipment Maintenance: Operate, service, and maintain diesel/electric rig components and related equipment, with a heavy focus on the Top Drive system.
  • Operational Continuity: Apply a strong working knowledge of drilling operations to make informed recommendations and decisions that minimize rig downtime.
  • Cross-Craft Support: Utilise a working knowledge of secondary crafts—including welding, pipefitting, crane operations, plumbing, and carpentry—to support overall rig maintenance.
  • Technical Interpretation: Read, interpret, and apply mechanical blueprints, equipment spare parts lists, and manufacturer service manuals.
  • Crew Leadership: Supervise, motivate, train, and coordinate subordinates on the rig floor to ensure safe and efficient work practices.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

Experience & Technical Skills

  • Rig Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in operating and maintaining diesel/electric rig components and related equipment (including Top Drive).
  • Industry Knowledge: Deeply familiar with standard oilfield terminology and general drilling operations.
  • Blueprints & Manuals: Proven capability to read and understand mechanical blueprints, equipment spare parts catalogs, and service manuals.

Communication & Language

  • English: Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Arabic: Colloquial Arabic is desirable but not required.

Licenses & Logistics

Living Conditions: Must be fully willing to work and live in isolated locations under drilling camp conditions.

Driving License: Must possess a valid Saudi driving license OR a Saudi Arab government-acceptable international driving license.

    These vacancies are for experienced international drilling and workover professionals for assignments in Saudi Arabia. Please apply only if you meet the stated qualification, experience and operational requirements for the position, are available for the required rotation, and are willing and able to travel to Saudi Arabia and attend interviews when required.


    PRE-APPLICATION EXPERIENCE SCREENING

    To ensure compatibility with current client contracts and deployment requirements, please confirm whether you have the required level of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to the position advertised, gained in the following international operating environments: the UK, Europe, North/Central/South America and the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, China, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Latvia or Estonia.


    Do you have the required years of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to this position in one or more of the international operating environments listed above?


    Immigration & Logistics Data Collection:

    The following information is collected to assess work authorisation, Saudi visa and deployment requirements, client allocation arrangements and mobilisation logistics associated with assignments in Saudi Arabia. This information is considered alongside the professional qualifications, experience and other requirements of the position applied for.

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