NES Fircroft
Field Operator with mechanical background
- Kirkuk
- Contract
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Nov 1, 2026
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Mechanical Technician · Kirkuk
Field Operator with a mechanical background needed for a 1-year contract role in Kirkuk on a 6-week on / 3-week off rotation. Requires a technical diploma in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in oilfield mechanical maintenance and operations.
About the job
Responsible for mechanical maintenance and operation, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of plunger pumps and associated surface equipment used in jet pump operations: 3-phase separator operation and maintenance, SSV, Valves, Manifolds. Wellhead operations.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plunger pumps.
- Operations with Separators, piping rig up/rig down, manifolds, Triplex, Plunger pumps, flowing to production operations.
- Dismantle, inspect, repair, and assemble plunger pump components.
- Replace packing, valves, plungers, seals, bearings, and mechanical components.
- Conduct alignment checks and vibration monitoring.
- Troubleshoot pump performance issues and mechanical failures.
- Maintain maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
- Assist during equipment mobilization and commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSE and maintenance procedures.
Requirements
- Technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in oilfield mechanical maintenance and operations.
- Strong knowledge of:Triplex and quintuplex plunger pumps
- Reciprocating pump maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Rotating equipment maintenance
- Separators maintenance
- Valves maintenance.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals.
Working hours
- Rotation- 6 week on /3 Week off
Skills
- Plunger pumps
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Rotating equipment maintenance
- Vibration monitoring
- Reading mechanical drawings
Details
- Profession
- Mechanical Technician
- Category
- Trades & Labour
- Education
- Diploma
- Experience
- Mid level · 5+ years