QatarEnergy is hiring a Senior Mechanical Technician for a contract role in Qatar. The job is based offshore, supporting the mechanical equipment on production platforms at integrated oil and gas production and processing facilities.
Main responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, maintain, repair and test rotating and static mechanical equipment on production platforms, working without close supervision.
- Give work instructions to lower-level technicians and contractors.
- Provide on-the-job training to national staff.
- Carry out mechanical maintenance programmes that follow the department’s quality policy for offshore production and processing facilities.
- Report technical matters to the Mechanical Engineer (Offshore).
Experience and skills
- At least 8 years of experience installing, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting a wide range of rotating and static equipment in the petrochemical or petroleum offshore industry.
- Of those 8 years, at least 3 years should be spent working with compressors, turbines, power generators and mechanical seals, among other equipment.
Education
- Completion of secondary education (12 years).
- Followed by 2 years of full-time training in mechanical engineering, equivalent to City and Guilds.
Other details
This is a contract position. The technician will work closely with the Mechanical Engineer (Offshore) and will be responsible for both hands-on technical work and passing on skills to other staff on the platform.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 4 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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