Repair & Maintenance Technician - Tubular Running Services

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Repair & Maintenance Technician to support our Tubular Running Services (TRS) operations in Suriname.

The role is responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, testing and preparing mechanical and hydraulic TRS equipment to ensure it is safe, reliable and ready for operational use.

You will work across the full maintenance cycle, including equipment receiving, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, fault identification, repair, reassembly and testing, while following established safety, quality and maintenance procedures.

This opportunity would suit someone with strong mechanical or hydraulic maintenance experience. Previous oilfield or TRS experience would be advantageous, but candidates with relevant transferable technical experience will also be considered.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, service and repair Tubular Running Services equipment.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Support maintenance of power tongs, hydraulic power units, tubular handling equipment and associated TRS tools, where applicable.
• Dismantle, clean, inspect, repair, reassemble and prepare equipment for operational use.
• Identify wear, damage and equipment defects using appropriate inspection and precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic faults and escalate more complex issues when required.
• Carry out functional and pressure testing where trained and authorized.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, inspection documentation and equipment checklists accurately.
• Safely operate workshop tools and lifting or material-handling equipment where appropriately trained and certified.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping within the workshop.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and Job Hazard Analysis activities.
• Support continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives within the facility.
• Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to ensure equipment is available and ready for deployment.

Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma, technical qualification or equivalent.
• 2+ years' hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, workshop or equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Comfortable using hand tools, workshop equipment and precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Previous experience within oilfield services, offshore operations, Tubular Running Services, casing running or similar heavy-equipment environments would be advantageous.
• Experience with power tongs, hydraulic power units, tubular handling equipment, hydraulic systems or pressure testing is desirable.
• Able to read and follow technical procedures, maintenance instructions and safety documentation.
• Basic computer and mathematics skills with the ability to accurately complete maintenance and work-order records.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong safety awareness, attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team in a hands-on workshop and operational environment.

• Forklift, crane, lifting or relevant technical certifications would be advantageous.

   

Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, typically less than 10%.