FS Mechanical Technician

 

Job Title	FS Mechanical Technician	Work Schedule	Equal Rotation
Department	Field Services	Work Location	HKN Syria Fields, Al-Hasakah, Syrian Arab Republic– any of HKN’s site
Reports to	N/A	Start Date	To be confirmed
Subordinates	N/A	Application Deadline	November 11, 2026
Contract Type	Open Contract	Other details	Three months’ probation

 

About Us:

HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km². The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.

 At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

 

Position Summary   

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment and utility systems within camp and field facilities. The role includes servicing and troubleshooting diesel generators, camp utility equipment, incinerators, pumps, water systems, HVAC-related mechanical components, and other mechanical assets to ensure safe and continuous operations. The technician must follow company maintenance procedures, HSE standards, and preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

·      Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment in camp and field locations.

·    Inspect, diagnose, repair, and service pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment.

·   Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.

·         Maintain maintenance records, service reports, and equipment history logs.

·         Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new mechanical equipment.

·  Carry out routine servicing of diesel generators, including oil changes, filter replacement, coolant checks, and belt inspections.

·         Diagnose and troubleshoot generator mechanical and operational faults.

·  Monitor generator performance, fuel consumption, engine parameters, and operating conditions.

·  Repair or replace faulty components such as injectors, pumps, sensors, alternator accessories, and cooling system components.

·    Perform load testing and ensure reliable power generation for camp and field operations.

·    Perform routine inspection, cleaning, servicing, and preventive maintenance of waste incinerators.

·  Troubleshoot burner systems, fuel supply systems, combustion chambers, control components, and associated mechanical equipment.

·  Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and company HSE procedures.

·      Work safely in H₂S operational areas, adhering to site-specific emergency response requirements.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

·      Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

·    Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within oil & gas, camp operations, facilities management, power generation, or industrial environments.

·     Proven experience in diesel generator maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting.

·         Experience in incinerator operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

·   Experience with pumps, compressors, water systems, and general mechanical equipment.

·    Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults using appropriate testing equipment.

·         Understanding of preventive maintenance and reliability practices.

·   Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.

·         Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

·         Good communication and teamwork abilities.

·         Ability to work independently in remote camp and field environments.

·         Good organizational and time management skills.

·         Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

·         Valid H₂S Awareness/Training certification is preferred.