Job Overview
Job Details
Description
| Job Title | Mechanical Technician (Trainee) | Work Schedule | Equal Rotation, 2 weeks on/2 weeks off |
| Department | Production | Work Location | HKN Sarsang Block, Dohuk Kurdistan Region of Iraq – any of HKN’s site |
| Reports to | Maintenance Supervisor | Transportation | As per Company Policy |
| Subordinates | N/A | Accommodation | Shared Accommodation(camp) |
| Employment Type | Fixed-Term | Application Deadline | 3 May, 2024 |
| Start Date | N/A | Other details | Three months’ probation |
About Us:
HKN Energy Ltd. is a privately held, independent energy company with oil exploration and production operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
HKN Energy is focused on increasing production of its Sarsang Block, located in the prolific Zagros fold, and thrust belt of Northern Kurdistan. We have a highly experienced, diverse team with work experience in over 80 different countries. HKN Energy is committed to building a company culture that is guided by its Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Commitment, and Teamwork.
Position Summary:
- The Mechanical Technician will be responsible to the HKN Mechanical Technician for the safe, efficient & cost-effective operation of HKN site in Kurdistan region of Iraq. They will train to perform preventive and restorative maintenance duties and tasks safely and effectively on mechanical and instrumentation systems.
- Remote site and camp-based position requiring the candidate to work equal time shift rotation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Site focal point for all Mechanical equipment.
- Perform isolations/de-isolations as required and perform preventative and restorative maintenance duties and tasks safely and effectively on plant including rotating equipment.
- Perform personal isolations/de-isolations as required and perform preventative and restorative maintenance duties and tasks safely and effectively.
- Act as Performing Authority in the PTW system.
- Ensuring safe and efficient operation, Maximising the reliability and uptime of Diesel Driven Power Generation Plant, Process and Loading Pumps.
- Diagnosing and rectifying faults to maximise equipment availability, identify spares requirement and stock control.
- Monitoring and controlling works by vendors/contractors within his/her remit.
- Update and maintain the maintenance management system.
- Raise work permits and preparing work-packs, as appropriate to progress work, also for vendors and contractors.
- Compile Proof of work and competency portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicates must be self-motivated and proactive plus be able to demonstrate their ability to work within a small operations team structure.
- Candidates ideally have previous experience in a Mechanical role with exposure to all aspects of maintenance in oil and gas processes.
- Mechanical university degree beneficial
- Candidates must be proficient in English language both verbal and written.
- Be computer literate, and able to use MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Physical Requirements:
- Must be fit and Healthy and have an up-date Yellow Card with Doctors certificates.
- Must have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job description in an irregular shift pattern.
