Reciprocating Compressor Specialist Engineer

About the role

Almeer Technical Services Co. W.L.L. is looking for an experienced Reciprocating Compressor Specialist Engineer to join a Kuwait‑based project. The role involves hands‑on maintenance, overhaul and commissioning of reciprocating air and gas compressors across industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and failure analysis on reciprocating compressors.
• Execute major overhauls, routine maintenance and component inspections.
• Assess condition, evaluate performance and drive reliability improvements.
• Reassemble compressors (box‑up) and lead startup and commissioning activities.
• Independently manage maintenance, overhaul, troubleshooting and commissioning tasks.

Required profile

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of specialized experience with reciprocating compressor maintenance and overhaul.
• Proven experience on various reciprocating air and gas compressors.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results on site.
• Preferred background in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power or other industrial facilities.

Required skills

• Reciprocating compressor maintenance
• Overhaul and reassembly (box‑up)
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis
• Component inspection and condition assessment
• Performance evaluation and reliability improvement
• Startup and commissioning
• Precision measurements
• OEM maintenance practices

What we offer

• Negotiable salary
• Urgent hiring with a joining window of up to two months