Torque Turns Mechanic – Equipment Maintenance

About the role

The Torque Turns Computer Maintenance / SALVO LAB Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting torque‑turn monitoring systems used during tubular running operations. You will work on‑site with field crews to ensure reliable oil and gas well construction.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain torque‑turn computer systems, data acquisition units and associated sensors such as load cells, encoders and proximity sensors.
• Perform equipment calibration, validation and functional testing to meet accuracy and client requirements.
• Monitor live torque‑turn plots during casing, tubing and completion operations and provide immediate feedback when trends deviate from specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software faults in the field, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Execute preventive maintenance, pre‑job checks and routine inspections to maximize uptime.
• Analyze torque‑turn data to identify anomalies and connection make‑up issues.
• Provide technical support to field crews during rig‑up, rig‑down and operational activities.
• Maintain inventory of spares, consumables and backup equipment.
• Comply with HSE policies, permit‑to‑work requirements and participate in toolbox talks.

Required profile

• Technical Diploma, Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in oil & gas field operations, specifically torque‑turn or tubular running services.
• Solid understanding of torque‑turn principles, connection make‑up theory and acceptance criteria.
• Hands‑on experience with torque‑turn software platforms and data acquisition hardware.
• Familiarity with power tongs, electric and diesel power units, casing running tools (CRT) and tubular handling equipment.

Required skills

• Torque‑turn monitoring systems
• Data acquisition hardware
• Load cells, encoders, proximity sensors
• Power tongs
• Electric & diesel power units
• Casing running tools (CRT)
• Tubular handling equipment