Power Tong Operator / Hydraulic Technician

MST Engineering LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated Power Tong Operator / Hydraulic Technician to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely connect and install the Hydraulic Power Unit to the tong unit before operation;
• Start, run, monitor, and shut down the HPU according to safe operating procedures;
• Operate the power tong and backup tong safely during make-up and break-out operations;
• Make up and break out tubular connections according to the required torque specifications;
• Assist with positioning, gripping, and releasing casing, tubing, or drill pipe;
• Monitor tong performance during operation and immediately report any abnormal behavior;
• Monitor hydraulic pressure, flow, oil temperature, filters, hoses, fittings, and oil levels;
• Correctly connect and disconnect hydraulic hoses, ensuring proper pressure release before handling;
• Check for hydraulic leaks before, during, and after operation;
• Maintain correct hydraulic oil level and report any oil contamination, overheating, or pressure issues;
• Inspect dies, jaws, backup tong, hoses, guards, tong body, and safety devices before use;
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on the HPU, tong unit, hoses, and related accessories;
• Keep the HPU and tong unit clean, safe, and ready for operation;
• Assist with rig-up, rig-down, equipment cleaning, loading, unloading, and basic maintenance.

 Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Hydraulic Technician, Power Tong Operator, or similar oilfield equipment operator;
• Experience with hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, hoses, fittings, filters, and pressure gauges;
• Good understanding of Hydraulic Power Unit and power tong operation;
• Knowledge of casing, tubing, or drill pipe make-up and break-out operations is preferred;
• Ability to identify hydraulic leaks, pressure problems, overheating, and mechanical faults;
• Ability to work safely around pressurized hydraulic systems and moving equipment;
• Physically fit and able to work in rig site and field conditions;
• BOSIET / FOET certificate for offshore operations;
• Hydraulic related trainings, including safe handling of pressurized hoses, fittings, pumps, valves, and hydraulic systems;
• Previous training or competency certificate for casing, tubing, or drill pipe make-up and break-out operations.

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.