Pump Engineer-IRAQ

Sonangol

THE RESPONSIBILITY WOULD COVER:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot centrifugal, gear, screw, progressive cavity, Chemical dosing injection, and positive displacement pumps.
• Ensure pumps operate within BEP (Best Efficiency Point) based on pump curves and process conditions.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for recurring pump failures and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs in line with OEM manuals.
• Perform shaft alignment using laser or dial methods and supervise dynamic balancing activities.
• Inspect and replace mechanical seals, bearings, impellers, wear rings, shafts, and couplings.
• Monitor pump condition using vibration analysis, temperature monitoring, and performance trends.
• Identify and mitigate cavitation, seal failures, overheating, abnormal vibration, and hydraulic issues.
• Review suction and discharge piping to ensure compliance with NPSH requirements and proper valve selection.
• Develop and control critical spare parts lists and manage spare parts inventory.
• Prepare technical reports, KPIs, and maintenance documentation for the Mechanical Superintendent.
• Ensure compliance with oil field HSE standards, API standards, and permit-to-work systems.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7 10+ years of experience in pump engineering within oil & gas or heavy industrial environments.