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Mechanical Engineer (Rotating) (Basra, BA, IQ, 61006)

Halliburton · Iraq · Posted Sep 15, 2026

Company Halliburton Location Iraq Employment type Full-time Posted Sep 15, 2026 Listed via Halliburton

Job Duties

Under broad direction, as a subject matter expert:

  • Performs preventive/predictive maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment relative to their assigned location.
  • Assists in supervising other technicians and prioritizes and/or assigns work when needed.
  • Possesses advanced diagnostic/troubleshooting knowledge and skills.
  • Performs advanced function testing to verify equipment readiness after maintenance.
  • Must be proficient in understanding/interpreting mechanical schematics/drawings/prints.
  • Ability to identify correct parts and locate them in a system search to enable accurate procurement of spares.
  • Ensures adherence, accurate input, and maintenance of data into Halliburton's system of record.
  • This role is responsible for following specific and detailed work processes within the Halliburton Management System (HMS) during daily job activities.
  • Responsible for mentoring junior technicians.
  • Responsible for ensuring duties are performed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
  • Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.
  • Consequences of error are easily measured and can be confined.

Additional Role Responsibilities:

(1). Provide the professional technical Support for Rotating equipment and facilities operation and maintenance services;
(2). Maintenance, support and troubleshooting of vibration, lubrication, controls applications / systems of equipment;
(3). Mechanical support of manufacturing units across the facility;
(4). Responsible of the training and technical development of the Mechanical Maintenance organization;
(5). Responsible for the development and control the annual budget for the Mechanical Maintenance organization;
(6). Routinely analyze and report expenditures to ensure budget compliance;
(7). Participate and advise in developing plans for major shutdowns, construction or alteration projects where mechanical inspections will be critical to the accomplishment of the work;
(8). Become personally involved in all repairs during shutdowns to insure a trouble-free start-up. Assume responsible role in start-up of all major rotating equipment after shutdown.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in related mechanical fields are required. A technical school certification is preferred.

Preferred Experience:
Minimum of 10-years relevant experience in their discipline or in an operations environment within the oil & gas industry.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

Oils Opertion ST,N°29 Burjesia, Basra, Basrah, 61006, Iraq

Job Details

Requisition Number: 211592 Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family: Support Services Product Service Line: Halliburton Project Management Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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