About the Role
Total Safety is seeking a skilled and certified Bauer Compressors Technician to join our team on a contract basis in Jubail, Eastern Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for maintaining the operational integrity and safety of high-pressure breathing air systems and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with Bauer compressors and a strong understanding of industrial safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform troubleshooting, rebuilding, and repair of Bauer Compressors, including models such as Mariner 320-E/D, O13-E/D, and O320-E/D.
- Service high-pressure breathing air systems, including SCBA and CASCADE systems, up to 6,000 PSI.
- Conduct specialized gas compression services, including CO and H2S.
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems related to compressor operations.
- Rebuild high-pressure blocks, involving piston replacement, cylinder honing, and servicing valve assemblies.
- Service Bauer P-Purification cartridge systems and monitor electronic CO/moisture sensors (Bauer Securus).
- Diagnose and resolve faults in Bauer PLC controls, logic boards, auto-drain systems, and pressure switches.
- Read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams of compressor systems.
- Install, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot CO and H2S monitor shutdown systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair engine-driven compressors, specifically Mitsubishi Model: L3E, Yanmar, and Hatz Model: 1D81.
- Assemble and troubleshoot SCBA and breathing air cascade systems.
- Generate daily reports and manage parts requisitions using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ensure strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and pressure-vessel safety guidelines.
- Perform hydrostatic testing of air cylinders and storage banks in accordance with DOT guidelines.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, rebuilding, and repairing Bauer Compressors.
- Proven experience rebuilding high-pressure blocks, replacing pistons, honing cylinders, and servicing valve assemblies.
- Proficiency in servicing Bauer P-Purification cartridge systems and monitoring electronic CO/moisture sensors (Bauer Securus).
- Expertise in diagnosing faults in Bauer PLC controls, logic boards, auto-drain systems, and pressure switches.
- Proficiency in reading mechanical and electrical diagrams of compressor systems.
- Familiarity with the installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of CO and H2S monitor shutdown systems.
- Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing Mitsubishi Model: L3E, Yanmar, and Hatz Model: 1D81 engine-driven compressors.
- Familiarity with the assembly and troubleshooting of SCBA and breathing air cascade systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting and parts requisition.
- Deep knowledge of CGA Grade ** breathing air standards and NFPA 1989 compliance tracking.
- Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and pressure-vessel safety guidelines.
- Familiarity with DOT guidelines for hydrostatic testing of air cylinders and storage banks.
- Proficiency with specialized tools including micrometer gauges, torque wrenches, pressure calibration tools, and electrical multimeters.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (approximately 20 kg).
Technical Skills and Competencies
- Bauer Compressors expertise
- Breathing Air Systems maintenance
- Gas Compression (CO and H2S)
- Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
- High-Pressure Block Rebuilding
- Purification Systems Servicing
- Bauer PLC Controls diagnostics
- Mechanical and Electrical Diagram Interpretation
- CO and H2S Monitor Shutdown Systems
- Engine Repair (Mitsubishi L3E, Yanmar, Hatz 1D81)
- SCBA and Breathing Air Cascade Systems assembly and troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge of CGA Grade ** Standards and NFPA 1989 Compliance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
- Pressure-Vessel Safety regulations
- DOT Hydrostatic Testing procedures
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, torque wrenches), pressure calibration tools, and electrical multimeters.
Work Environment and Contract Details
This is a contract position located in Jubail, Eastern Saudi Arabia. The role requires willingness to work in both onshore and offshore rig environments. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience. Bauer Factory Certification (*, OEM-Trained Maintenance LEVEL 3 or Bauer Training - Level GOLD) is mandatory. Certification to service high-pressure breathing air systems up to 6,000 PSI and industrial electrical troubleshooting certification are also required.
