Position Title: Ultrasound Technician / Ultrasound Analyst (ISO 18436 Level-I Certified)

Department: Predictive Maintenance / Condition Monitoring Services

Client: Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)

Employer: AlMeer Saudi Technical Services Co.

Work Location: Saudi Aramco Gas Plants (Berri, Fadhili, Khursaniyah, Wasit, Tanajob and

Shaybah Gas Plants), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contract Duration: Three (3) Years

Position Summary

AlMeer Saudi Technical Services Co. is seeking a qualified and safety-oriented Ultrasound Technician / Ultrasound Analyst (ISO 18436 Level-I Certified) to support Saudi Aramco's Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Asset Reliability Programs at Gas Plants in the Northern Area.

The successful candidate shall be responsible for performing airborne and structure-borne ultrasonic inspections of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment to detect early-stage defects, compressed air and gas leaks, steam trap failures, valve leakage, bearing lubrication requirements, electrical discharge phenomena, and other equipment anomalies. The Technician shall utilize portable ultrasonic inspection instruments to collect, trend, analyze, and report inspection data in accordance with Saudi Aramco standards, international best practices, and AlMeer's quality and safety requirements.

The Ultrasound Technician shall work closely with Reliability Engineers, Vibration Analysts, Electrical Maintenance Teams, Mechanical Maintenance Teams, and Operations personnel to improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance planning, and prevent unexpected equipment failures.

Key Responsibilities

Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring

Perform ultrasonic inspections on plant equipment including:

- Rotating equipment
- Electric motors
- Centrifugal pumps
- Positive displacement pumps
- Compressors
- Fans and blowers
- Gearboxes
- Bearings
- Valves
- Steam systems
- Compressed air systems
- Nitrogen systems
- Instrument air systems
- Process gas systems
- Vacuum systems
- Pipelines and piping components
- Electrical switchgear
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- Transformers
- Circuit breakers
- Electrical panels
- High-voltage equipment (where authorized)

Leak Detection

Conduct ultrasonic leak detection for:

- Compressed air leaks
- Nitrogen leaks
- Steam leaks
- Vacuum leaks
- Process gas leaks
- Utility gas leaks
- Flange leakage
- Valve passing and seat leakage
- Safety relief valve leakage
- Heat exchanger tube leakage
- Pipeline leakage

Locate, quantify, classify, and document identified leaks,



and recommend corrective actions to minimize energy loss and improve operational efficiency.

Bearing Condition Monitoring

Perform ultrasonic inspections of rolling element bearings to:

- Detect early bearing defects
- Assess lubrication condition
- Identify over-lubrication and under-lubrication
- Recommend lubrication intervals based on condition
- Detect bearing wear, contamination, and mechanical distress
- Support predictive maintenance programs by identifying incipient failures

Electrical Inspection

Perform non-intrusive ultrasonic inspections to identify electrical defects, including:

- Corona discharge
- Arcing
- Tracking
- Partial discharge
- Loose electrical connections
- Insulation deterioration

Support electrical maintenance personnel by reporting abnormalities requiring corrective action.

Steam Trap Inspection

Conduct ultrasonic testing of steam systems to:

- Assess steam trap performance
- Identify failed-open and failed-closed steam traps
- Detect steam leakage
- Evaluate condensate flow characteristics
- Recommend replacement or repair of defective traps

Valve Inspection

Perform ultrasonic testing of valves to:

- Detect internal leakage
- Evaluate valve seat integrity
- Verify valve performance
- Identify passing isolation valves
- Support maintenance planning

Data Collection and Analysis

- Collect ultrasonic inspection data using approved inspection routes.
- Review signal characteristics and inspection trends.
- Compare current data with historical records.
- Identify developing equipment defects.
- Prioritize maintenance recommendations based on equipment condition.
- Maintain accurate inspection databases and historical records.

Equipment Operation The Technician shall be proficient in operating ultrasonic inspection instruments from leading manufacturers, including but not limited to:

- UE Systems
- SDT Ultrasound Solutions
- SKF Ultrasonic Instruments
- Fluke Ultrasonic Test Equipment
- Sonotec
- Other equivalent ultrasonic inspection systems

Experience with UE Systems Ultraprobe and SDT Ultrasound Solutions equipment will be highly preferred.

Reporting

Prepare and submit

- Daily inspection reports
- Ultrasonic inspection reports
- Leak survey reports




- Bearing condition assessment reports
- Steam trap survey reports
- Electrical inspection reports
- Equipment condition reports
- Maintenance recommendations
- Monthly condition monitoring summaries

Reliability Support

Support Reliability Engineering initiatives by:

- Participating in predictive maintenance programs
- Assisting in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Supporting Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) activities
- Identifying opportunities for energy conservation through leak reduction
- Improving equipment availability through early fault detection

Minimum Qualification

- Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation, or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Additional training in Predictive Maintenance or Reliability Engineering will be considered an advantage.

Mandatory Certification The candidate must possess:

- ISO 18436 Level-I Ultrasound Certification (or an equivalent internationally recognized Level-I certification in Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring)

Certification shall be valid and issued by an internationally recognized certification body.

Experience Requirements The candidate shall possess:

- Minimum Five (5) years of experience in Ultrasonic Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance.
- Minimum Five (5) years of experience working in Oil & Gas Processing Plants, Refineries, Petrochemical Plants, LNG Facilities, or Power Generation Plants.
- Experience in route-based ultrasonic inspections.
- Experience in compressed air and gas leak surveys.
- Experience in steam trap inspection programs.
- Experience in bearing condition monitoring using ultrasound.
- Previous Saudi Aramco experience will be highly preferred.

Technical Competencies The candidate shall demonstrate sound knowledge of:

- Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
- Ultrasonic inspection principles
- Airborne ultrasound
- Structure-borne ultrasound
- Leak detection techniques
- Rolling element bearing condition assessment
- Lubrication management
- Steam systems
- Compressed air systems
- Process gas systems
- Valve diagnostics
- Electrical discharge detection
- Rotating equipment fundamentals
- Mechanical maintenance practices
- Reliability engineering principles
- Equipment criticality assessment

Software & Instrument Proficiency The candidate shall have hands-on experience with:

- UE Systems Ultraprobe software
- SDT Ultranalysis Suite
- SKF @ptitude software (preferred)

Portable ultrasonic ins

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