Engineer Equipment & Plant

Descon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UAE is seeking an Equipment & Plant Engineer to manage equipment availability and maintenance for construction and oil & gas projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, coordinating equipment planning, and optimizing rental resources. Suitable candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and relevant experience, with proficiency in SAP being essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction and/or oil & gas projects.
• Strong technical knowledge relevant to oil & gas environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the availability and maintenance of project site equipment.
• Implement preventive maintenance norms and schedules.
• Manage rental equipment to cover shortfalls in the fleet.

Skills

Technical knowledge of equipment categories

Familiarity with ADNOC standards

Proficiency in SAP (MM Module)

Awareness of rental equipment markets

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Descon is seeking a qualified Equipment & Plant Engineer to oversee the availability, maintenance, and optimal utilization of all project site equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for the implementation of GDES (Global Descon Engineering Standards) at site and will play a key role in equipment planning and management for shutdowns and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely availability of equipment and machinery at site.
• Reduce equipment breakdown time to accelerate work progress.
• Implement preventive maintenance norms and schedules.
• Manage POL (Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants) requirements efficiently.
• Arrange and track rental equipment to cover shortfalls in company-owned fleet.
• Maintain updated records of hired equipment to avoid redundant deployments.
• Execute equipment planning aligned with project needs (Onshore & Offshore).
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards for equipment selection and usage.
• Develop cost comparison sheets based on received quotations.
• Process service orders in SAP (MM module).
• Ensure timely invoice processing in SAP and obtain verification from end users.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction and/or oil & gas (Onshore/Offshore) projects.
• Strong awareness of rental equipment markets and suppliers specific to oil & gas projects.
• Sound technical knowledge of equipment categories used in oil & gas environments.
• Familiarity with ADNOC equipment selection criteria and operational standards.
• Proficient in SAP (MM Module) for service order and invoice processing.