Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

IHA Forum; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emarat is seeking a supervisor to oversee technicians and contractor personnel engaged in mechanical maintenance at Metering and Regulating Stations and on the pipeline network, ensuring plant and network availability and safe, on-time gas delivery in line with EMARAT SOPs and HSE policies.

Responsibilities include enforcing preventive maintenance, monitoring pipeline condition, managing contractor work under NOC, keeping records, initiating spare parts orders, and driving quality assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in mechanical engineering within Natural Gas Operations.
• Professional engineering qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians and contractor personnel in mechanical maintenance at Metering and Regulating Stations and pipeline network.
• Ensure procedures, safety and environmental policies are followed to maintain plant and network availability.
• Monitor MAOP pipeline sections and condition, reporting deterioration as needed.
• Oversee contractor work under No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirements and maintain records.
• Initiate requisitions for spare parts and tools and process Local Purchase Orders in Oracle.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

Job description

To supervise technicians and contractor personnel engaged in mechanical maintenance work at Metering and Regulating Stations and on the pipeline network with the objective of assuring plant and network availability to receive and deliver gas to customers safely and on-time in accordance with EMARAT’s standard operating procedures, health, safety and environmental polices and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all preventative maintenance/inspection/safety procedures and checks are carried out in accordance with the established department policy; provides recommendations to optimize plant availability, efficiency and safety
• Monitor pipeline condition monitoring programme to demonstrate the fit-for-purpose of each section of pipeline at their designated maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP); reports any deterioration in condition which requires attention
• Monitor work of contractors to ensure all work is carried out in accordance with No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Maintain proper records of all repair/maintenance work and spare parts used for each item of machinery/equipment
• Initiate requisitions for the acquisition of urgently required spare parts and tools, and raises necessary Local Purchase Order through the Oracle system

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures for mechanical systems and components to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of mechanical designs and manufacturing processes to verify adherence to quality specifications and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality management activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within mechanical engineering operations.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on quality management practices, standards, and tools related to mechanical engineering.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with mechanical systems, ensuring that potential quality issues are identified and addressed early in the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present quality performance metrics and reports to management, highlighting areas for improvement and progress on quality initiatives.

Key Interactions:

Internal:

• Quality Assurance

External:

• Regulatory Agencies

Qualifications and Experience:

• Required: A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Preferred: Relevant certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) are advantageous.

Experience;

Minimum of 3-5 years in mechanical engineering in Natural Gas Operations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10410
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 12:58 PM
• Locations Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat)., Sharjah, 3051, AE
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

About Us

Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.

The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services – which is why you can expect the expected, every time.

Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.

Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.

All our colleagues – from the barista to the car mechanic – are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.

About the Team

Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, Emarat, serves millions of customers across Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Dubai with great value, high-quality fuel at modern service stations. We serve the nation’s businesses across multiple industries, including hospitality, construction, aviation and real estate with a wide range of commercial fuels and lubricants.

In addition, we distribute to our residential customers from our LPG bottling plants in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and our new distribution centre in Al Qusais, ensuring that residents across Dubai and further afield are never far away from a fast and reliable source of power. Through our modern, best-in-class terminals at Jebel Ali, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, we lease the latest, high-quality fuel storage and distribution facilities.

Across the entire Emarat network, from our service stations, terminals and to your doorstep, everything we do is driven by customer happiness.