Engineer - Project

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer to plan, execute and deliver assigned equipment projects across the Ports Cluster under the guidance of the Senior Manager. You will manage technical specifications, procurement, installation and commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.

You will also support the handover to Maintenance and Operations, coordinate with OEMs and contractors, and contribute to CAPEX budgeting and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering; PM training a plus.
• Hands-on experience in equipment projects across procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of quality and safety management systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project activities comply with HSE regulations and internal policies.
• Execute equipment projects through full lifecycle: feasibility to close-out.
• Prepare specs and performance requirements for new equipment and modifications.
• Support procurement with technical tender documents and bid evaluations.
• Maintain schedules, budgets and risk registers; report KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Equipment specification

Installation & commissioning

Contract & vendor management

MAXIMO & SAP

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Plan, execute and deliver assigned equipment engineering projects across the Ports Cluster under the guidance of the Senior Manager, from technical specification and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover to Operations and Maintenance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and reliability standards.

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering or a related field. Project management training or certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP) is a plus.

Language Skills:

• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in equipment engineering, maintenance or project roles, including involvement in equipment projects.

Nature of Experience:

• Hands-on experience in equipment projects (specification, procurement, installation and commissioning) in a port, terminal, logistics or heavy industrial environment; exposure to container handling equipment (STS cranes, RTG/RMG, straddle carriers, reach stackers) is preferred.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office for reporting and presentations.

• Knowledge of quality and safety management systems, including regulatory requirements.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Key Internal Contacts:

• HSE

• Operations

• Maintenance

• Procurement & Contracts

• Finance

• Legal Division

• Corporate Asset Management

Purpose of Interaction:

• Project risk assessments, safety compliance on site, and reporting of near misses and observations.

• Equipment requirements, project planning around operational constraints, and acceptance of new equipment.

• Technical input to specifications, commissioning support and handover of new assets.

• Tendering, technical bid evaluation and contract management.

• CAPEX budgeting, cost tracking and project payments.

• Contract review, equipment insurance and traffic registration.

• Asset registration in the MAXIMO system.

Key External Contacts:

• OEMs, Contractors and Consultants

Purpose of Interaction:

• Technical clarifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT, project execution, commissioning and warranty follow-up.

Technical Competencies required for the role

• Project Management (Planning, Cost and Risk Control)

• Equipment Specification and Technical Evaluation

• Installation, Testing and Commissioning

• Contract and Vendor Management

• SMWP/SAP and MAXIMO

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure all project activities comply with HSE regulations, industry standards and internal policies, including risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work requirements.

• Execute assigned equipment projects (acquisition of new container handling and port equipment, upgrades, retrofits and life-extension programs) through the full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, procurement, execution, commissioning and close-out.

• Prepare project scopes, technical specifications and performance requirements for new equipment and modifications, in coordination with Operations and Maintenance, for review and approval.

• Contribute to business cases by preparing cost estimates and CAPEX budget inputs; assess technical alternatives based on lifecycle cost, availability, reliability and maintainability.

• Support the procurement process by preparing technical tender documents, conducting technical bid evaluations and providing technical input to contract negotiations with OEMs and contractors.

• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers and progress reports for assigned projects; monitor project KPIs and elevate deviations to the Senior Manager.

• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors and consultants during project execution; review engineering drawings, design documents and technical submittals and recommend them for approval.

• Coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), inspections and commissioning activities; ensure punch-list items are closed prior to final acceptance.

• Coordinate a structured handover to Maintenance and Operations, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, warranties and operator/technician training.

• Register new assets in the MAXIMO system and coordinate traffic registration and insurance for equipment delivered, installed and commissioned.

• Follow up on equipment performance during the warranty period and manage defect notifications and warranty claims with suppliers.

• Capture lessons learned and incorporate reliability and maintainability requirements into future equipment specifications and engineering standards.

• Provide technical support to technicians and share project knowledge with Maintenance and Operations teams.

People Management Responsibilites:

• N/A

Strategic Responsibilities:

Provide technical data and input to support the equipment investment plan and fleet renewal strategy, including equipment selection, capacity requirements and technology trends.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering or a related field. Project management training or certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP) is a plus.

Language Skills:

• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in equipment engineering, maintenance or project roles, including involvement in equipment projects.

Nature of Experience:

• Hands-on experience in equipment projects (specification, procurement, installation and commissioning) in a port, terminal, logistics or heavy industrial environment; exposure to container handling equipment (STS cranes, RTG/RMG, straddle carriers, reach stackers) is preferred.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office for reporting and presentations.

• Knowledge of quality and safety management systems, including regulatory requirements.