Engineering Program Director

Libera Consultants Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Director to oversee engineering programs at a nuclear power facility in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in nuclear power plant engineering, including a strong background in project management and safety compliance. This full-time executive role demands excellence in integration, operational support, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in a supervisory or management role in nuclear power plant engineering.
• Familiarity with nuclear operations, refueling outages, and startup testing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and virtual plant models.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and maintenance of engineering programs.
• Facilitate integration of engineering program results across units.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and compliance policies.

Skills

Leadership in engineering programs

Project management

Knowledge of nuclear safety design principles

Risk management

HSE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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Our key client, one of the largest energy companies in nuclear power generation in the UAE, is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Director to lead the development, maintenance, and oversight of engineering programs supporting a nuclear power facility.

The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, overseeing asset, component, and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) programs while integrating results across all plant units.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Program Leadership: Direct development and maintenance of engineering programs to meet regulatory and operational requirements. Integrate industry best practices and oversee program execution, including supplier management.
• Inter-Unit Integration & Operational Support: Facilitate integration of engineering program results across units and support plant outages and emergency response as required.
• Corporate Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute the division’s business plan, optimize resources, monitor KPIs, and contribute to operational and strategic planning.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all health, safety, security, environmental, and business continuity policies. Promote a safe, secure, and risk-free working environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal leadership and external partners, including nuclear organizations, regulatory authorities, contractors, and auditors.
• Excellence & Quality Management: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and problem-solving. Ensure compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, and regulatory expectations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related science (Master’s preferred).
• 10–12 years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in a supervisory or management role in nuclear power plant engineering.
• Familiarity with nuclear operations, refueling outages, startup testing, design control, configuration management, and safety system operability.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety design principles, project management, work program scheduling, and risk management.
• Ability to read technical drawings and virtual plant models.
• Knowledge of HSE, hazard identification, and control measures.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Utilities

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