Gas Network Operations Engineer - Pipeline Systems

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Gas Network Operations Engineer - Pipeline Systems to manage and optimize the upstream natural-gas distribution network in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee routine operations, maintenance coordination, and safety compliance while supporting control-room activities and commercial metering.

Ideal candidate has deep understanding of polyethylene and steel pipelines, pressure-reduction stations, emergency response and non-routine live-gas work, with strong coordination

Qualifications

• Substantial technical experience in natural-gas distribution operations and maintenance.
• Understanding of polyethylene and steel pipeline systems, and pressure-reduction stations.
• Experience supervising control-room operations, contractors, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Plan routine operations for pipelines and stations.
• Operate the natural-gas distribution network according to procedures.
• Coordinate services for Virtual Gas Pipeline customers.
• Manage monthly commercial meter readings and support timely billing.
• Monitor emergency operations room readiness.
• Inspect distribution assets and ensure safe completion of work.
• Enforce policies, specifications and regulations.
• Organize maintenance for pipelines, valves and cathodic-protection systems.
• Evaluate spare-parts consumption against network requirements.
• Establish inventory levels for planned and emergency work.
• Monitor calibration schedules for instruments and meters.
• Support development and operation of gas pressure-reduction stations and new installations.
• Participate in emergency and incident standby rosters.
• Develop scopes of work for pipeline activities.
• Incorporate industry practices into work requirements.
• Act as Authorizing Engineer for pipeline operations.

Skills

Natural-gas distribution networks

Polyethylene pipeline operations

Steel pipeline maintenance

Pressure-reduction stations

Primary customer metering

Virtual Gas Pipeline operations

Cathodic-protection systems

Emergency control-room operations

Live-gas procedures

Pipeline Authorizing Engineer duties

Commercial meter-reading control

Monthly gas reconciliation

Job description

Gas Network Operations Engineer - Pipeline Systems

Job Snapshot

• Role: Gas Network Operations Engineer - Pipeline Systems
• Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Oil Rig & Pipeline Install-Maintain-Repair
• Experience: Not specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 22000-32000
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

Safe gas distribution requires coordinated network operation, preventive maintenance, emergency preparedness and disciplined control of materials and contractors. This position will oversee conventional and virtual gas-pipeline services while supporting control-room activities, live-gas work and commercial metering. The engineer will also help ensure that delivered facilities remain safe, reliable, operable and maintainable.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan routine operations for polyethylene pipelines, steel pipelines and pressure-reduction stations.
• Operate the natural-gas distribution network according to approved procedures and standards.
• Coordinate services provided to Virtual Gas Pipeline customers.
• Manage monthly commercial meter readings and support timely billing with the Sales team.
• Monitor the readiness and effective functioning of the emergency operations room.
• Inspect gas-distribution assets and confirm that work is completed safely.
• Enforce company policies, technical specifications and operational regulations.
• Organize maintenance activities for pipelines, valves and cathodic-protection systems.
• Evaluate spare-part and material consumption against actual network requirements.
• Establish suitable inventory levels for planned and emergency work.
• Monitor calibration schedules for instruments, meters and pressure gauges.
• Support the development and operation of gas pressure-reduction stations.
• Establish operating and maintenance procedures for new pipeline installations.
• Participate in the emergency and incident standby roster.
• Support accident investigations and recommend corrective action when required.
• Develop scopes of work for polyethylene and steel pipeline activities.
• Incorporate current technologies and recognized industry practices into work requirements.
• Act as Authorizing Engineer for relevant pipeline operations.
• Develop procedures for non-routine live-gas activities.
• Provide technical support during network incidents and emergency-response situations.
• Prepare tender-package scopes for operation and maintenance contracts.
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractors and submitted bids.
• Review pipeline installation materials before approval and operational use.
• Introduce techniques that reduce maintenance duration and public-service interruption.
• Audit contractor performance on steel pipeline operation and maintenance projects.
• Analyse recurring problem areas and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Confirm that completed facilities can be operated and maintained safely.
• Develop project reports, presentations and performance-measurement tools.
• Provide technical guidance to Control Room Operations Supervisors.
• Contribute operational requirements to annual OPEX planning.
• Track contractor and supplier performance against agreed measures.
• Participate in HAZOP, HSEIA and project risk-assessment reviews.
• Support Natural Gas Division maintenance and HSE-management processes.
• Prepare work packages aligned with project codes, specifications and HSE requirements.
• Complete LUAG calculations and monitor monthly gas-reconciliation statements.
• Coordinate technical matters with government authorities, contractors and suppliers.

Ideal Profile

The position requires substantial technical experience in natural-gas distribution operations and maintenance, although a specific academic qualification and minimum experience period are not stated. Candidates should understand polyethylene and steel pipeline systems, pressure-reduction stations, commercial metering, cathodic protection and electrical and instrumentation interfaces. Experience supervising control-room operations, contractors, emergency response and non-routine live-gas work will be important. Strong knowledge of international gas-distribution practices, tender evaluation, cost estimation and project work-package preparation is expected. The role also requires confident interaction with government bodies, suppliers and technical service providers.

Skills Set

• Natural-gas distribution networks
• Polyethylene pipeline operations
• Steel pipeline maintenance
• Pressure-reduction stations
• Primary customer metering
• Virtual Gas Pipeline operations
• Cathodic-protection systems
• Valve maintenance
• Instrument and gauge calibration
• Emergency control-room operations
• Live-gas procedures
• Pipeline Authorizing Engineer duties
• Commercial meter-reading control
• Monthly gas reconciliation
• LUAG calculations
• Operation and maintenance contracts
• Tender technical evaluation
• Pipeline material approval
• Contractor performance auditing
• OPEX planning
• HAZOP reviews
• HSEIA reviews
• Network risk assessment
• Emergency-response support
• Work-package development

Why Join Us

This role offers broad responsibility across gas-network operations, engineering support and emergency readiness. It provides exposure to critical distribution infrastructure, customer-service continuity and evolving pipeline technologies while contributing to the safe expansion of Abu Dhabi 's natural-gas network.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its natural-gas operations support industrial and commercial customers through engineered distribution networks, controlled maintenance practices and a strong commitment to public and operational safety.