Mechanical Area Coordinator

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Area Coordinator to manage mechanical work within nuclear facilities in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, particularly in nuclear outages, and will be responsible for coordinating activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting teams. This role offers a contract of 4-months and includes provisions for food, accommodation, and transport.

Benefits

Food provided

Accommodation provided

Transport provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' mechanical coordination experience.
• Experience in nuclear outages/shutdowns is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of nuclear site permitting and radiological controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as area focal point for mechanical activities across shifts.
• Coordinate work packs, permits, and isolations with nuclear operations.
• Ensure compliance with radiological protection and controlled area requirements.

Skills

Mechanical coordination experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking skills

Job description

Mechanical Area Coordinator - Nuclear Facilities

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract: Initial 4-month contract

Visa/Sponsorship: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UAE

Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Area Coordinator to manage mechanical work fronts within nuclear plant areas. The role ensures resources, permits, and safety requirements are properly coordinated, supporting supervisors and craft teams during maintenance, modifications, and outages.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as area focal point for mechanical activities across shifts
• Coordinate work packs, permits, isolations, and access with nuclear operations
• Ensure compliance with radiological protection and controlled area requirements
• Track progress of mechanical maintenance, modifications, and outage tasks
• Support supervisors and craft teams with technical clarifications
• Escalate delays, risks, or safety concerns promptly
• Liaise with execution teams and client engineering on work progress and requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 7 years' mechanical coordination experience
• Mandatory: Experience in nuclear outages/shutdowns
• Strong understanding of nuclear site permitting, radiological controls, and controlled zones
• Excellent communication, organisational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work across multiple shifts and manage competing priorities

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Standard: 8 hours per day, 6 days per week
• Pre-outage: 40-48 hours per week (as required)
• Outage period: Up to 72 hours per week, with overtime applicable after 48 hours
• Food, accommodation, and transport provided