Mechanical Engineer

Wtsenergy; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to coordinate electromechanical installations and manage maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in power transmission, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong diagnostic skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with HSE standards, troubleshooting technical issues, and preparing maintenance reports. This position requires flexibility for office and field operations, including offshore travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage electrical network operation or maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance of electromechanical systems for power transmission assets.
• Experience in preparing documentation packages: maintenance and performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities for electromechanical installation and commissioning.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet HSE and legal requirements.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance and troubleshooting reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance software

Power transmission equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Mechanical Engineer is responsible to coordinate the final electromechanical installation and stations commissioning and then for overseeing the maintenance repair and performance optimization of electromechanical equipment within the power transmission assets. This role contributes to the reliability and efficiency of the power transmission assets and related equipment. The mechanical engineer will also develop and implement maintenance schedules, troubleshoot technical issues and adhere to safety and regulatory standards. The Mechanical Engineer will assist the Project Manager in coordinating all site construction and commissioning activities and after energization will assist the Maintenance Manager in organizing the maintenance activities required to keep the asset in sound technical condition ensuring compliance with HSE standards and achieving the Project Company’s performance indicators.

Responsibilities / Authorities

• Ensure proper coordination on site as the Company’s site representative of all stakeholders (Contractor, owners engineer, client, etc.) for electromechanical installation activities and commissioning.
• Make sure that all maintenance activities are performed as per HSE contractual requirements and related laws.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on electromechanical equipment in line with the recommendations and procedures from the original equipment manufacturers (OEM).
• Conduct first level trouble shooting works to recover the system with minimal downtime.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and fault analysis to identify and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Prepare, maintain and submit maintenance reports, trouble shooting reports and fault analysis reports.
• Issue daily work orders to the maintenance team and follow up on daily maintenance activities.
• Update maintenance records and documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for spare part replacement upon OEM recommendations.
• Update spare part stock through the CMMS.
• Ensure preventive maintenance on spare parts as per OEM recommendations.
• Assist the maintenance manager as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in high voltage electrical network operation, maintenance or related field.
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools, maintenance software and power transmission equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC) and safety regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments including field locations and high voltage areas.
• Experience in maintenance of electromechanical systems for power transmission assets (mandatory).
• Experience in electromechanical installation and commissioning of power transmission assets (mandatory).
• Familiarity with HVDC or FACTS systems (preferred).
• Skills in fault analysis and diagnostics for electromechanical equipment.
• Experience in preparing documentation packages: maintenance reports, performance reports and technical reports.
• Experience in maintenance planning and reporting in CMMS.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts precisely.
• Experience with field operations, installation, commissioning or repair work on HV systems.
• Solid understanding of maintenance contracts, procurement and vendor management for HV equipment.

Work Details

Primarily office‑based with frequent travel to offshore and onshore facilities. Requires flexibility to work outside standard office hours, including weekends and holidays as needed. Call on duty.