Mechanical Engineer - Oil & Gas (Middle East)

UPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oilfield services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer for maintenance roles. The candidate will troubleshoot, maintain rotating and static equipment, and ensure adherence to safety procedures. A minimum of 3 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, alongside fluency in English, is required. Join us to make a direct impact on operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably with on-site experience.
• Fluency in English for effective communication and report writing.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on station equipment.
• Ensure QHSE compliance and participate in emergency response.

Skills

Knowledge of rotating equipment

Maintenance team leadership

Static equipment maintenance

Problem-solving skills

HSE risk management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis (RCA) for various oilfield production, gathering, and processing facilities and systems. Develop and propose effective corrective actions.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on station equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, valves). Provide technical guidance and support to site technicians.
• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive technical documentation for mechanical assets within assigned areas (pump stations, valve stations). This includes equipment manuals, asset registers, management procedures, and operation & maintenance (O&M) records.
• Conduct regular inventory checks for mechanical materials and spare parts. Raise purchase requisitions for spares and manage the tracking and status updating of the mechanical spare parts inventory.
• Strictly adhere to Project and Site QHSE policies, standards, and safe work procedures. Participate actively in emergency response activities within the role's scope.
• Conduct HSE risk identification, assessment, and implement control measures for all mechanical activities within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure the correct use of all job-related tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate risk control measures as per the company's risk management process.
• Report all production safety incidents and near-misses within the role's scope promptly and accurately. Implement required corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform regular inspections of mechanical work sites and facility equipment to identify potential hazards, ensure all safety protections and devices are functional and reliable.
• Proactively identify equipment operational anomalies, failures, and potential risks.
• Verify the availability, condition, and reliability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment (e.g., centrifugal pumps, gas turbines, diesel engines) principles and maintenance. Proven experience in leading maintenance teams and developing maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Solid understanding and hands‑on maintenance experience with static equipment, including valves, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in the oil and gas industry, with on‑site experience highly preferred.
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is mandatory, with the ability to effectively communicate, write technical emails, and prepare reports.