Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Velosi Asset Integrity Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset integrity service provider is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical faults, implementing maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is a full-time permanent position offering opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of mechanical maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and maintenance reliability methods.
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes.
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes and condition monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimize equipment downtime.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical standards.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Prepare shutdown plans, maintenance schedules, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Support upgrades, overhauls, and facility modification projects.
• Perform RCA for frequent failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage mechanical spare parts and vendor coordination.
• Guide and support junior mechanical personnel.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical faults

Preventive maintenance programs

Knowledge of rotating equipment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Condition monitoring tools

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Project Location(s): Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimize equipment downtime.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance programs (RCM, vibration analysis, thermography).
• Ensure compliance with mechanical standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Conduct inspections, testing, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Prepare shutdown plans, maintenance schedules, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Support upgrades, overhauls, and facility modification projects.
• Perform RCA for frequent failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage mechanical spare parts and vendor coordination.
• Guide and support junior mechanical personnel.

As our ideal candidate, you should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and maintenance reliability methods.
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes and condition monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.