Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Ukaam; Industrial Area; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to ensure mechanical systems reliability and optimize equipment performance. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work on diverse mechanical projects within an international work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance reliability methods.
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rotating/static equipment: pumps, compressors, turbines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Knowledge of rotating equipment

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership 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

• Maintain rotating/static equipment: pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, piping, heat exchangers, etc.
• 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.