Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating, Static Equipment and Utilities

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Onshore in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to plan, coordinate and supervise mechanical and utility maintenance across rotating and static equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and adherence to maintenance procedures in oil and gas facilities.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in oil and gas maintenance, with strong planning and supervisory skills and experience with HVAC, STP, potable water, and plant utilities. On-site work in Abu Dhabi is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years of oil and gas maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities across field facilities.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance programs.
• Supervise contractor personnel and ensure compliance with ADNOC Onshore standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Coordination

Contractor supervision

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating, Static Equipment and Utilities Job Snapshot - Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating, Static Equipment and Utilities - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Experience: Minimum 6 years in oil and gas maintenance - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Overview ADNOC Onshore, part of ADNOC Group, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to plan, coordinate and supervise mechanical equipment and plant utility maintenance activities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on maintaining the availability, reliability and operational integrity of rotating and static equipment across assigned oil and gas production facilities. The successful candidate will oversee preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities involving mechanical equipment, HVAC systems, sewage treatment plants, potable water systems, lifting equipment, mobile generators, compressors and associated utility facilities. The role also includes machinery overhaul planning, equipment failure investigation, maintenance contractor supervision, shutdown maintenance coordination and compliance with ADNOC Onshore maintenance and safety standards.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Purpose Plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise mechanical and utility maintenance activities to ensure the availability, reliability and operational efficiency of rotating and static equipment within assigned oil and gas production facilities. Support plant integrity requirements through effective maintenance planning, equipment condition monitoring, machinery overhaul programs and timely implementation of corrective actions. Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved technical procedures, operational requirements and ADNOC Onshore safety and maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Plan, schedule and supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities across assigned field facilities.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in accordance with approved schedules and operational requirements.
• Supervise maintenance work involving rotating and static mechanical equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify maintenance requirements affecting plant availability.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with relevant operational and technical personnel.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently while maintaining equipment reliability and operational safety.
• Support effective execution of maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.

Rotating and Static Equipment Maintenance

• Supervise maintenance activities involving plant rotating and static equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential reliability concerns.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, improved or replaced as required to support operational reliability.
• Evaluate equipment condition and recommend appropriate maintenance interventions.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and repair activities for mechanical equipment failures.
• Support implementation of approved equipment modifications and improvements.
• Ensure mechanical equipment maintenance activities contribute to plant integrity and sustainability requirements.
• Maintain equipment availability in accordance with operational objectives.

Plant Utilities Maintenance

• Plan and supervise maintenance activities for plant utility systems.
• Coordinate maintenance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Oversee maintenance requirements for Sewage Treatment Plants (STP).
• Support the reliable operation and maintenance of potable water systems.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for external potable water supply facilities.
• Supervise maintenance of mobile power generators.
• Coordinate maintenance and servicing of mobile compressors.
• Oversee relevant mechanical and utility maintenance activities associated with camp facilities.
• Monitor utility equipment performance and recommend corrective actions when required.

Machinery Overhaul and Long-Term Maintenance Planning

• Develop long-range machinery overhaul plans based on equipment condition and operational requirements.
• Evaluate equipment performance to determine appropriate overhaul schedules.
• Review machinery running hours to identify planned maintenance and overhaul requirements.
• Coordinate overhaul planning to support high plant reliability and availability.
• Identify resources and technical requirements for major equipment maintenance.
• Support the preparation of maintenance schedules for machinery overhaul activities.
• Recommend appropriate maintenance strategies based on equipment performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel to ensure effective implementation of approved overhaul programs.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs

• Participate in the preparation of preventive maintenance programs for mechanical equipment.
• Contribute to predictive maintenance planning and equipment condition monitoring activities.
• Support the development of maintenance modification programs.
• Review maintenance requirements based on equipment operating conditions and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
• Coordinate implementation of approved maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance results and recommend improvements where necessary.

Major Shutdown Maintenance

• Participate in planning major shutdown maintenance programs for mechanical equipment.
• Identify mechanical maintenance activities requiring execution during planned shutdowns.
• Support the preparation of maintenance schedules and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant operational and maintenance teams regarding shutdown activities.
• Assist in organizing contractor support, tools, materials and spare parts.
• Monitor assigned maintenance activities to support effective shutdown execution.
• Ensure maintenance work follows applicable technical and safety requirements.

Equipment Reliability and Failure Analysis

• Investigate mechanical equipment failures and operational abnormalities.
• Analyze equipment failure information to identify underlying causes.
• Conduct or contribute to root cause investigations.
• Recommend appropriate corrective and preventive control measures.
• Evaluate recurring equipment problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of approved reliability improvement actions.
• Monitor equipment performance following maintenance interventions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical equipment availability and reliability.

Maintenance Resources and Materials Coordination

• Identify manpower requirements for planned and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure the availability of necessary spare parts and maintenance materials.
• Coordinate the provision of consumables, tools and other maintenance resources.
• Monitor resource availability to support timely completion of maintenance work.
• Identify potential resource shortages affecting maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and contractors to address maintenance resource requirements.
• Support efficient utilization of maintenance personnel, materials and equipment.

Contractor Supervision and Performance Management

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities performed by contractor personnel.
• Ensure contractors carry out assigned work in accordance with approved maintenance requirements.
• Monitor the performance of relevant mechanical and utility maintenance service providers.
• Coordinate with HVAC and sewage treatment plant maintenance contractors.
• Follow up on third-party inspection and certification service providers.
• Review contractor work performance and identify matters requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate contractor activities with plant maintenance and operational requirements.
• Ensure contractor maintenance activities comply with relevant ADNOC Onshore standards.

Safety and Relief Valve Maintenance

• Ensure maintenance and testing of low-pressure and high-pressure safety and relief valves.
• Coordinate inspection, servicing and overhaul requirements for relevant valves.
• Verify that valve overhaul activities comply with ADNOC Onshore standards.
• Monitor completion of required maintenance and testing activities.
• Identify technical or compliance concerns requiring further attention.
• Support the reliable operation of pressure safety and relief equipment.

Lifting Equipment Inspection and Certification

• Ensure timely inspection of lifting equipment.
• Coordinate certification requirements for lifting equipment and loose lifting gear.
• Monitor compliance with applicable ADNOC Onshore inspection and certification standards.
• Coordinate with relevant service providers and third-party certification bodies.
• Follow up on inspection findings and certification requirements.
• Identify lifting equipment requiring maintenance or corrective action.
• Support safe and compliant operation of lifting equipment within assigned facilities.

Maintenance Safety and Risk Assessment

• Participate in Task Risk Assessments for relevant mechanical maintenance activities.
• Review and endorse Task Risk Assessments in accordance with the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow applicable safety procedures and work authorization requirements.
• Identify potential hazards associated with mechanical maintenance and utility operations.
• Recommend appropriate risk control measures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and contractors to support safe work execution.
• Promote compliance with ADNOC Onshore safety and maintenance requirements.

Maintenance Documentation and Reporting

• Ensure maintenance records are accurate and regularly updated.
• Maintain relevant maintenance information in MAXIMO.
• Review and update equipment fault reports.
• Ensure maintenance logbooks reflect completed activities and equipment conditions.
• Monitor documentation of preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance work.
• Maintain relevant equipment maintenance history for future technical evaluation.
• Support accurate reporting of maintenance performance and equipment reliability.
• Ensure maintenance records are available for operational and technical reference.

Continuous Maintenance Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve mechanical maintenance procedures and practices.
• Evaluate maintenance performance and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Recommend modifications to mechanical equipment where justified by technical findings.
• Promote effective maintenance planning and resource utilization.
• Contribute to the improvement of plant integrity and equipment sustainability.
• Support implementation of approved maintenance improvement measures.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in relevant oil and gas maintenance activities.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical maintenance requirements within the oil and gas industry.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

• Maintenance of rotating and static equipment.
• Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance.
• Machinery overhaul planning and execution.
• Equipment condition and performance evaluation.
• Mechanical equipment failure investigation and root cause analysis.
• Plant equipment reliability and integrity requirements.

Plant Utilities

• HVAC systems maintenance.
• Sewage Treatment Plant maintenance.
• Potable water systems and associated supply facilities.
• Mobile power generators and compressors.
• Camp facilities and utility equipment maintenance.
• Coordination of utility maintenance service providers.

Maintenance Planning and Coordination

• Daily mechanical maintenance scheduling.
• Long-term equipment overhaul planning.
• Major shutdown maintenance preparation.
• Maintenance manpower and resource planning.
• Spare parts, tools and consumables coordination.
• Contractor supervision and maintenance performance monitoring.

Equipment Safety and Compliance

• Low-pressure and high-pressure safety and relief valve maintenance.
• Safety and relief valve testing and overhaul requirements.
• Lifting equipment inspection and certification.
• Loose lifting gear certification requirements.
• Task Risk Assessment.
• Permit-to-Work procedures.
• ADNOC Onshore mechanical maintenance standards.

Maintenance Systems and Documentation

• MAXIMO maintenance management records.
• Equipment fault reporting.
• Maintenance logbooks and work history.
• Maintenance activity documentation.
• Equipment reliability and performance reporting.

Professional Competencies

• Strong mechanical maintenance planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to supervise maintenance teams and contractor personnel.
• Effective technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Sound understanding of industrial mechanical equipment reliability.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance activities across multiple plant utility systems.
• Attention to equipment integrity and operational safety.
• Effective communication with maintenance contractors and plant operations teams.
• Commitment to preventive maintenance, reliability improvement and continuous operational efficiency.

Professional Certifications

No specific professional certification is stated in the source vacancy.

About ADNOC Onshore

ADNOC Onshore is the largest oil producer within ADNOC Group, accounting for more than half of the Group 's total oil production. Its history dates back to 1939, when a 75-year concession was signed to explore for oil and gas in Abu Dhabi. ADNOC Onshore 's operations include the Bab and Rumaitha oil fields, which are associated with the use of captured carbon dioxide for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). The Al Reyadah Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) facility has the capacity to capture approximately 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually from Emirates Steel Industries for use in EOR operations. This position supports ADNOC Onshore 's production facilities through effective mechanical and utility maintenance, equipment reliability management and compliance with established operational and safety standards.