Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Static & Piping

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services LLC is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Abu Dhabi with expertise in overseeing the maintenance of offshore facilities within the Oil & Gas industry. The role requires 8 to 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in maintenance specifically in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in maintenance planning, leadership, and problem-solving, along with familiarity with corrosion mechanisms and CMMS tools such as SAP or MAXIMO.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years relevant experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in the Middle East preferred.
• Strong knowledge of static equipment and piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and commissioning activities of offshore facilities.
• Ensure operations are safe and efficient.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on static equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Tools

CMMS (SAP/MAXIMO)

Job description

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Accountable for overseeing, monitoring, and coordinating the maintenance and commissioning activities of equipment, pipelines, and offshore facilities.
• Ensures operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively, in compliance with applicable standards, to support uninterrupted functionality and optimal asset upkeep, with experience in Static Vessels Overhauling.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks) and piping systems.
• Expertise in static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks) and piping systems.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning tools (CMMS such as SAP/MAXIMO).
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, welding, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement reliability improvement strategies.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and mechanical engineering for gas turbine/compressor projects (advantageous).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Experience (minimum)

8–10 years relevant experience in the Oil & Gas Industry (mandatory). Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience and Middle East experience preferable.

Special Competencies

• Engineering experience (FEED & EPC).
• Mechanical design, equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Job Specific Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience in the application of process operation systems and technology in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Excellent understanding of any discipline engineering, including mechanical (static and rotating), piping, HVAC, and instruments.
• Understanding of process engineering principles.
• Drafting skills for EPC tender and contract conditions.
• Analytical thinking, knowledge for risk assessment, and presentation for improvement plan.
• Time management, multi‑tasking skills, and problem solving skills.