Senior Engineer, Maintenance

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced professional to lead electrical and instrument maintenance planning and execution in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on improving safety, integrity and plant reliability through structured maintenance programs and innovative upgrades.

You will review and optimize maintenance activities, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely availability of tools and spares for safe production. Strong communication and oil&gas knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical / instrument engineering or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8–12 years of experience in maintenance activities for electrical and instrument equipment in a large industrial setting, preferably oil and gas.
• Strong English language skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and coordinate maintenance activities for electrical and instrument systems.
• Develop and optimize maintenance programs using RCA, FMEA and similar methods.
• Support in shutdown planning and major maintenance activities.
• Drive adoption of new tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Communication skills

English proficiency

IT skills

Education

Bachelors in E&I

Tools

Maximo / SAP / CMMS

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Develop and ensure effective implementation of electrical and instrument maintenance programs to improve technical and operational safety, integrity and reliability of the assets and to minimize downtime of the facilities.

JOB PURPOSE

Develop and ensure effective implementation of electrical and instrument maintenance programs to improve technical and operational safety, integrity and reliability of the assets and to minimize downtime of the facilities.

Key Accountabilities

Job Specific Accountabilities

Maintenance Planning, Execution and Expertise

• Develop, review, and optimize maintenance programs for Electrical & Instrument equipment and systems through RCM, FMECA and other structured tools to improve plant availability, equipment integrity and minimize cost.
• Develop and implement maintenance execution performance assurance programs with regards to Electrical & Instrument equipment and systems accordingly identify and implement improvement action plans.
• Prepare scope of work, conduct technical evaluation, establish contracts / service orders, prepare method statements, and manage execution of troubleshooting and major planned maintenance activities.
• Review existing maintenance practices and support implementation of innovative & modern methodologies to improve productivity and equipment performance.
• Support in resolving chronic Electrical and Instrument problems through different methodologies of RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Provide professional expertise in the technological up-gradation of obsolete Electrical & Instrument systems including assessment, scope preparation and execution of upgradation / modification works in existing facilities.
• Ensure timely identification and availability of tools and critical spare parts required to maintain safe plant and production availability at optimized cost.
• Prepare major shutdown maintenance programs for Electrical & Instrument equipment and systems and integrate activities within plant major shutdown plans.
• Provide technical support for development, implementation, and commissioning of new projects to optimize costs and ensure compliance with applicable standards and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of AI tools such as predictive maintenance programs for Electrical & Instrument equipment and systems to ensure power and control equipment / systems reliability

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Department / Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section Management Information and progress reports for Company Management

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Reports directly to Manager, Operations, regular interface with Operations Manager and discipline specialist staff on all field related issues including Operations & Maintenance activities, Assets Integrity, Facilities Reliability, Implementation of technical standards and guidelines and maintaining field set KPI's
• Daily interaction with VP - Operations and team members on the ongoing operations and projects.

External

• Interface and coordinate with ADNOC Group companies for interface operations and to share best practices for field management and best work practices.
• Contacts with consultants and contractors on projects carried out for Al Dhafra, as required

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in electrical / instrument engineering or equivalent Professional Qualification.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 8 to 12 years of experience in maintenance activities for electrical and instrument equipment, within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry
• Knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry
• Excellent knowledge of site workflows and plant processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Very good knowledge of verbal and written English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable
• Willingness to work and foster good working relationships in an integrated team from diverse locations.
• Good IT Skills .

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Interface Operations & coordination, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Be conversant with KPIs and support their delivery and attainment at all times
• Working experience with Maximo/SAP/CMMS