Senior Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Lead

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a seasoned Senior Equipment Engineering Manager to develop and implement strategic maintenance plans across all ports, overseeing equipment, machinery and workshop facilities to ensure reliability, safety and performance. The role requires a Bachelor in Engineering (Master's preferred), 12–15 years in maintenance and reliability, proven leadership, and strong English skills.

You will manage budgets, tendering, supplier evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in Maintenance and Reliability in Manufacturing / Industrial environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize maintenance services to meet equipment availability, performance and reliability requirements.
• Monitor, review and report equipment performance and expenditure within budget and KPI targets.
• Ensure adherence to work practices, schedules, standards, risk assessments and procedures to deliver quality service at right price and time.
• Manage spares, tools, and maintenance supplies to ensure material availability.
• Oversee department budget and CAPEX/OPEX projects, define scope and support with technical evaluation.
• Recommend technical solutions for problems across all Ports.
• Develop equipment specifications, review tender documents, coordinate with stakeholders and hand over equipment.
• Comply with Abu Dhabi Ports health and safety policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about market trends and industry developments to maintain competitive edge.
• Assess risks in equipment and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a seasoned Senior Equipment Engineering Manager to develop and implement strategic maintenance plans across all ports, overseeing equipment, machinery and workshop facilities to ensure reliability, safety and performance. The role requires a Bachelor in Engineering (Master's preferred), 12–15 years in maintenance and reliability, proven leadership, and strong English skills.

You will manage budgets, tendering, supplier evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration