Senior Maintenance Supervisor – Instrumentation & Control

Mercury Hampton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to oversee instrumentation maintenance and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Nuclear Power Plant with leadership capabilities. This role offers an opportunity to work in a world-class environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Work at a world-class nuclear facility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Nuclear Power Plant outage environment.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards.
• Manage first-line disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.

Skills

Supervision and guidance on maintenance scopes

Troubleshooting skills for complex systems

Leadership and decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical or engineering qualification

Job description

Location: Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
Join the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor, leading instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting activities. You will ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational policies while driving reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert supervision and guidance on maintenance scopes, complex troubleshooting, engineering evaluations, operability determinations, and operational decision-making.
• Lead instrumentation inspection and overhaul through planning, execution, and post close-out phases.
• Deliver toolbox talks, pre-job briefs, safety connects, and safety-related messages to promote a strong safety culture.
• Plan, organise, and execute work within scope to meet performance and productivity targets.
• Ensure quality standards by implementing procedures and collaborating with quality engineers to resolve issues.
• Manage first-line disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership and sound knowledge of mechanical fitting activities and company policies.
• Follow and enforce Health, Safety, Security, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity policies.
• Provide technical support during off-normal equipment investigations to ensure safe plant operations.
• Assist Shutdown Management in developing major equipment maintenance windows.
• Prioritise maintenance work to optimise resources and report results to engineering management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Nuclear Power Plant outage environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience in general maintenance and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) activities on primary and secondary sides.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental protection.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for complex instrumentation and control systems.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Relevant technical or engineering qualification preferred.

Why Work With Us?

• Work at a world-class nuclear facility committed to safety and excellence.
• Opportunity for professional growth in a challenging environment.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.