Senior Maintenance Supervisor – Instrumentation & Control

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

Job summary

A leading nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to oversee instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting activities. You will ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards, lead maintenance planning, and foster a strong safety culture while driving reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have nuclear experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Contribution to safe power generation

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert supervision and guidance on maintenance scopes and troubleshooting.
• Lead instrumentation inspection and overhaul planning and execution.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Nuclear regulatory knowledge

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

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.