Senior Specialist, Technical Studies

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC is seeking an experienced professional to execute technical studies and strategic projects aligned with the company's objectives. The role demands expert analysis, robust decision support, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver initiatives that advance safety and sustainability.

The successful candidate will develop technical solutions, mentor teams, and represent ADNOC in technical forums while ensuring compliance with industry standards and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Management.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong data analytics, reporting, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage technical initiatives.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of technical studies and strategic projects to support organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex challenges.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to guide decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of technical initiatives to ensure desired outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in all technical activities.
• Foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in technical operations.
• Represent the organization in technical forums and contribute to the development of industry standards.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise to address emerging trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their technical capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical projects and initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of approved policies, processes, systems, and standards to support technical operations.
• Develop and monitor budgets and operational plans to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement to enhance technical methodologies and practices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in all technical activities.
• Develop and implement performance management systems to monitor and achieve technical objectives.
• Support the development of organizational structures and talent pipelines to meet business needs.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, motivation, and professional growth within the team.
• Prepare and present management reports to provide insights and recommendations for decisionmaking.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote the adoption of new technologies and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Ensure the availability of adequate resources and tools to support technical operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Data gathering

Reporting

Project management

Data analysis

Data visualization

Technical writing

AI fluency

Process optimization

Engineering principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Management

Job description

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Execute technical studies and strategic projects in alignment with the company's objectives. Provide expert analysis and recommendations to support decision-making processes. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of technical initiatives. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in technical methodologies and practices. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. Develop and maintain technical expertise to address complex challenges and opportunities. Represent the organization in technical forums and contribute to the development of industry best practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific:

• Lead the execution of technical studies and strategic projects to support organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement innovative technical solutions to address complex challenges.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to guide decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of technical initiatives to ensure desired outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in all technical activities.
• Foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in technical operations.
• Represent the organization in technical forums and contribute to the development of industry standards.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise to address emerging trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their technical capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technical projects and initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of approved policies, processes, systems, and standards to support technical operations.
• Develop and monitor budgets and operational plans to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement to enhance technical methodologies and practices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards in all technical activities.
• Develop and implement performance management systems to monitor and achieve technical objectives.
• Support the development of organizational structures and talent pipelines to meet business needs.
• Encourage a culture of collaboration, motivation, and professional growth within the team.
• Prepare and present management reports to provide insights and recommendations for decisionmaking.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote the adoption of new technologies and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Ensure the availability of adequate resources and tools to support technical operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.

Generic:

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

Budgets

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

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ 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 best industry 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, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Internal:

• Frequent interaction with immediate line manager, peer managers, and team members to discuss technical strategies, policies, and operations.
• Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams and departments to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Engagement with senior management to provide updates and recommendations on technical initiatives.
• Participation in internal meetings and workshops to share knowledge and insights.

External:

• Regular communication with external stakeholders, including industry experts, consultants, and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance and alignment with industry standards.
• Representation of the organization in technical forums, conferences, and workshops to share expertise and gain insights.
• Collaboration with external partners and vendors to support technical projects and initiatives.
• Engagement with government entities and industry associations to address regulatory and technical requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Management.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

10 years of experience.

CORE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Data Gathering and Reporting (L4), IT Specifications and Documentation (L4), Project Management (L3),

Technical Service Excellence (L4), Data Analysis (L4), Research and Innovation (L4), Data Engineering and

Business Validation (L4), Standards Compliance and Adherence (L4), Engineering Principles and Technology

(L4), Compliance Review and Assessment (L2), Data Visualisation and Presentation (L4), Technical Data

Analysis for Products (L4), Technical Writing (L4), Service Engineering (L4), AI Fluency (L3), AI-Driven Process

Optimization (L4), Intelligent Data Interpretation (L4)