Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ADNOC Offshore in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical maintenance on critical static equipment across offshore facilities. The role includes preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, piping, and related systems.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of oil & gas experience, and strong English communication skills.

Formación

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5-7 years of mechanical maintenance experience in oil & gas.
• Proficiency in English communication and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on static equipment such as vessels, tanks, and piping.
• Conduct inspections and identify equipment defects; support integrity assessments.
• Assist with shutdowns, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities.
• Update maintenance records and contribute to reliability improvements.

Conocimientos

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Inspection

Reading drawings & P&IDs

English communication

Maintenance planning

Educación

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

MAXIMO

Descripción del empleo

Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair - Experience: 5-7 years of mechanical maintenance experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of static equipment across ADNOC Offshore facilities. The role involves preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of pressure vessels, tanks, columns, heat exchangers, piping, and associated equipment. The successful candidate will carry out mechanical repairs, support equipment integrity inspections, identify equipment defects, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively. The position also supports plant shutdowns, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities. As a senior technical resource, the technician will provide practical guidance to junior personnel and contribute to equipment reliability, maintenance quality, and compliance with ADNOC safety requirements.

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on static equipment, including vessels, tanks, columns, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Conduct internal and external equipment inspections as required.
• Perform gasket replacement, bolt tightening, leak repairs, flange management, nozzle replacement, and associated mechanical fit-up activities.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, and test air coolers, strainers, filters, receivers, and pig traps.
• Identify mechanical defects and complete appropriate repairs in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Verify equipment condition and readiness following maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support reliable plant operations.

Equipment Inspection and Mechanical Integrity

• Support the preparation and execution of static equipment integrity inspections.
• Assist with thickness measurements and investigations of equipment abnormalities.
• Participate in confined space entry activities for internal inspection of vessels and columns during shutdowns.
• Identify and report corrosion, deformation, cracks, leaks, and other equipment defects.
• Provide inspection findings and technical information to engineers responsible for integrity assessments.
• Support evaluation of equipment condition and required corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection and repair records.

Mechanical Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

• Diagnose mechanical failures affecting static equipment and associated systems.
• Investigate potential causes of equipment defects and operating abnormalities.
• Perform corrective maintenance to resolve identified mechanical problems.
• Assist with troubleshooting of valves, piping systems, utility packages, and structural attachments.
• Coordinate with supervisors and engineering personnel on complex technical issues.
• Recommend practical measures to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring failures.
• Support timely restoration of equipment to operational service.

Preventive and Condition-Based Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance activities according to approved MAXIMO schedules.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and condition checks.
• Perform temperature monitoring, leak detection, basic vibration checks, lubrication, and structural inspections where applicable.
• Identify deterioration or abnormalities requiring further investigation.
• Provide feedback to maintenance planners on preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance tasks and inspection practices.
• Support safe and reliable operation of static equipment and associated systems.

Pressure Testing and Equipment Verification

• Assist with hydrostatic testing of equipment and piping systems.
• Conduct pneumatic and package pressure testing under appropriate supervision.
• Follow approved testing procedures and safety requirements.
• Support equipment preparation and inspection before testing.
• Report defects, leaks, or abnormalities identified during testing.
• Assist in verifying equipment readiness following maintenance and testing activities.

Shutdown Maintenance Support

• Participate in planned shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities.
• Support equipment isolation, preparation, inspection, repair, and reassembly.
• Coordinate assigned tasks with shutdown teams and other maintenance disciplines.
• Assist with internal vessel and column inspections under approved confined space procedures.
• Complete assigned maintenance activities within planned schedules.
• Report technical issues or resource shortages affecting shutdown execution.
• Support equipment reinstatement and readiness for operational service.

Commissioning, Start-up and Project Handover

• Participate in commissioning and start-up activities involving new static equipment and utility systems.
• Review relevant project drawings, vendor manuals, and technical documentation.
• Support verification of equipment condition and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with completion of outstanding punch list items.
• Support equipment acceptance and project handover activities.
• Participate in equipment readiness checks before safe energization or start-up.
• Coordinate technical issues with commissioning teams, contractors, and relevant supervisors.
• Maintain required documentation associated with assigned handover activities.

Materials, Spare Parts and Tools

• Identify spare parts, gaskets, consumables, and materials required for maintenance activities.
• Ensure appropriate handling, preservation, and storage of static equipment components.
• Check the condition and suitability of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Maintain lifting devices and associated equipment within assigned responsibilities.
• Report defective or unsuitable tools and request timely replacement.
• Support proper organization of maintenance materials and storage areas.
• Coordinate additional resource requirements with the supervisor.

Maintenance Documentation and MAXIMO

• Update and close maintenance work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Record completed maintenance activities using MAXIMO.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Document material consumption and relevant work permit information.
• Record equipment defects, repair findings, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily maintenance activity reports.
• Provide technical information for reliability dashboards and inspection summaries.
• Support accurate maintenance history and progress reporting.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Follow ADNOC maintenance policies, Codes of Practice, and approved mechanical maintenance procedures.
• Comply with applicable Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) requirements.
• Follow Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
• Apply Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) requirements during relevant maintenance activities.
• Comply with confined space entry procedures and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) controls.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Identify hazards before and during maintenance activities.
• Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, and equipment abnormalities promptly.
• Participate in toolbox talks, emergency response drills, and assigned safety activities.
• Maintain safe working conditions throughout maintenance execution.

Work Planning and Coordination

• Complete assigned maintenance activities within allocated timeframes.
• Report delays, technical problems, and resource requirements to the supervisor.
• Coordinate with other maintenance trades during multidisciplinary activities.
• Maintain communication with Operations and control room personnel.
• Support maintenance planning and shutdown coordination.
• Assist with prioritization of urgent equipment repair requirements.
• Provide technical updates to supervisors and relevant engineering personnel.

Technical Guidance and Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor junior and trainee technicians in static equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrate appropriate mechanical maintenance and inspection techniques.
• Provide guidance on safe equipment handling and repair practices.
• Share practical knowledge of flange management, pressure-retaining equipment, and maintenance procedures.
• Support junior personnel during troubleshooting and equipment inspection activities.
• Promote compliance with approved technical procedures and safety requirements.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance team capabilities.

Continuous Improvement and Housekeeping

• Identify opportunities to improve static equipment maintenance practices.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Support initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability.
• Maintain tools and equipment in suitable working condition.
• Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and free from avoidable hazards.
• Ensure proper storage of materials and equipment after completing assigned work.
• Provide technical inputs for maintenance performance reports and improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience

5-7 years of mechanical maintenance experience covering both static and rotating equipment.

• Experience working in oil and gas operating facilities.
• Practical exposure to shutdown maintenance and equipment integrity activities.

Required Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Static equipment maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Pressure vessels, tanks, columns, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Flange management and gasket replacement.
• Pressure-retaining equipment and associated mechanical systems.
• Mechanical equipment inspection and defect identification.
• Internal and external equipment inspection practices.
• Corrosion, cracking, deformation, and leak identification.
• Equipment disassembly, reassembly, and mechanical fit-up.
• Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing procedures.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and piping isometrics.
• Reading Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Basic predictive maintenance methods, including vibration checks, thermography, and leak detection.
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, preferably MAXIMO.
• Safe work procedures and hazard identification.
• Lockout-Tagout and confined space entry requirements.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Professional Certifications

No specific professional certification stated.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Applicable ADNOC standard technical competencies.
• Applicable ADNOC standard behavioral competencies.

Communications and Working Relationships Internal

• Mechanical Supervisors for Static and Rotating Equipment.
• Operations Technicians.
• Health, Safety and Environment personnel.
• Integrity teams (FI/BU).
• Maintenance Planning teams.
• Reliability teams.
• Shutdown and commissioning teams.
• Control room personnel.

Communications and Working Relationships External

• Maintenance and repair contractors.
• Equipment vendors.
• Inspection personnel.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer representatives.
• Project and commissioning service providers.

Work Conditions

• Office-based activities: Approximately 30%.
• Daily site rounds and field activities: Approximately 70%.
• Air-conditioned working environment: Approximately 30%.
• Exposure to prevailing site weather conditions: Approximately 70%.

Role Contribution

The Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician supports ADNOC Offshore operations through effective maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of critical static equipment. By maintaining mechanical integrity, supporting shutdown and commissioning activities, and applying safe maintenance practices, the role contributes to equipment availability, operational reliability, and production continuity. The position also supports maintenance team development through technical mentoring, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement of static equipment maintenance activities.