Senior Technician

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled professional to supervise the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of experience in a large industrial plant. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed, and providing training for UAE Nationalization. This role demands attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in repair and maintenance of instrument & control equipment within a large industrial plant, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out installation, maintenance, commissioning, repair of electronic and control systems.
• Ensure proper tracking of maintenance records and reports.
• Provide on-the-job training for UAE Nationalization programs.

Education

Diploma in Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Vocational trade certificate in relevant field

Job description

Job Purpose

Supervise and carry out the Installation, maintenance, commission, repair of electronic, pneumatic, mechanical and analytical instruments and control systems in the operating areas in line with HSE Guidelines, Operating & Maintenance Procedures and the Permit to Work system.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Install, maintain and repair, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical and analytical instruments and control systems in the operating areas.
• Supervise and participate in ESD system testing, plant shutdowns and the commissioning of new plant. Ensure the correct use and maintenance of workshop facilities and test equipment
• Supervise and monitor the activities of assigned Technicians, Fitters and contractors’ personnel in carrying out the installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of instrumentation, control systems and related equipment to ensure work is performed within process control & safety systems.
• Troubleshoot control related minor problems and report major problems/ discrepancies identified during ESD testing, and emergencies for timely resolution.
• Carry out regular appraisals of spare parts availability including estimation of future requirements and arrange for requirement for new tools, test equipment and spare parts and other materials requirements to ensure availability.
• Verify maintenance records, fault reports, log books, and alarm & trip indexes to ensure proper tracking.

Generic Accountabilities

• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
  • Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

• Provide on-the-job Training to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Tool Box

• Maintain all tools, safety gear and equipment provided by company safely and in working condition.
• Arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.

Time Management

• Carry out all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor in case additional resources are required to carry out the job within the assigned time frame.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in the operating procedures, modification of functional processes, machinery or equipment.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.

Housekeeping

• Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during and after executing the job, in line with established standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Reports

• Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare Section progress reports for Company Management.
• Provide input for the preparation of Method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

6 years of experience, in repair and maintenance of instrument & control equipment within a large industrial plant, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

• Physical Effort — Minimal
• Work Environment — A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Maintenance/ Maintenance Execution