Senior Technician, Mechanical Maintenance (Process)

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to perform preventive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance on plant equipment across various processing and storage facilities. The role requires overseeing technicians, issuing work permits, and ensuring safety and reliability in operations.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of mechanical maintenance experience in large industrial settings, preferably Oil & Gas, and hold a B.Sc.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Certificate.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a large industrial organization, preferably Oil & Gas.
• Certifications:XXXXX

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, breakdown, and shutdown mechanical maintenance on plant equipment to support production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Control, and Workshop personnel as needed.
• Inspect and test completed work and prepare daily maintenance reports detailing faults, work performed, materials, labor, and time.
• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance and replace worn or damaged parts.
• Assist with diagnosing complex faults and allocate work to technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

HSE awareness

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Certificate

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform preventive, breakdown, and shutdown mechanical maintenance activities on plant equipment to support production, quality, and safety requirements. The role covers both rotating and static equipment to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and integrity across Oil & Gas Treatment Plant, Satah Plant, Gas Export Unit, Storage, and Loading Areas.

Key Accountabilities

Mechanical Maintenance

• Obtain work permits and prepare the required transport, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Allocate work to technicians and assist with diagnosing complex faults.
• Inspect and test completed work.
• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Perform major overhauls and determine replacement requirements.
• Prepare daily maintenance reports detailing faults, work performed, materials, labor, and time.

Policies, Systems & Procedures

• Follow company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine and non-routine work.

Training

• Provide on-the-job training for UAE National competency programs.

Tool Box

• Maintain company tools and safety equipment.
• Arrange repair or replacement when required.
• Conduct toolbox talks before starting work.

Time Management

• Complete maintenance within assigned time standards.
• Inform the supervisor if additional resources are required.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve procedures, equipment, and work processes.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

• Follow ADNOC HSE policies and international best practices.
• Participate in emergency response activities.

Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment before, during, and after work.

Reports

• Collect technical field data.
• Assist in preparing progress reports.
• Contribute to method statements and Near Miss reports.
• Communications & Working Relationships

Internal

• Coordinate with other departments.
• Conduct team meetings to share incidents, findings, and lessons learned.

External

• Coordinate with Electrical, Control, and Workshop personnel.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Qualification

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.

Professional Certification

• XXXXX

Technical Competencies

• Evaluate method statements and Job Safety Analysis.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures using data analysis.
• Participate in run-off load and stream testing of rotating equipment.
• Familiar with ERP systems such as SAP and Maximo.
• Support project reviews, equipment selection, and constructability.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Experience with:
  • High-speed turbo compressors
  • Pumps
  • Pressure vessels
  • Separators
  • Heat exchangers
  • Valves

Behavioural Competencies

• Take initiative and be proactive.
• Demonstrate self-confidence and leadership.
• Understand company systems and procedures.
• Work cooperatively within the team.
• Show patience, honesty, and credibility.
• Understand basic business and financial principles.