Workshop Supervisor (Turbomachinery)

Elliott Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Workshop Supervisor to lead our new KEZAD Free Zone repair facility for turbomachinery, steam turbines, and compressors. You will supervise shop floor technicians, ensure safe, on-time production, and uphold quality standards. The role requires strong mechanical expertise and proven leadership.

This is a full-time, on-site position with availability for overtime. You will drive performance, training, and continuous improvement across a growing industrial

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with rotating equipment experience.
• Proven leadership in a shop floor or production environment.
• Experience supervising diverse technical teams and managing performance.
• Attention to quality records, work instructions and sign-offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor shop floor technicians, ensuring high productivity and morale.
• Oversee production schedules, overtime, and resource allocation.
• Act as primary liaison between Workshop and Engineering; ensure safety and quality.
• Maintain documentation, training plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical background

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Documentation

Communication

Safety oriented

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Workshop Supervisor to join our growing team in Abu Dhabi. This is a pivotal new hire designed to support the operational needs and strategic expansion of our brand-new facility located in the KEZAD Free Zone. In this role, you will oversee the repair and maintenance of high-specification turbomachinery rotating equipment, including steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and pumps. As a key leader on the shop floor, you will ensure that our mechanical manufacturing and service operations maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of personnel and the seamless execution of production schedules. Your duties will include: Team Management & Leadership Direct Supervision: Lead and mentor all shop floor technicians, ensuring high productivity and morale. Performance Management: Conduct performance monitoring and end-of-year appraisals; identify and execute skills-based training requirements. Resource Allocation: Allocate work based on individual skill sets and manage overtime or shift changes to meet fluctuating production demands. Conflict Resolution: Motivate personnel and resolve difficult situations or technical challenges as they arise. Operational Oversight & Production Control Technical Liaison: Act as the primary communication link between the Workshop and the Engineering department. Schedule Management: Ensure all repairs and maintenance respect the timing and priorities dictated by repair schedules to achieve delivery targets set by the Shop Manager. Documentation & Quality: Oversee the completion of work instruction books; ensure all operations are correctly signed, dated, and returned on time. Quality Assurance: Guarantee that all work is completed to the highest industry standards and that quality procedures are strictly followed. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Compliance: Ensure all personnel operate within the health and safety procedures outlined in the H&S manual. Incident Management: Report and participate in the investigation of any accidents or incidents. Workshop Upkeep: Maintain a tidy, controlled, and professional workshop environment to uphold the company’s internal and external reputation.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background and proven leadership capabilities within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment. Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of rotating equipment (specifically steam turbines and centrifugal compressors). Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a supervisory role (equivalent to Shop Supervisor I/II) with the ability to manage diverse technical teams. Documentation Skills: Strong attention to detail regarding quality records, work instructions, and production sign-offs. Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively bridge the gap between technical staff and management. Commitment to Safety: A "safety-first" mindset with experience in implementing H&S protocols and maintaining workshop cleanliness (5S). Availability: Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) in the KEZAD/Abu Dhabi area, with flexibility to manage overtime as required by production needs.

Base Location & Work Schedule

This is a full time, on-site permanent position based out of our Repair Facility in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi. The world turns to Elliott. Customers throughout the world choose Elliott for the design, manufacture and service of their critical rotating equipment. Elliott’s global service network routinely installs, overhauls, repairs, upgrades and rerates machines from any manufacturer. Customers everywhere turn to Elliott for precision engineering, extraordinary reliability and unparalleled service. We are proud of our legacy, but our focus is on the future, putting our tradition of innovation to work on the new challenges facing global energy production and processes. Using advanced technologies, producing high-quality products, and offering reliable services are just a few of the ways that Ebara Elliott Energy is doing its part to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a solution provider in the energy industry, Ebara Elliott Energy designs, manufactures, and services technically advanced centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, custom pumps, and cryogenic products used in the petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and liquefied gas industries, as well as in power applications. We employ 2,300 people in 30 locations around the world. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, a major industrial conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Ebara employs 19,000 people and has sales of US $5 billion. Learn about the latest happenings at Ebara Elliott Energy and submit your resume/CV to be considered for future job openings.