Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Power Systems
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45408)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Power SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Power Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Power Systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional who can support power coordination, electrical equipment reliability, root cause analysis, maintenance procedures, technical specifications, and plant electrical systems within ADNOC Group. The role focuses on safe and efficient maintenance support, equipment performance improvement, power grid coordination, spare parts availability, and compliance with company standards, HSECES guidelines, and operational requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 30000-46000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical input to update company electrical specifications with latest industry practices and lessons learned from plant operations.
* Troubleshoot complex electrical engineering problems and recommend practical solutions to ensure maintenance services are delivered safely and efficiently.
* Represent the plant in power grid coordination activities, power studies, and related operational discussions.
* Diagnose and analyze electrical equipment failures and carry out root cause failure analysis to identify failure reasons and corrective measures.
* Conduct residual life assessment of critical electrical equipment and recommend required actions to area engineers.
* Coordinate with TRANSCO, ADWEA, other OPCOs, and relevant stakeholders for electrical work, switching activities, and power system coordination when required.
* Witness factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems as required.
* Verify that equipment installation and performance comply with specifications and approved construction documents.
* Maintain electrical equipment in line with HSECES guidelines and ensure compliance with MAT requirements.
* Prepare, review, and update electrical maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.
* Provide inputs for division and department capital and operating budgets and monitor annual expenditure against approved plans.
* Review material stock periodically and recommend updates to ensure suitable spare parts and materials remain available.
* Revise technical specifications based on manufacturer information, obsolete item removal, new item inclusion, and plant requirements.
* Support safe maintenance planning, technical quality, electrical reliability, and continuous improvement across assigned plant systems.
* Work with operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and external stakeholders to resolve electrical equipment issues and improve plant performance.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering and maintenance of electrical equipment within oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
* At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory position.
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance, power systems, switching activities, commissioning, and equipment reliability.
* Experience in troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, residual life assessment, and corrective action planning for critical electrical assets.
* Good understanding of HSECES guidelines, MAT requirements, electrical maintenance procedures, and industrial safety practices.
* Ability to review and update technical specifications, maintenance procedures, material specifications, and spare parts requirements.
* Experience coordinating with power authorities, OPCOs, manufacturers, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
* Strong budgeting awareness with the ability to support capital and operating budget preparation and cost monitoring.
* Effective communication, technical reporting, coordination, and supervisory skills for plant-based electrical maintenance environments.
Skills Set
* Electrical engineering
* Electrical maintenance
* Power systems
* Power grid coordination
* Electrical troubleshooting
* Root cause failure analysis
* Residual life assessment
* Critical electrical equipment
* Switching activities
* Factory acceptance testing
* Site acceptance testing
* Pre-commissioning support
* Commissioning support
* HSECES compliance
* MAT requirements
* Maintenance procedures
* Technical specifications
* Spare parts planning
* Material stock review
* Capital budget support
* Operating budget support
* Petrochemical maintenance
* Oil and gas electrical systems
* Supervisory skills
* Technical reporting
Why Join Us
* Work with ADNOC Group in a senior electrical maintenance role supporting critical oil and gas and petrochemical operations.
* Contribute to safer plant operations, stronger electrical reliability, improved maintenance quality, and efficient power system coordination.
* Apply specialist expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, commissioning support, and critical electrical equipment assessment.
* Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, power authorities, OPCOs, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
* Build long-term career value in electrical reliability, maintenance engineering, power systems, and industrial asset performance.
* Join a professional environment focused on operational excellence, responsible energy development, lower-carbon progress, safety, and sustainable value creation.
About the Company
ADNOC Group was founded in 1971 and is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. The company operates fully integrated businesses across the energy value chain, supporting responsible energy supply, lower-carbon operations, clean energy investment, and decarbonization technologies. ADNOC is advancing its net zero by 2045 ambition and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030 while continuing to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a reliable global energy hub.
