Mechanical Technician - Plant Maintenance
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45411)
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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
Mechanical Technician - Plant MaintenanceJob Snapshot
Role: Mechanical Technician - Plant Maintenance
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Equipment Install-Maintain-Repair
Experience: 5-7 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Mechanical Technician - Plant Maintenance in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced mechanical maintenance professional who can perform preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, troubleshooting, shutdown support, equipment testing, and workshop activities across oil and gas or petrochemical production facilities. This role supports ADNOC Group operations by ensuring rotating equipment, static equipment, lifting equipment, and mechanical workshop tools are maintained safely, reliably, and in line with approved procedures, HSE requirements, OEM standards, and operational KPIs.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Equipment Install-Maintain-Repair
Salary: 10000-16000
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
* Perform assigned mechanical maintenance jobs according to risk assessments, approved work instructions, and ADNOC HSE procedures.
* Carry out scheduled predictive, preventive, and proactive maintenance on plant equipment to support safe and reliable operation.
* Troubleshoot and complete corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment independently with minimal supervision.
* Report assigned job status through proper communication channels and provide technical feedback in SAP notifications.
* Record time writing in SAP for all completed maintenance activities.
* Inspect equipment during routine checks, identify abnormalities, and report defects to the relevant line or supervisor.
* Assist with major and minor repairs during critical equipment shutdowns and maintain accurate job data logs.
* Propose improvement ideas to enhance HSE performance, maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and work efficiency.
* Support commissioning and pre-commissioning activities for new projects and modified equipment.
* Support plant operations during emergencies, shutdowns, silent hours, plant start-up, and process upset situations.
* Participate in on-call support arrangements for unplanned shutdowns and urgent equipment issues.
* Operate, repair, and perform functional testing of lifting equipment according to recognized standards.
* Participate in machinery condition monitoring checks and report malfunctions or defects to the immediate engineer.
* Conduct new installations, modifications, and testing of equipment through planned stages before handover to Operations.
* Troubleshoot, identify, and isolate faulty components on rotating and static equipment using manuals, drawings, and diagrams.
* Perform shutdown maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities on rotating and static equipment.
* Operate and maintain the mechanical workshop, including lubrication checks, gauge checks, tool care, and equipment readiness.
* Maintain strong housekeeping standards in the workshop and workplace.
* Identify spare parts required for maintenance work using manufacturer drawings, O and M manuals, and spare parts lists.
* Follow HSE, fire safety, quality, and maintenance procedures at all times.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
* Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of equipment in oil and gas or petrochemical production facilities.
* Practical experience with rotating equipment, static equipment, lifting equipment, mechanical tools, and workshop maintenance activities.
* Strong troubleshooting ability with knowledge of mechanical equipment faults, repairs, overhauls, and functional testing.
* Familiar with standard plant safety procedures and quality maintenance procedures.
* Thorough knowledge of HSE requirements for field maintenance jobs.
* Working knowledge of operation and maintenance manuals, engineering documents, drawings, and technical diagrams.
* Able to inspect equipment, identify abnormal conditions, and follow documentation and reporting procedures.
* Hands-on experience with basic office software such as MS Windows, MS Office, or similar tools.
* Effective English communication and technical report writing skills.
* Safety-focused, reliable, and able to coordinate with supervisors, contractors, operations teams, and external service providers.
Skills Set
* Mechanical maintenance
* Rotating equipment
* Static equipment
* Plant equipment troubleshooting
* Preventive maintenance
* Predictive maintenance
* Corrective maintenance
* Proactive maintenance
* Shutdown maintenance
* Equipment overhaul
* Lifting equipment testing
* Functional testing
* Condition monitoring
* SAP maintenance
* Technical feedback
* Spare parts identification
* Mechanical workshop operations
* OEM standards
* Lubrication checks
* Gauge checks
* Engineering drawings
* O and M manuals
* Commissioning support
* Pre-commissioning support
* HSE compliance
* Technical report writing
Why Join Us
* Work with ADNOC Group in a hands-on mechanical maintenance role supporting critical oil and gas and petrochemical assets.
* Contribute to safe plant operations, improved equipment reliability, reduced downtime, and high-quality maintenance execution.
* Gain exposure to rotating equipment, static equipment, shutdown activities, workshop systems, SAP maintenance, and field troubleshooting.
* Collaborate with operations teams, supervisors, engineers, contractors, and maintenance specialists in a structured industrial environment.
* Build long-term career value in mechanical maintenance, plant reliability, industrial asset care, and production facility support.
* Join a professional workplace 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.
