Senior Engineer - Electrical Maintenance
Posted date [2026-07-31]
(ID: 48844)
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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
Senior Engineer - Electrical MaintenanceJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Engineer - Electrical Maintenance
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is hiring a Senior Engineer - Electrical Maintenance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, for an asset reliability opportunity in the Oil and Energy industry. The role will plan and supervise electrical maintenance across production facilities and the distribution network, protecting asset integrity while reducing equipment downtime.
The engineer will lead predictive and Reliability Centered Maintenance programs, coordinate shutdown work, oversee High Voltage switching and support the modernization of obsolete electrical systems. This position combines maintenance engineering, technical safety, project support and disciplined execution in a large industrial plant.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 15000-25000 AED
per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Electrical systems support every stage of plant production, equipment protection and power distribution. The Senior Engineer - Electrical Maintenance ensures that these assets remain safe, reliable and available through effective condition monitoring, structured maintenance planning and timely technical intervention.
The position also converts equipment performance data into practical maintenance decisions. By identifying deterioration early, coordinating shutdown resources and improving maintenance methods, the engineer helps prevent electrical failures that could interrupt production or expose personnel and assets to operational risk.
Key Responsibilities
The role provides engineering direction for electrical maintenance across production facilities, power systems and the plant distribution network.
* Plan and implement predictive maintenance and Reliability Centered Maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
* Use condition-monitoring results to identify deterioration and improve machine availability.
* Evaluate power system performance and recommend measures that strengthen electrical reliability.
* Conduct internal safety audits of plant electrical installations and equipment.
* Document audit findings and develop corrective action plans for area maintenance engineers.
* Participate in the preparation of predictive, preventive, modification and major shutdown maintenance programs.
* Review periodic maintenance plans and shutdown work scopes before execution.
* Integrate electrical work with mechanical, instrumentation, operations and other plant activities.
* Monitor maintenance progress and address technical or scheduling issues that could delay completion.
* Provide professional input into the replacement or technological upgrading of obsolete equipment.
* Prepare and execute Plant Change Requests covering modifications to existing electrical systems and facilities.
* Complete detailed engineering for Capital, Extra Ordinary Maintenance and Major Maintenance activities.
* Develop technical scopes of work, specifications and execution requirements for approved maintenance projects.
* Review equipment history, failure trends and operating data to improve maintenance strategies.
* Assess existing maintenance practices and introduce modern methods that improve productivity and equipment performance.
* Promote effective use of the maintenance management system for work planning, equipment records and job-history control.
* Verify the quality and completeness of maintenance data so reliable information remains available for technical analysis.
* Supervise High Voltage switching activities according to approved procedures and authorization requirements.
* Confirm that electrical isolations, switching sequences and safety precautions are correctly applied.
* Prepare method statements for critical electrical maintenance and switching activities.
* Review electrical procedures and work instructions to ensure technical accuracy and operational suitability.
* Prepare scopes of work for contract jobs and service work orders.
* Ensure that contractor activities comply with plant standards, HSE requirements and approved working methods.
* Participate in technical bid evaluations and assess proposed solutions against operational requirements.
* Inspect received electrical materials and equipment to verify specifications, condition and quality.
* Resolve technical discrepancies involving delivered materials before installation or use.
* Provide electrical engineering support during the development and implementation of new plant projects.
* Review electrical designs, equipment specifications and project documentation for technical compliance.
* Recommend cost-effective solutions that preserve safety, maintainability and long-term asset performance.
* Support equipment installation, testing, energization and commissioning activities.
* Verify that new or modified systems comply with applicable codes, engineering standards and industry practices.
* Investigate recurring electrical failures and recommend corrective measures that prevent repeat incidents.
* Coordinate technical priorities with operations and maintenance teams to minimize disruption to production.
* Maintain accurate engineering records for equipment changes, completed maintenance and reliability improvements.
* Promote safe working practices during routine maintenance, shutdowns, site inspections and emergency interventions.
Ideal Profile
This opportunity suits an electrical maintenance engineer who combines strong technical judgment with practical experience in operating industrial facilities. The preferred candidate can assess equipment condition, coordinate complex maintenance activities and make sound decisions where electrical safety and production continuity are closely connected.
Candidates should possess:
* Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
* At least six years of electrical equipment maintenance experience within a large industrial organization.
* Previous exposure to oil and gas facilities is strongly preferred.
* Practical knowledge of predictive, preventive and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
* Experience planning electrical work for plant shutdowns and major maintenance programs.
* Strong understanding of industrial power distribution systems and electrical protection.
* Experience supervising High Voltage switching and safe electrical isolation activities.
* Ability to conduct technical safety audits and develop corrective action plans.
* Knowledge of electrical equipment condition monitoring and failure analysis.
* Experience preparing scopes of work, method statements and technical specifications.
* Familiarity with Plant Change Requests and management of change requirements.
* Ability to review contractor proposals and complete technical bid evaluations.
* Experience inspecting electrical equipment and materials against approved specifications.
* Understanding of Capital, Extra Ordinary Maintenance and Major Maintenance work.
* Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and equipment-history records.
* Relevant professional certification where required for the assigned responsibilities.
Skills Set
* Electrical maintenance engineering
* Industrial power distribution
* High Voltage switching
* Electrical isolation procedures
* Predictive maintenance
* Reliability Centered Maintenance
* Preventive maintenance planning
* Condition monitoring
* Electrical equipment diagnostics
* Power system reliability
* Shutdown maintenance planning
* Major maintenance execution
* Electrical safety auditing
* Electrical protection systems
* Plant Change Requests
* Management of change
* Detailed electrical engineering
* Scope of work preparation
* Method statement development
* Technical specification review
* Contractor work supervision
* Technical bid evaluation
* Material and equipment inspection
* Capital maintenance projects
* Equipment modernization
* Obsolescence management
* Installation and commissioning support
* Maintenance management systems
* Equipment history and data quality
* Root cause failure analysis
* HSE-compliant electrical operations
Why Join Us
This position provides responsibility for electrical systems that are essential to the safe and continuous operation of major energy facilities. The engineer will influence maintenance strategy, equipment modernization, shutdown performance and long-term power system reliability.
As industrial plants adopt advanced condition monitoring and reliability-based maintenance, experienced electrical engineers remain important to stable production and asset protection. The role offers valuable exposure to complex distribution networks, High Voltage operations and technically demanding improvement projects.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its large-scale industrial operations are supported by established engineering standards, comprehensive HSE practices and specialist teams focused on safe production, reliable infrastructure and sustainable asset performance.
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Electrical systems support every stage of plant production, equipment protection and power distribution. The Senior Engineer - Electrical Maintenance ensures that these assets remain safe, reliable and available through effective condition monitoring, structured maintenance planning and timely technical intervention.
The position also converts equipment performance data into practical maintenance decisions. By identifying deterioration early, coordinating shutdown resources and improving maintenance methods, the engineer helps prevent electrical failures that could interrupt production or expose personnel and assets to operational risk.
Key Responsibilities
The role provides engineering direction for electrical maintenance across production facilities, power systems and the plant distribution network.
* Plan and implement predictive maintenance and Reliability Centered Maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
* Use condition-monitoring results to identify deterioration and improve machine availability.
* Evaluate power system performance and recommend measures that strengthen electrical reliability.
* Conduct internal safety audits of plant electrical installations and equipment.
* Document audit findings and develop corrective action plans for area maintenance engineers.
* Participate in the preparation of predictive, preventive, modification and major shutdown maintenance programs.
* Review periodic maintenance plans and shutdown work scopes before execution.
* Integrate electrical work with mechanical, instrumentation, operations and other plant activities.
* Monitor maintenance progress and address technical or scheduling issues that could delay completion.
* Provide professional input into the replacement or technological upgrading of obsolete equipment.
* Prepare and execute Plant Change Requests covering modifications to existing electrical systems and facilities.
* Complete detailed engineering for Capital, Extra Ordinary Maintenance and Major Maintenance activities.
* Develop technical scopes of work, specifications and execution requirements for approved maintenance projects.
* Review equipment history, failure trends and operating data to improve maintenance strategies.
* Assess existing maintenance practices and introduce modern methods that improve productivity and equipment performance.
* Promote effective use of the maintenance management system for work planning, equipment records and job-history control.
* Verify the quality and completeness of maintenance data so reliable information remains available for technical analysis.
* Supervise High Voltage switching activities according to approved procedures and authorization requirements.
* Confirm that electrical isolations, switching sequences and safety precautions are correctly applied.
* Prepare method statements for critical electrical maintenance and switching activities.
* Review electrical procedures and work instructions to ensure technical accuracy and operational suitability.
* Prepare scopes of work for contract jobs and service work orders.
* Ensure that contractor activities comply with plant standards, HSE requirements and approved working methods.
* Participate in technical bid evaluations and assess proposed solutions against operational requirements.
* Inspect received electrical materials and equipment to verify specifications, condition and quality.
* Resolve technical discrepancies involving delivered materials before installation or use.
* Provide electrical engineering support during the development and implementation of new plant projects.
* Review electrical designs, equipment specifications and project documentation for technical compliance.
* Recommend cost-effective solutions that preserve safety, maintainability and long-term asset performance.
* Support equipment installation, testing, energization and commissioning activities.
* Verify that new or modified systems comply with applicable codes, engineering standards and industry practices.
* Investigate recurring electrical failures and recommend corrective measures that prevent repeat incidents.
* Coordinate technical priorities with operations and maintenance teams to minimize disruption to production.
* Maintain accurate engineering records for equipment changes, completed maintenance and reliability improvements.
* Promote safe working practices during routine maintenance, shutdowns, site inspections and emergency interventions.
Ideal Profile
This opportunity suits an electrical maintenance engineer who combines strong technical judgment with practical experience in operating industrial facilities. The preferred candidate can assess equipment condition, coordinate complex maintenance activities and make sound decisions where electrical safety and production continuity are closely connected.
Candidates should possess:
* Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
* At least six years of electrical equipment maintenance experience within a large industrial organization.
* Previous exposure to oil and gas facilities is strongly preferred.
* Practical knowledge of predictive, preventive and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
* Experience planning electrical work for plant shutdowns and major maintenance programs.
* Strong understanding of industrial power distribution systems and electrical protection.
* Experience supervising High Voltage switching and safe electrical isolation activities.
* Ability to conduct technical safety audits and develop corrective action plans.
* Knowledge of electrical equipment condition monitoring and failure analysis.
* Experience preparing scopes of work, method statements and technical specifications.
* Familiarity with Plant Change Requests and management of change requirements.
* Ability to review contractor proposals and complete technical bid evaluations.
* Experience inspecting electrical equipment and materials against approved specifications.
* Understanding of Capital, Extra Ordinary Maintenance and Major Maintenance work.
* Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and equipment-history records.
* Relevant professional certification where required for the assigned responsibilities.
Skills Set
* Electrical maintenance engineering
* Industrial power distribution
* High Voltage switching
* Electrical isolation procedures
* Predictive maintenance
* Reliability Centered Maintenance
* Preventive maintenance planning
* Condition monitoring
* Electrical equipment diagnostics
* Power system reliability
* Shutdown maintenance planning
* Major maintenance execution
* Electrical safety auditing
* Electrical protection systems
* Plant Change Requests
* Management of change
* Detailed electrical engineering
* Scope of work preparation
* Method statement development
* Technical specification review
* Contractor work supervision
* Technical bid evaluation
* Material and equipment inspection
* Capital maintenance projects
* Equipment modernization
* Obsolescence management
* Installation and commissioning support
* Maintenance management systems
* Equipment history and data quality
* Root cause failure analysis
* HSE-compliant electrical operations
Why Join Us
This position provides responsibility for electrical systems that are essential to the safe and continuous operation of major energy facilities. The engineer will influence maintenance strategy, equipment modernization, shutdown performance and long-term power system reliability.
As industrial plants adopt advanced condition monitoring and reliability-based maintenance, experienced electrical engineers remain important to stable production and asset protection. The role offers valuable exposure to complex distribution networks, High Voltage operations and technically demanding improvement projects.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its large-scale industrial operations are supported by established engineering standards, comprehensive HSE practices and specialist teams focused on safe production, reliable infrastructure and sustainable asset performance.
