Senior Engineer - Mechanical Maintenance
Posted date [2026-07-31]
(ID: 48845)
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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 - Mechanical MaintenanceJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Engineer - Mechanical 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 - Mechanical Maintenance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, for a pipeline asset reliability opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. The role will plan, coordinate and support mechanical maintenance and engineering activities covering pipelines, static equipment, rotating machinery and associated installations.
The engineer will develop maintenance plans, investigate equipment failures, review MAXIMO work orders and provide technical guidance for preventive, corrective and shutdown maintenance. The position also supports asset handovers, plant modifications, tender evaluations, spare-parts availability and capital maintenance programs that protect pipeline integrity and operational continuity.
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
Pipeline networks depend on reliable mechanical equipment to transport energy products safely and without interruption. The Senior Engineer - Mechanical Maintenance ensures that pumps, vessels, valves, rotating machinery and related pipeline assets remain available through disciplined planning, technical analysis and timely maintenance intervention.
The role connects daily maintenance requirements with long-term asset integrity objectives. By analyzing breakdowns, strengthening preventive maintenance plans and coordinating materials and technical resources, the engineer helps reduce repeat failures, control downtime and extend the service life of essential mechanical installations.
Key Responsibilities
The position provides mechanical engineering expertise across pipeline facilities, routine maintenance programs, equipment modifications and major expenditure projects.
* Ensure pipelines, static equipment and rotating machinery are maintained, improved or replaced according to asset integrity and operational requirements.
* Plan mechanical maintenance activities in coordination with operations, inspection, engineering and other technical sections.
* Review equipment condition, maintenance history and operational priorities before preparing work schedules.
* Analyze breakdown work orders and conduct root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact mechanical failures.
* Recommend corrective and preventive measures that reduce equipment downtime and prevent failure recurrence.
* Participate in the PMO program and follow up on the implementation of approved maintenance activities.
* Review mechanical asset records, preventive maintenance routines and job plans for alignment with company maintenance and inspection policy.
* Improve the quality of maintenance data used for equipment history, reliability analysis and future work planning.
* Participate in mechanical asset inspections and punch-list preparation during operational handovers.
* Verify that outstanding mechanical issues are recorded, assigned and resolved before final asset acceptance.
* Review proposed equipment modifications and ensure work follows the approved Plant Change Procedure.
* Confirm that completed changes are technically documented and reflected in relevant asset records and drawings.
* Plan and support Extra Ordinary Maintenance, Major Maintenance and capital-budget activities for the mechanical section.
* Develop execution plans, resource requirements and technical priorities for approved maintenance projects.
* Monitor expenditure and work progress to support timely completion within authorized budgets.
* Ensure that required materials, spare parts, consumables and specialist tools are available in the correct quantity and quality.
* Review mechanical spare specifications and coordinate with procurement, stores and vendors when additional materials are required.
* Identify critical spare-part requirements that could affect pipeline availability or emergency maintenance response.
* Participate in risk assessment exercises involving mechanical equipment, pipeline installations and maintenance activities.
* Prepare technical recommendations and practical controls addressing findings from completed risk assessments.
* Review and update mechanical maintenance procedures according to company requirements, equipment condition and recognized industry practices.
* Provide technical support to mechanical maintenance personnel during routine servicing, equipment failure and complex repair work.
* Guide maintenance teams when troubleshooting pumps, vessels, valves, rotating equipment and associated pipeline systems.
* Prepare clear scopes of work for outsourced maintenance, inspection, repair and engineering services.
* Conduct technical evaluations of tender submissions and assess compliance with specified requirements.
* Review contractor proposals, execution methods, equipment capabilities and technical deliverables.
* Review, plan and approve mechanical maintenance work orders raised through the MAXIMO system.
* Verify work-order priorities, resource needs, materials, safety requirements and planned completion dates.
* Follow up on work-order execution to ensure timely, efficient and technically acceptable completion.
* Maintain accurate records of completed repairs, equipment findings, replaced components and outstanding recommendations.
* Supervise mechanical maintenance activities in the assigned area and align daily work with functional objectives.
* Allocate responsibilities based on workforce capability, maintenance urgency and operational requirements.
* Train and develop assigned personnel in relevant mechanical maintenance and asset-reliability practices.
* Provide input for section, team and departmental budget preparation.
* Support implementation of approved budgets and work plans while monitoring maintenance expenditure.
* Investigate significant cost or performance variances and provide information for corrective action.
* Implement approved policies, systems, standards and procedures during mechanical maintenance execution.
* Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, engineering codes and company requirements.
* Contribute to performance objectives and report progress against agreed maintenance targets.
* Introduce suitable tools, techniques and maintenance methods that improve work quality and execution efficiency.
* Compare internal practices with recognized industry standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Follow all relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls and sustainability requirements.
* Apply ADNOC Codes of Practice and international safety standards during maintenance and engineering work.
* Provide accurate technical information for management reports, maintenance updates and performance reviews.
Ideal Profile
This position suits an experienced mechanical engineer who understands the operational demands of pipeline facilities and can convert equipment data into effective maintenance decisions. The preferred candidate will combine practical troubleshooting ability with structured planning, contractor coordination and technical leadership.
Candidates should possess:
* Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
* At least six years of mechanical engineering experience within a large oil and gas organization.
* Experience developing mechanical specifications and reviewing design drawings for vessels, pumps and related equipment.
* Strong knowledge of static equipment, rotating machinery and mechanical pipeline installations.
* Practical expertise in pre-service and in-service maintenance analysis for pipeline mechanical assets.
* Ability to prepare engineering calculations, technical notes, requisitions, specifications and discipline deliverables.
* Experience conducting root cause analysis for breakdowns and recurring equipment failures.
* Familiarity with preventive maintenance, shutdown planning and asset integrity requirements.
* Working knowledge of MAXIMO or a comparable computerized maintenance management system.
* Experience preparing tender scopes and performing technical bid evaluations.
* Understanding of plant modification and management of change procedures.
* Knowledge of quality assurance requirements and HSE practices in industrial facilities.
* Strong planning, scheduling, coordination, inspection and technical-recording capabilities.
* Ability to supervise maintenance teams and develop the technical competence of assigned personnel.
Skills Set
* Pipeline mechanical maintenance
* Static equipment engineering
* Rotating equipment maintenance
* Pump and vessel engineering
* Pipeline asset integrity
* Preventive maintenance planning
* Corrective maintenance coordination
* Breakdown work-order analysis
* Root cause failure analysis
* Reliability improvement
* Mechanical equipment troubleshooting
* Pre-service maintenance analysis
* In-service maintenance assessment
* MAXIMO work-order management
* Preventive maintenance job plans
* Mechanical asset records
* Plant Change Procedure
* Punch-list preparation
* Operational asset handover
* Capital maintenance planning
* Extra Ordinary Maintenance
* Major Maintenance programs
* Mechanical spare-parts planning
* Technical requisitions
* Engineering calculations
* Technical specifications
* Scope of work preparation
* Tender technical evaluation
* Risk assessment
* Maintenance procedure development
* Quality assurance
* Budget and expenditure control
* HSE procedure compliance
* Maintenance performance reporting
Why Join Us
This role provides direct involvement in maintaining the mechanical integrity of pipeline assets that are essential to dependable energy operations. The engineer will influence equipment reliability, maintenance quality and project execution while working across pipeline systems, rotating machinery and static installations.
Growing emphasis on asset-life extension, predictive maintenance and operational resilience continues to create strong demand for experienced mechanical maintenance engineers. The position offers a stable technical career path with exposure to complex facilities, multidisciplinary engineering teams and high-value maintenance programs.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its pipeline and industrial operations are supported by established engineering standards, comprehensive HSE controls and specialist teams focused on asset integrity, operational reliability and responsible energy delivery.
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
Pipeline networks depend on reliable mechanical equipment to transport energy products safely and without interruption. The Senior Engineer - Mechanical Maintenance ensures that pumps, vessels, valves, rotating machinery and related pipeline assets remain available through disciplined planning, technical analysis and timely maintenance intervention.
The role connects daily maintenance requirements with long-term asset integrity objectives. By analyzing breakdowns, strengthening preventive maintenance plans and coordinating materials and technical resources, the engineer helps reduce repeat failures, control downtime and extend the service life of essential mechanical installations.
Key Responsibilities
The position provides mechanical engineering expertise across pipeline facilities, routine maintenance programs, equipment modifications and major expenditure projects.
* Ensure pipelines, static equipment and rotating machinery are maintained, improved or replaced according to asset integrity and operational requirements.
* Plan mechanical maintenance activities in coordination with operations, inspection, engineering and other technical sections.
* Review equipment condition, maintenance history and operational priorities before preparing work schedules.
* Analyze breakdown work orders and conduct root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact mechanical failures.
* Recommend corrective and preventive measures that reduce equipment downtime and prevent failure recurrence.
* Participate in the PMO program and follow up on the implementation of approved maintenance activities.
* Review mechanical asset records, preventive maintenance routines and job plans for alignment with company maintenance and inspection policy.
* Improve the quality of maintenance data used for equipment history, reliability analysis and future work planning.
* Participate in mechanical asset inspections and punch-list preparation during operational handovers.
* Verify that outstanding mechanical issues are recorded, assigned and resolved before final asset acceptance.
* Review proposed equipment modifications and ensure work follows the approved Plant Change Procedure.
* Confirm that completed changes are technically documented and reflected in relevant asset records and drawings.
* Plan and support Extra Ordinary Maintenance, Major Maintenance and capital-budget activities for the mechanical section.
* Develop execution plans, resource requirements and technical priorities for approved maintenance projects.
* Monitor expenditure and work progress to support timely completion within authorized budgets.
* Ensure that required materials, spare parts, consumables and specialist tools are available in the correct quantity and quality.
* Review mechanical spare specifications and coordinate with procurement, stores and vendors when additional materials are required.
* Identify critical spare-part requirements that could affect pipeline availability or emergency maintenance response.
* Participate in risk assessment exercises involving mechanical equipment, pipeline installations and maintenance activities.
* Prepare technical recommendations and practical controls addressing findings from completed risk assessments.
* Review and update mechanical maintenance procedures according to company requirements, equipment condition and recognized industry practices.
* Provide technical support to mechanical maintenance personnel during routine servicing, equipment failure and complex repair work.
* Guide maintenance teams when troubleshooting pumps, vessels, valves, rotating equipment and associated pipeline systems.
* Prepare clear scopes of work for outsourced maintenance, inspection, repair and engineering services.
* Conduct technical evaluations of tender submissions and assess compliance with specified requirements.
* Review contractor proposals, execution methods, equipment capabilities and technical deliverables.
* Review, plan and approve mechanical maintenance work orders raised through the MAXIMO system.
* Verify work-order priorities, resource needs, materials, safety requirements and planned completion dates.
* Follow up on work-order execution to ensure timely, efficient and technically acceptable completion.
* Maintain accurate records of completed repairs, equipment findings, replaced components and outstanding recommendations.
* Supervise mechanical maintenance activities in the assigned area and align daily work with functional objectives.
* Allocate responsibilities based on workforce capability, maintenance urgency and operational requirements.
* Train and develop assigned personnel in relevant mechanical maintenance and asset-reliability practices.
* Provide input for section, team and departmental budget preparation.
* Support implementation of approved budgets and work plans while monitoring maintenance expenditure.
* Investigate significant cost or performance variances and provide information for corrective action.
* Implement approved policies, systems, standards and procedures during mechanical maintenance execution.
* Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, engineering codes and company requirements.
* Contribute to performance objectives and report progress against agreed maintenance targets.
* Introduce suitable tools, techniques and maintenance methods that improve work quality and execution efficiency.
* Compare internal practices with recognized industry standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Follow all relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls and sustainability requirements.
* Apply ADNOC Codes of Practice and international safety standards during maintenance and engineering work.
* Provide accurate technical information for management reports, maintenance updates and performance reviews.
Ideal Profile
This position suits an experienced mechanical engineer who understands the operational demands of pipeline facilities and can convert equipment data into effective maintenance decisions. The preferred candidate will combine practical troubleshooting ability with structured planning, contractor coordination and technical leadership.
Candidates should possess:
* Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
* At least six years of mechanical engineering experience within a large oil and gas organization.
* Experience developing mechanical specifications and reviewing design drawings for vessels, pumps and related equipment.
* Strong knowledge of static equipment, rotating machinery and mechanical pipeline installations.
* Practical expertise in pre-service and in-service maintenance analysis for pipeline mechanical assets.
* Ability to prepare engineering calculations, technical notes, requisitions, specifications and discipline deliverables.
* Experience conducting root cause analysis for breakdowns and recurring equipment failures.
* Familiarity with preventive maintenance, shutdown planning and asset integrity requirements.
* Working knowledge of MAXIMO or a comparable computerized maintenance management system.
* Experience preparing tender scopes and performing technical bid evaluations.
* Understanding of plant modification and management of change procedures.
* Knowledge of quality assurance requirements and HSE practices in industrial facilities.
* Strong planning, scheduling, coordination, inspection and technical-recording capabilities.
* Ability to supervise maintenance teams and develop the technical competence of assigned personnel.
Skills Set
* Pipeline mechanical maintenance
* Static equipment engineering
* Rotating equipment maintenance
* Pump and vessel engineering
* Pipeline asset integrity
* Preventive maintenance planning
* Corrective maintenance coordination
* Breakdown work-order analysis
* Root cause failure analysis
* Reliability improvement
* Mechanical equipment troubleshooting
* Pre-service maintenance analysis
* In-service maintenance assessment
* MAXIMO work-order management
* Preventive maintenance job plans
* Mechanical asset records
* Plant Change Procedure
* Punch-list preparation
* Operational asset handover
* Capital maintenance planning
* Extra Ordinary Maintenance
* Major Maintenance programs
* Mechanical spare-parts planning
* Technical requisitions
* Engineering calculations
* Technical specifications
* Scope of work preparation
* Tender technical evaluation
* Risk assessment
* Maintenance procedure development
* Quality assurance
* Budget and expenditure control
* HSE procedure compliance
* Maintenance performance reporting
Why Join Us
This role provides direct involvement in maintaining the mechanical integrity of pipeline assets that are essential to dependable energy operations. The engineer will influence equipment reliability, maintenance quality and project execution while working across pipeline systems, rotating machinery and static installations.
Growing emphasis on asset-life extension, predictive maintenance and operational resilience continues to create strong demand for experienced mechanical maintenance engineers. The position offers a stable technical career path with exposure to complex facilities, multidisciplinary engineering teams and high-value maintenance programs.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its pipeline and industrial operations are supported by established engineering standards, comprehensive HSE controls and specialist teams focused on asset integrity, operational reliability and responsible energy delivery.
