Supervisor - Mechanical Maintenance
Job Description and Requirements
Supervisor - Mechanical MaintenanceJob Snapshot
Role: Supervisor - Mechanical Maintenance
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is hiring a Supervisor - Mechanical Maintenance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, for an Oil and Energy opportunity focused on rotating and static equipment reliability. The role will supervise installation, testing, repair and preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities across critical plant assets.
The supervisor will coordinate technical personnel, contractors, tools, spare parts and maintenance schedules to ensure safe and timely execution. Responsibilities also cover shutdown planning, major equipment overhauls, commissioning, maintenance reporting and the control of refurbished equipment records.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 12000-20000 AED per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Rotating and static equipment forms the mechanical foundation of industrial production facilities. Pumps, compressors, turbines, vessels, heat exchangers and related assets must remain available and mechanically sound to support safe operations and stable output.
The Supervisor - Mechanical Maintenance connects maintenance planning with field execution. Effective resource coordination, early fault detection and disciplined repair practices help reduce unplanned shutdowns, extend equipment life and protect the integrity of the operating plant.
This position also supports major shutdowns and equipment commissioning programs where accurate scheduling and cross-functional coordination are essential. The supervisor ensures that completed work satisfies technical, safety and operational requirements before equipment is returned to service.
Key Responsibilities
The supervisor will oversee mechanical maintenance across routine operations, equipment breakdowns, planned shutdowns and plant-improvement activities.
* Plan preventive and predictive maintenance for rotating and static equipment.
* Develop work schedules according to equipment criticality, maintenance requirements and operational priorities.
* Confirm that qualified personnel, tools, spare parts and technical documents are available before work begins.
* Allocate assignments according to technician competence, job complexity and plant conditions.
* Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations and other engineering disciplines.
* Monitor execution against planned completion dates and agreed quality requirements.
* Adjust resources when unexpected faults or urgent operational priorities affect the schedule.
* Supervise routine inspection, servicing and repair of mechanical plant equipment.
* Ensure maintenance personnel follow approved procedures, drawings and manufacturer recommendations.
* Inspect work in progress to verify workmanship, safety compliance and technical accuracy.
* Identify incomplete work, poor repair quality or procedural deviations requiring correction.
* Confirm that maintenance activities are completed within the approved scope.
* Review completed jobs before equipment is released for testing or operational handover.
* Supervise corrective maintenance following mechanical equipment failures.
* Support technicians during complex troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
* Review operating symptoms, equipment history and inspection findings to identify likely failure causes.
* Determine the labour, tools, materials and specialist services required for each repair.
* Coordinate urgent repairs while avoiding unnecessary production interruption.
* Verify that repaired equipment undergoes suitable inspection and functional testing.
* Ensure unresolved defects are documented and escalated before equipment returns to operation.
* Monitor the mechanical condition of pumps, compressors, turbines and other rotating assets.
* Supervise inspection of bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, lubrication systems and related components.
* Ensure alignment, clearance and tolerance checks are completed accurately.
* Review abnormal vibration, temperature, leakage and performance conditions requiring maintenance.
* Coordinate equipment balancing, alignment or specialist diagnostic work where necessary.
* Recommend further assessment when recurring faults indicate a deeper reliability problem.
* Oversee maintenance of pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and other static equipment.
* Coordinate inspection, cleaning, repair and replacement activities according to approved requirements.
* Ensure equipment openings, closures, gaskets and bolted connections are handled correctly.
* Review reported corrosion, leakage, deformation or mechanical damage.
* Work with inspection and integrity teams when equipment condition requires engineering evaluation.
* Verify that completed static equipment repairs meet required acceptance criteria.
* Participate in shutdown and major overhaul planning.
* Identify mechanical work that must be completed during restricted shutdown periods.
* Prepare labour, equipment, material and contractor requirements for shutdown activities.
* Review job sequences to ensure safe access and efficient use of available resources.
* Integrate mechanical work with operations, inspection, electrical and instrumentation schedules.
* Monitor shutdown progress and resolve constraints affecting critical completion dates.
* Confirm that overhaul findings, replaced components and outstanding recommendations are recorded.
* Ensure all completed shutdown work is tested and formally handed back to operations.
* Supervise major equipment overhauls from dismantling through final commissioning.
* Review equipment condition and component measurements during overhaul activities.
* Determine whether damaged components require repair, refurbishment or replacement.
* Verify clearances, fits, alignment and assembly conditions before equipment closure.
* Confirm that lubrication, sealing and auxiliary systems are ready for startup.
* Witness test runs and assess whether equipment performance satisfies operational requirements.
* Provide technical support for complex mechanical maintenance and repair decisions.
* Prepare detailed scopes of work for specialist repairs, refurbishment and external services.
* Define technical standards, deliverables, inspection points and acceptance requirements.
* Review contractor proposals for technical suitability and cost effectiveness.
* Participate in technical clarification meetings and contract negotiations.
* Evaluate alternative repair methods against safety, reliability, schedule and lifecycle cost.
* Monitor contractor execution to ensure compliance with approved methods and plant controls.
* Inspect repaired or refurbished equipment before accepting contractor deliverables.
* Prepare maintenance cost information for assigned mechanical activities.
* Track significant repair expenditure against approved budget provisions.
* Identify cost increases arising from additional work, material shortages or technical changes.
* Recommend practical repair options that protect equipment integrity without unnecessary expense.
* Support cost-effective maintenance planning through accurate scope definition and resource forecasting.
* Maintain clear records supporting repair and contract decisions.
* Supervise installation of new or modified mechanical equipment and systems.
* Review installation plans, drawings, equipment data and commissioning requirements.
* Confirm that foundations, positioning, levelling and alignment comply with specifications.
* Coordinate mechanical installation activities with project and operational teams.
* Verify that approved methods and safety procedures are followed throughout installation.
* Ensure identified construction or installation defects are corrected before commissioning.
* Witness testing and commissioning of new, repaired or modified equipment.
* Confirm that mechanical parameters remain within approved operating limits.
* Ensure commissioning findings and outstanding technical items are documented.
* Approve mechanical readiness for handover only after required checks are completed.
* Update records for refurbished equipment and associated accessories.
* Maintain accurate equipment histories describing faults, repairs and replaced components.
* Verify that maintenance records reflect the actual work completed in the field.
* Ensure refurbishment dates, service providers and test results are recorded.
* Use equipment history to identify recurring problems and maintenance improvement opportunities.
* Protect the accuracy and availability of maintenance information for future planning.
* Inspect job progress and issue clear completion reports.
* Record completed work, outstanding activities and technical concerns.
* Explain significant schedule delays and recommend corrective measures.
* Report equipment conditions that could affect reliability or plant availability.
* Provide management with accurate information for maintenance and operational decisions.
* Follow up on open recommendations until appropriate action has been completed.
* Monitor the availability and condition of mechanical maintenance tools.
* Identify lifting equipment, specialist tools and test devices required for planned work.
* Ensure tools and equipment are certified, serviceable and suitable for the intended task.
* Arrange replacement or repair of damaged and unreliable maintenance tools.
* Coordinate access to workshop facilities and specialist equipment.
* Prevent work delays by confirming resource requirements during the planning stage.
* Prepare lists of spare parts, consumables and materials for scheduled maintenance.
* Raise purchase and material requisitions within the required lead time.
* Check stock availability for critical rotating and static equipment components.
* Review technical specifications before materials are ordered or issued.
* Inspect direct-charge and stock materials received for maintenance activities.
* Confirm that supplied items match required dimensions, ratings, materials and equipment applications.
* Report damaged, incorrect or unsuitable materials before they are installed.
* Work with stores and procurement teams to resolve shortages or specification discrepancies.
* Arrange transportation of tools, components and equipment to the worksite.
* Coordinate material delivery according to job schedules and site-access requirements.
* Ensure sensitive or precision components are protected during handling and transportation.
* Liaise with the workshop supervisor regarding heavy equipment and rigging support.
* Confirm lifting plans and certified rigging resources are available where required.
* Monitor the safe movement of heavy or refurbished equipment between the plant and workshop.
* Participate in daily and weekly safety toolbox talks.
* Explain job hazards, work methods, isolation requirements and control measures.
* Confirm that assigned personnel understand the task and associated precautions.
* Encourage technicians to report unsafe conditions before or during maintenance execution.
* Stop work when safety requirements, permits or equipment isolations are inadequate.
* Reinforce compliance with personal protective equipment and safe mechanical practices.
* Ensure maintenance activities follow permit-to-work and equipment-isolation procedures.
* Coordinate with operations before mechanical equipment is released for maintenance.
* Verify depressurization, drainage, purging and isolation requirements where applicable.
* Confirm that energy sources are controlled before dismantling or repair begins.
* Maintain safe and orderly work areas throughout maintenance activities.
* Ensure removed materials, used components and maintenance waste are handled responsibly.
* Support investigations involving equipment failures, near misses or maintenance incidents.
* Provide factual information about work history, equipment condition and field activities.
* Help identify technical, procedural and resource factors contributing to an event.
* Implement approved corrective actions within the mechanical maintenance function.
* Share relevant lessons with technicians to prevent recurrence.
* Monitor the effectiveness of completed corrective measures.
* Identify opportunities to improve maintenance methods and equipment reliability.
* Review recurring breakdowns and high-maintenance assets with engineering teams.
* Recommend changes to preventive maintenance tasks, intervals or procedures.
* Support approved modifications that address known mechanical weaknesses.
* Evaluate equipment performance following repairs, refurbishment or improvement work.
* Contribute field experience to reliability and lifecycle-management initiatives.
* Coordinate effectively with operations, engineering, inspection and project teams.
* Communicate equipment status and maintenance constraints during planning meetings.
* Resolve interface issues affecting multidisciplinary maintenance activities.
* Support production priorities without compromising equipment integrity or safety.
* Maintain professional cooperation with contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
* Provide practical technical guidance to mechanical technicians and junior personnel.
* Review individual work quality and identify areas requiring additional instruction.
* Encourage accurate reporting, responsible tool use and careful equipment handling.
* Share maintenance knowledge relating to common faults and effective repair methods.
* Promote consistent technical standards across the mechanical maintenance team.
* Support workforce development through supervised field assignments and task feedback.
Ideal Profile
This role suits a mechanical maintenance professional who combines strong field knowledge with the ability to organize people, resources and technically demanding work. The preferred candidate will be comfortable supervising routine servicing, complex breakdown repairs, shutdown programs and the commissioning of mechanical equipment.
Candidates should possess:
* Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
* Minimum five years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience.
* Previous responsibility for supervising maintenance personnel or field activities.
* Experience within a large industrial organization.
* Oil and gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
* Practical knowledge of rotating and static equipment maintenance.
* Experience planning preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
* Familiarity with pumps, compressors, turbines and associated auxiliary systems.
* Understanding of pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and related static assets.
* Ability to supervise mechanical dismantling, repair, assembly and testing.
* Knowledge of equipment alignment, clearances, bearings, seals and couplings.
* Experience supporting shutdowns and major equipment overhauls.
* Ability to prepare technical scopes of work for specialist repair services.
* Familiarity with contractor coordination and technical proposal review.
* Experience preparing spare-parts and material requisitions.
* Ability to inspect received components against technical specifications.
* Understanding of heavy-equipment movement and rigging coordination.
* Competence in maintenance reporting and equipment-history management.
* Strong awareness of permit-to-work, isolation and toolbox-talk requirements.
* Ability to coordinate with operations, engineering, inspection, stores and procurement teams.
* Applicable professional or technical certification where required.
Skills Set
* Mechanical maintenance supervision
* Rotating equipment maintenance
* Static equipment maintenance
* Preventive maintenance planning
* Predictive maintenance
* Breakdown maintenance
* Shutdown maintenance
* Major equipment overhauls
* Mechanical fault diagnosis
* Equipment troubleshooting
* Pump maintenance
* Compressor maintenance
* Turbine maintenance
* Pressure vessel maintenance
* Heat exchanger maintenance
* Bearing and seal inspection
* Shaft and coupling checks
* Mechanical alignment
* Clearance measurement
* Equipment installation
* Testing and commissioning
* Repair quality inspection
* Maintenance scheduling
* Workforce allocation
* Contractor supervision
* Scope of work preparation
* Repair cost evaluation
* Equipment refurbishment tracking
* Maintenance database updates
* Equipment history management
* Spare-parts planning
* Purchase requisitions
* Material requisitions
* Technical material inspection
* Workshop coordination
* Heavy-equipment coordination
* Rigging service coordination
* Toolbox talk delivery
* Permit-to-work compliance
* Equipment isolation control
* Shutdown progress reporting
* HSE-compliant maintenance
Why Join Us
This position provides direct responsibility for mechanical assets that influence plant safety, production stability and operating efficiency. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to routine maintenance, complex equipment repairs, major shutdowns, commissioning and reliability-improvement activities.
Experienced mechanical maintenance supervisors remain essential as energy facilities seek to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the productive life of critical equipment. The role offers a stable technical career path with opportunities to deepen expertise in rotating machinery, static assets and large-scale industrial maintenance.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its extensive industrial operations are supported by established engineering standards, structured maintenance programs and specialist teams focused on safe production, equipment integrity and dependable asset performance.



