Technician - Mechanical Maintenance
Posted date [2026-07-31]
(ID: 48848)
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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
Technician - Mechanical MaintenanceJob Snapshot
Role: Technician - Mechanical Maintenance
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is hiring a Technician - Mechanical Maintenance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, for a plant equipment reliability opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. The role will perform preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance to keep mechanical assets safe, available and ready to support production requirements.
The technician will inspect equipment, replace damaged components, support major overhauls and diagnose mechanical faults. Responsibilities also include installations, equipment modifications, spare-parts coordination, maintenance reporting and accurate work-order history management.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 5000-9000 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
Mechanical equipment must operate reliably for a plant to maintain stable production, product quality and safe working conditions. The Technician - Mechanical Maintenance provides the practical field support required to detect deterioration, complete repairs and restore faulty assets with minimal operational disruption.
The role covers the complete maintenance cycle, from preparing tools and spare parts to dismantling equipment, checking clearances, replacing components and completing functional test runs. Accurate reporting also helps engineering teams understand failure patterns and make better equipment-maintenance decisions.
Key Responsibilities
The technician will perform hands-on mechanical work across routine maintenance, unplanned breakdowns, shutdown programs and equipment-improvement activities.
* Carry out scheduled routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
* Inspect mechanical assets for wear, leakage, misalignment, abnormal vibration and damaged components.
* Replace worn or defective parts according to technical specifications and approved maintenance procedures.
* Prepare equipment for maintenance by following isolation, permit-to-work and safety requirements.
* Confirm that suitable tools, replacement parts and technical information are available before starting work.
* Perform mechanical repairs within planned completion times while maintaining safety and workmanship standards.
* Arrange and support equipment test runs after maintenance or component replacement.
* Check operating results to confirm that repaired equipment is ready to return to service.
* Report abnormal performance or unresolved defects requiring further technical investigation.
* Participate in major equipment overhauls during planned maintenance and shutdown periods.
* Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment using approved methods.
* Measure component clearances precisely and compare findings with required tolerances.
* Determine whether inspected components can be reused, repaired or replaced.
* Check bearings, seals, shafts, couplings and other mechanical parts for serviceability.
* Support alignment, adjustment and balancing activities where required.
* Ensure overhauled equipment is correctly assembled, lubricated and prepared for testing.
* Assist senior personnel in diagnosing complex or recurring mechanical faults.
* Review equipment symptoms, operating history and physical condition during troubleshooting.
* Identify likely failure causes and provide practical observations to maintenance engineers or supervisors.
* Inspect completed repairs and verify that equipment performance meets operational requirements.
* Repeat checks or adjustments when testing identifies incomplete or unsatisfactory work.
* Respond to breakdown assignments according to production priorities and equipment criticality.
* Assess the immediate repair requirements and communicate any additional labour, tools or materials needed.
* Restore mechanical equipment safely while limiting unnecessary plant downtime.
* Record the cause of each fault and describe the work performed to correct it.
* Prepare comprehensive daily activity reports covering completed and outstanding maintenance work.
* Document the materials, labour hours and time used for each assigned task.
* Provide clear information about replaced components, test results and remaining technical concerns.
* Ensure maintenance reports reflect the actual work completed in the field.
* Update work orders and failure histories within the approved maintenance system.
* Enter accurate fault descriptions, repair details and equipment-status information.
* Close completed work orders only after verifying that all required records are available.
* Maintain dependable equipment history for future maintenance planning and failure analysis.
* Identify spare parts, consumables and specialist tools required for scheduled and corrective work.
* Check available stock before beginning maintenance that depends on replacement components.
* Obtain authorized parts and materials through the appropriate stores or procurement process.
* Verify that issued parts match the equipment specification and intended application.
* Report damaged, unsuitable or incorrectly supplied materials before installation.
* Advise supervisory personnel when critical spare shortages could delay repairs or affect equipment availability.
* Support the installation of new mechanical equipment and associated components.
* Carry out installation work according to drawings, technical instructions and approved plans.
* Assist with positioning, levelling, alignment, assembly and connection of new equipment.
* Participate in testing at the required installation and commissioning stages.
* Verify that installation parameters comply with technical requirements before equipment handover.
* Perform approved modifications to existing mechanical equipment and systems.
* Follow the supervisor\'s instructions and applicable plant-change requirements throughout modification work.
* Check that modified equipment remains safe, accessible and suitable for its intended operating duty.
* Record modification details and provide information required to update maintenance documents.
* Identify practical opportunities to improve maintenance methods, equipment reliability and job efficiency.
* Discuss recurring maintenance difficulties with senior section personnel.
* Assist with equipment or system improvements approved for implementation.
* Evaluate the performance of modified equipment and report whether the expected improvement has been achieved.
* Contribute field observations that support better preventive maintenance frequencies and task instructions.
* Provide practical input when method statements are prepared for mechanical maintenance activities.
* Help identify job hazards, equipment requirements and the safest sequence of work.
* Follow approved method statements during routine, shutdown and breakdown maintenance.
* Initiate near-miss reports when unsafe events or conditions are observed.
* Communicate hazards promptly so suitable corrective action can be taken.
* Participate in toolbox talks and confirm understanding of the assigned work method.
* Maintain mechanical drawings, service records and other technical documents.
* Mark equipment or drawing changes accurately for formal document updates.
* Keep maintenance information organized and available for authorized personnel.
* Protect controlled technical records from damage, loss or unauthorized alteration.
* Coordinate with operations personnel before equipment isolation, testing and return to service.
* Work with electrical, instrumentation, inspection and other maintenance teams on combined activities.
* Communicate job progress, unexpected findings and completion status to the responsible supervisor.
* Maintain orderly work areas and remove used parts, tools and waste after completing maintenance.
* Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task and plant conditions.
* Comply with production, quality, HSE and environmental requirements during every assignment.
Ideal Profile
This opportunity suits a skilled mechanical maintenance technician with practical experience working on equipment in an operating oil and gas facility. The preferred candidate can perform accurate mechanical work, recognize developing equipment problems and complete maintenance records without compromising safety or quality.
Candidates should possess:
* Technical diploma in a relevant mechanical discipline, or a Secondary School Certificate supported by an appropriate vocational trade certificate.
* At least four years of experience in the same or a closely comparable mechanical maintenance position.
* Previous maintenance experience within the oil and gas industry.
* Practical knowledge of routine, preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance.
* Experience dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling mechanical equipment.
* Ability to measure equipment clearances and assess component condition.
* Familiarity with bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, fasteners and other mechanical components.
* Experience assisting with major equipment overhauls and functional test runs.
* Ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and support fault diagnosis.
* Understanding of mechanical drawings, equipment manuals and maintenance instructions.
* Experience completing work orders, daily activity reports and equipment histories.
* Knowledge of spare-parts identification and maintenance tool requirements.
* Familiarity with new equipment installation and approved modification work.
* Awareness of method statements, near-miss reporting and permit-to-work requirements.
* Ability to coordinate effectively with supervisors, operators and multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
* Willingness to work during planned shutdowns or respond to breakdown requirements when assigned.
* Careful attention to equipment condition, measurement accuracy and maintenance quality.
Skills Set
* Mechanical equipment maintenance
* Preventive maintenance
* Breakdown maintenance
* Shutdown maintenance
* Major equipment overhauls
* Mechanical fault diagnosis
* Equipment dismantling
* Equipment reassembly
* Component inspection
* Clearance measurement
* Bearing inspection
* Seal replacement
* Shaft and coupling checks
* Mechanical alignment
* Equipment lubrication
* Test-run coordination
* Repair quality inspection
* Spare-parts identification
* Maintenance tool selection
* Mechanical installation
* Equipment modification
* Technical drawing review
* Maintenance work orders
* Equipment failure history
* Daily maintenance reporting
* Method statement support
* Near-miss reporting
* Permit-to-work compliance
* Equipment isolation awareness
* Maintenance record control
* Plant safety procedures
* Multidisciplinary coordination
Why Join Us
This position provides practical responsibility for mechanical assets that directly support safe production and dependable plant performance. The technician will gain exposure to preventive maintenance, breakdown response, equipment overhauls, shutdown execution and improvement work across a large industrial operation.
Demand remains strong for experienced mechanical technicians who can protect equipment availability and complete technically accurate maintenance under controlled operating conditions. The role offers a stable path for developing deeper expertise in plant machinery, asset reliability and oil and gas maintenance practices.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its industrial operations are supported by established engineering practices, comprehensive HSE controls and specialist maintenance teams committed to safe production, equipment integrity and reliable asset performance.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Mechanical equipment must operate reliably for a plant to maintain stable production, product quality and safe working conditions. The Technician - Mechanical Maintenance provides the practical field support required to detect deterioration, complete repairs and restore faulty assets with minimal operational disruption.
The role covers the complete maintenance cycle, from preparing tools and spare parts to dismantling equipment, checking clearances, replacing components and completing functional test runs. Accurate reporting also helps engineering teams understand failure patterns and make better equipment-maintenance decisions.
Key Responsibilities
The technician will perform hands-on mechanical work across routine maintenance, unplanned breakdowns, shutdown programs and equipment-improvement activities.
* Carry out scheduled routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
* Inspect mechanical assets for wear, leakage, misalignment, abnormal vibration and damaged components.
* Replace worn or defective parts according to technical specifications and approved maintenance procedures.
* Prepare equipment for maintenance by following isolation, permit-to-work and safety requirements.
* Confirm that suitable tools, replacement parts and technical information are available before starting work.
* Perform mechanical repairs within planned completion times while maintaining safety and workmanship standards.
* Arrange and support equipment test runs after maintenance or component replacement.
* Check operating results to confirm that repaired equipment is ready to return to service.
* Report abnormal performance or unresolved defects requiring further technical investigation.
* Participate in major equipment overhauls during planned maintenance and shutdown periods.
* Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment using approved methods.
* Measure component clearances precisely and compare findings with required tolerances.
* Determine whether inspected components can be reused, repaired or replaced.
* Check bearings, seals, shafts, couplings and other mechanical parts for serviceability.
* Support alignment, adjustment and balancing activities where required.
* Ensure overhauled equipment is correctly assembled, lubricated and prepared for testing.
* Assist senior personnel in diagnosing complex or recurring mechanical faults.
* Review equipment symptoms, operating history and physical condition during troubleshooting.
* Identify likely failure causes and provide practical observations to maintenance engineers or supervisors.
* Inspect completed repairs and verify that equipment performance meets operational requirements.
* Repeat checks or adjustments when testing identifies incomplete or unsatisfactory work.
* Respond to breakdown assignments according to production priorities and equipment criticality.
* Assess the immediate repair requirements and communicate any additional labour, tools or materials needed.
* Restore mechanical equipment safely while limiting unnecessary plant downtime.
* Record the cause of each fault and describe the work performed to correct it.
* Prepare comprehensive daily activity reports covering completed and outstanding maintenance work.
* Document the materials, labour hours and time used for each assigned task.
* Provide clear information about replaced components, test results and remaining technical concerns.
* Ensure maintenance reports reflect the actual work completed in the field.
* Update work orders and failure histories within the approved maintenance system.
* Enter accurate fault descriptions, repair details and equipment-status information.
* Close completed work orders only after verifying that all required records are available.
* Maintain dependable equipment history for future maintenance planning and failure analysis.
* Identify spare parts, consumables and specialist tools required for scheduled and corrective work.
* Check available stock before beginning maintenance that depends on replacement components.
* Obtain authorized parts and materials through the appropriate stores or procurement process.
* Verify that issued parts match the equipment specification and intended application.
* Report damaged, unsuitable or incorrectly supplied materials before installation.
* Advise supervisory personnel when critical spare shortages could delay repairs or affect equipment availability.
* Support the installation of new mechanical equipment and associated components.
* Carry out installation work according to drawings, technical instructions and approved plans.
* Assist with positioning, levelling, alignment, assembly and connection of new equipment.
* Participate in testing at the required installation and commissioning stages.
* Verify that installation parameters comply with technical requirements before equipment handover.
* Perform approved modifications to existing mechanical equipment and systems.
* Follow the supervisor\'s instructions and applicable plant-change requirements throughout modification work.
* Check that modified equipment remains safe, accessible and suitable for its intended operating duty.
* Record modification details and provide information required to update maintenance documents.
* Identify practical opportunities to improve maintenance methods, equipment reliability and job efficiency.
* Discuss recurring maintenance difficulties with senior section personnel.
* Assist with equipment or system improvements approved for implementation.
* Evaluate the performance of modified equipment and report whether the expected improvement has been achieved.
* Contribute field observations that support better preventive maintenance frequencies and task instructions.
* Provide practical input when method statements are prepared for mechanical maintenance activities.
* Help identify job hazards, equipment requirements and the safest sequence of work.
* Follow approved method statements during routine, shutdown and breakdown maintenance.
* Initiate near-miss reports when unsafe events or conditions are observed.
* Communicate hazards promptly so suitable corrective action can be taken.
* Participate in toolbox talks and confirm understanding of the assigned work method.
* Maintain mechanical drawings, service records and other technical documents.
* Mark equipment or drawing changes accurately for formal document updates.
* Keep maintenance information organized and available for authorized personnel.
* Protect controlled technical records from damage, loss or unauthorized alteration.
* Coordinate with operations personnel before equipment isolation, testing and return to service.
* Work with electrical, instrumentation, inspection and other maintenance teams on combined activities.
* Communicate job progress, unexpected findings and completion status to the responsible supervisor.
* Maintain orderly work areas and remove used parts, tools and waste after completing maintenance.
* Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task and plant conditions.
* Comply with production, quality, HSE and environmental requirements during every assignment.
Ideal Profile
This opportunity suits a skilled mechanical maintenance technician with practical experience working on equipment in an operating oil and gas facility. The preferred candidate can perform accurate mechanical work, recognize developing equipment problems and complete maintenance records without compromising safety or quality.
Candidates should possess:
* Technical diploma in a relevant mechanical discipline, or a Secondary School Certificate supported by an appropriate vocational trade certificate.
* At least four years of experience in the same or a closely comparable mechanical maintenance position.
* Previous maintenance experience within the oil and gas industry.
* Practical knowledge of routine, preventive, breakdown and shutdown maintenance.
* Experience dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling mechanical equipment.
* Ability to measure equipment clearances and assess component condition.
* Familiarity with bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, fasteners and other mechanical components.
* Experience assisting with major equipment overhauls and functional test runs.
* Ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and support fault diagnosis.
* Understanding of mechanical drawings, equipment manuals and maintenance instructions.
* Experience completing work orders, daily activity reports and equipment histories.
* Knowledge of spare-parts identification and maintenance tool requirements.
* Familiarity with new equipment installation and approved modification work.
* Awareness of method statements, near-miss reporting and permit-to-work requirements.
* Ability to coordinate effectively with supervisors, operators and multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
* Willingness to work during planned shutdowns or respond to breakdown requirements when assigned.
* Careful attention to equipment condition, measurement accuracy and maintenance quality.
Skills Set
* Mechanical equipment maintenance
* Preventive maintenance
* Breakdown maintenance
* Shutdown maintenance
* Major equipment overhauls
* Mechanical fault diagnosis
* Equipment dismantling
* Equipment reassembly
* Component inspection
* Clearance measurement
* Bearing inspection
* Seal replacement
* Shaft and coupling checks
* Mechanical alignment
* Equipment lubrication
* Test-run coordination
* Repair quality inspection
* Spare-parts identification
* Maintenance tool selection
* Mechanical installation
* Equipment modification
* Technical drawing review
* Maintenance work orders
* Equipment failure history
* Daily maintenance reporting
* Method statement support
* Near-miss reporting
* Permit-to-work compliance
* Equipment isolation awareness
* Maintenance record control
* Plant safety procedures
* Multidisciplinary coordination
Why Join Us
This position provides practical responsibility for mechanical assets that directly support safe production and dependable plant performance. The technician will gain exposure to preventive maintenance, breakdown response, equipment overhauls, shutdown execution and improvement work across a large industrial operation.
Demand remains strong for experienced mechanical technicians who can protect equipment availability and complete technically accurate maintenance under controlled operating conditions. The role offers a stable path for developing deeper expertise in plant machinery, asset reliability and oil and gas maintenance practices.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its industrial operations are supported by established engineering practices, comprehensive HSE controls and specialist maintenance teams committed to safe production, equipment integrity and reliable asset performance.
