About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Engineer OR & A (Maintenance Operations & Readiness) with a proven track record in ensuring that all operational and maintenance requirements are fully developed, implemented, and integrated during the project lifecycle to facilitate a safe, efficient, and seamless transition from project execution to operations. The role focuses on operational readiness, maintenance strategies, asset integrity, reliability, personnel competency, systems handover, and startup preparedness for a high-profile client.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Maintenance Readiness Plans for new offshore facilities and brownfield projects.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure maintainability, operability, and reliability.
- Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Develop maintenance philosophies, procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Prepare and populate SAP PM/CMMS with:
- Equipment hierarchy
- Functional locations
- Equipment master data
- Preventive maintenance plans
- Task lists
- Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Review equipment criticality and perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM).
- Coordinate with Engineering, EPC contractors, Operations, Commissioning, and Vendors during project execution.
- Verify spare parts strategy, warehouse readiness, and critical spare availability.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Mechanical Completion, and Commissioning activities.
- Lead maintenance input during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
- Review commissioning and start-up procedures from a maintenance perspective.
- Support asset integrity, shutdown planning, and turnaround readiness.
- Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for major equipment failures.
- Monitor maintenance KPIs including:
- Equipment Availability
- MTBF
- MTTR
- PM Compliance
- Maintenance Backlog
- Reliability Index
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At the company, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 15+ years in oil & gas maintenance.
- Minimum 5 years in offshore operations.
- Experience with ADNOC, major EPC contractors, or international oil companies is preferred.
- Proven experience in operations readiness, commissioning, maintenance planning, and asset management.
- Strong knowledge of offshore production facilities including:
- Rotating equipment
- Static equipment
- Electrical systems
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Safety systems
Technical Skills
- SAP PM
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- FMEA
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Asset Integrity Management
- Shutdown Planning
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- ISO 55000 Asset Management
- HAZOP and PSSR
- CMMS implementation
- KPI reporting and performance analysis
Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Decision making
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and presentation skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Safety leadership
- Continuous improvement mindset
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years of service of our employees at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Typical KPIs
- Plant Availability
- Maintenance Cost
- PM Schedule Compliance
- Equipment Reliability
- Shutdown Performance
- MTBF
- MTTR
- Maintenance Backlog
- Spare Parts Availability
- HSE Performance
- Commissioning Readiness
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
