Engineer, Instrumentation and Control Maintenance

Job Overview

The Engineer will supervise and plan maintenance activities across a broad range of instrumentation and control systems within the plant, ensuring their efficient and reliable operation through coordination with operational and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist operations and maintenance teams with equipment testing, diagnosis, routine monitoring, and startup procedures, coordinating closely with Mechanical and Electrical departments to ensure smooth integration and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Provide in-field technical assistance for critical maintenance tasks, aiming to resolve issues promptly with minimal downtime.
• Plan and allocate manpower resources for daily preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Assess workload, backlog, and schedules, collaborating with relevant units to fulfill work plans and manage resources effectively.
• Oversee inventory and availability of materials, spares, consumables, and tools necessary for maintenance operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and unscheduled shutdowns, recommending corrective actions to enhance reliability and uptime.
• Contribute insights for planning major maintenance, upgrades, and addressing obsolescence challenges, aligned with the division’s five-year business plan.
• Support technical development, implementation, and commissioning of new projects by reviewing mechanical designs and specifications to optimize costs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Participate in setting technical requirements, evaluating bids, and inspecting materials to ensure quality; monitor contractor work quality for assigned projects.

Supervision and Leadership

• Organize, supervise, and coordinate all activities within the assigned area to meet objectives.
• Mentor and develop staff competencies to meet section goals effectively.

Budget and Compliance

• Assist in budget preparation and implementation, monitoring variances to support cost control and performance.
• Execute department policies, procedures, and standards aligned with company and international legislation and regulations.

Performance and Improvement

• Support department goals in accordance with company performance standards.
• Develop and apply innovative tools to optimize operational efficiency, benchmarking processes against best practices and ISO standards to find smart solutions.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Adhere to all relevant HSE policies, procedures, and sustainability guidelines consistent with international standards and ADNOC’s code of conduct.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare management information system inputs and progress reports for company leadership.
• Maintain effective internal communications with supervisors, peers, and company employees.
• Liaise externally with consultants, service providers, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control, Electronics, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• A minimum of six years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering and maintenance, preferably within a large industrial setting such as the Oil and Gas sector.
• Relevant professional certifications, where applicable.

Work Conditions

• Physical effort is minimal.
• Work primarily in air-conditioned environments, with occasional exposure to heat, humidity, and dust during site visits.

Additional Information

• Job family: Maintenance / Maintenance Execution.