O & M Specialist

Description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Specialist to support TAQA Water Solutions projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise during the design, construction, commissioning, handover, and operational phases of wastewater, sewerage, pumping station, and associated utility infrastructure projects.

The O&M Specialist will ensure that operational and maintenance requirements are fully integrated into project delivery, facilitating efficient asset performance, reliability, maintainability, and compliance with TAQA-WS standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in operations, maintenance, asset management, commissioning, or engineering of utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in wastewater networks, sewerage systems, pumping stations, treatment plants, or water infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience with TAQA Water Solutions (TAQA-WS), ADDC, ADSSC, or similar utility operators in the UAE is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting handover, commissioning, and operational readiness for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater and sewerage systems.
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning.
• Experience reviewing O&M manuals, commissioning records, and handover documentation.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Familiarity with CMMS and asset management systems.

Understanding of HSE requirements and risk management practices.

• Strong report writing and technical presentation skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

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Abu Dhabi

UAE

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Civil Engineering

Full-Time

Regular