Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician

Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician Job Snapshot
- Role:
Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function:
Installation-Maintenance-Repair

- Experience:

5-7 years of mechanical maintenance experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Static Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of static equipment across ADNOC Offshore facilities. The role involves preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of pressure vessels, tanks, columns, heat exchangers, piping, and associated equipment. The successful candidate will carry out mechanical repairs, support equipment integrity inspections, identify equipment defects, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively.

The position also supports plant shutdowns, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities. As a senior technical resource, the technician will provide practical guidance to junior personnel and contribute to equipment reliability, maintenance quality, and compliance with ADNOC safety requirements.

Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function:
Installation-Maintenance-Repair
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on static equipment, including vessels, tanks, columns, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Conduct internal and external equipment inspections as required.
• Perform gasket replacement, bolt tightening, leak repairs, flange management, nozzle replacement, and associated mechanical fit-up activities.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, and test air coolers, strainers, filters, receivers, and pig traps.
• Identify mechanical defects and complete appropriate repairs in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Verify equipment condition and readiness following maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support reliable plant operations.

Equipment Inspection and Mechanical Integrity

• Support the preparation and execution of static equipment integrity inspections.
• Assist with thickness measurements and investigations of equipment abnormalities.
• Participate in confined space entry activities for internal inspection of vessels and columns during shutdowns.
• Identify and report corrosion, deformation, cracks, leaks, and other equipment defects.
• Provide inspection findings and technical information to engineers responsible for integrity assessments.
• Support evaluation of equipment condition and required corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection and repair records.

Mechanical Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

• Diagnose mechanical failures affecting static equipment and associated systems.
• Investigate potential causes of equipment defects and operating abnormalities.
• Perform corrective maintenance to resolve identified mechanical problems.
• Assist with troubleshooting of valves, piping systems, utility packages, and structural attachments.
• Coordinate with supervisors and engineering personnel on complex technical issues.
• Recommend practical measures to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring failures.
• Support timely restoration of equipment to operational service.

Preventive and Condition-Based Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance activities according to approved MAXIMO schedules.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and condition checks.
• Perform temperature monitoring, leak detection, basic vibration checks, lubrication, and structural inspections where applicable.
• Identify deterioration or abnormalities requiring further investigation.
• Provide feedback to maintenance planners on preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance tasks and inspection practices.
• Support safe and reliable operation of static equipment and associated systems.

Pressure Testing and Equipment Verification

• Assist with hydrostatic testing of equipment and piping systems.
• Conduct pneumatic and package pressure testing under appropriate supervision.
• Follow approved testing procedures and safety requirements.
• Support equipment preparation and inspection before testing.
• Report defects, leaks, or abnormalities identified during testing.
• Assist in verifying equipment…