Senior Technician, Mechanical Maintenance (Rotating)(DGD)

Job Purpose

• Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Execution & Troubleshooting)

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, blowers, and utility packages.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, verify failure causes, and carry out repairs such as bearing replacement, alignment, seal replacement, and balancing.
• Conduct post‑maintenance test runs to verify equipment efficiency and operational readiness.
• Execute condition‑based maintenance activities based on vibration readings, oil analysis results, and temperature/pressure trends.

• Support Commissioning & Startup Activities

• Assist commissioning teams during installation, alignment, pre‑commissioning, and functional testing of new rotating machinery.
• Participate in project documentation review, including vendor manuals and commissioning records.
• Support acceptance, punch list closeout, and handover of rotating equipment packages.

• Predictive & Preventive Maintenance

• Perform predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration checks, thermography, acoustic detection, oil sampling, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with OEM manuals, ADNOC procedures, and rotating reliability requirements.
• Technical and Reliability Support
• Identify reliability risks related to rotating equipment and escalate persistent failures to Supervisor or Rotating SMEs.
• Provide feedback to improve PM routines, inspection frequencies, and procedural updates.
• Assist in RCA investigations for rotating failures and help implement corrective actions.
• Apply best practices in rotating equipment maintenance to improve MTBF and reduce unplanned shutdowns.

• Materials, Tools & Equipment Management

• Identify spare parts and tools needed to complete rotating maintenance tasks.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of bearings, seals, couplings, and precision components.
• Maintain, inspect, and report conditions of specialized rotating tools such as dial indicators, laser alignment tools, bearing heaters, torque wrenches, and portable vibration devices.

• Documentation, Reporting & CMMS Updates

• Record maintenance work, failure findings, and job details in CMMS (MAXIMO).
• Maintain and update rotating equipment maintenance histories, alignment records, inspection reports, and test run logs.
• Provide accurate daily activity reports and inputs for maintenance dashboards.
• Support to Junior Staff
• Share technical knowledge and mentor junior and trainee technicians, especially in safe handling of rotating equipment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and guide new staff during troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.

• Policies, Systems & Procedures

• Follow all ADNOC maintenance policies, procedures, COPs, and HSEMS controls.
• Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, confined space entry, SIMOPS, and other safety systems.

• Safety & Sustainability

• Maintain strong commitment to HSE in all rotating equipment operations.
• Identify hazards during maintenance and take corrective action immediately.
• Participate in drills, emergency response roles, and toolbox talks.
• Report unsafe conditions, near‑misses, and equipment abnormalities promptly.
• Tool Management
• Ensure all tools, PPE, and equipment are maintained in good working condition.
• Report defects and arrange for timely repairs or replacements.

• Time & Work Management

• Complete assigned work within planned timeframes and escalate issues that may delay execution.
• Coordinate with supervisor for additional resources when required.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for optimizing rotating maintenance tasks and system improvements.
• Support improvement initiatives related to reliability, safety, and performance.
• Housekeeping
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment before, during, and after job execution.
• Reporting
• Provide technical information for maintenance progress reports, KPI tracking, and rotating equipment performance summaries.

Internal

• Daily interaction with Rotating Supervisor, Mechanical Technicians, Planning, Operations, HSE, FI/BU, and Reliability teams.
• Coordination with shutdown planning teams and control room personnel.
• Support senior staff during technical reviews and maintenance planning.

External

• Contact with OEM specialists, service representatives, and rotating equipment vendors.
• Interface with contractors and project teams during commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities.

Minimum Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in mechanical maintenance of rotating equipment in oil & gas.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, and utility rotating systems.
• Exposure to commissioning, startup, shutdown, and project handover processes.

Professional Certifications

• NA

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong hands‑on skills in rotating machinery maintenance, alignment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, lubrication systems, and vibration fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, rotating equipment drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools and reliability improvement methods.
• Competence in CMMS (MAXIMO preferred).
• Commitment to safety and hazard identification.
• Good communication, teamwork, and mentoring ability.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Technical Competencies

• As per ADNOC standard Competencies
• behavioural CompetenciEs:
• As per ADNOC standard Competencies

Work Environment

• Regular office work 30%
• Daily rounds on site 70%

• A/C Environment 30%

• Exposed to site prevailing weather conditions 70%