Senior Technician Mechanical Maintenance Static
Job purpose
Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of static equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of ADNOC Offshore facilities. Support shutdowns, commissioning, and startup activities, including documentation review and work package handover. Act as a senior technical resource for static equipment maintenance, demonstrating strong safety commitment, technical competency, and mentoring of junior technicians.
Key accountabilities
Job-specific accountabilities
A. Static equipment maintenance & repairs
Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on static equipment including vessels, tanks, columns, exchangers, and piping.
Carry out internal/external inspections, gasket replacement, bolt tightening, leak repair, flange management, nozzle replacement, and associated fit-ups.
Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, and test equipment such as air coolers, strainers, filters, receivers, and pig traps.
B. Inspection, integrity & confined space activities
Support preparation and execution of integrity inspections, thickness checks, and anomaly investigations.
Participate in confined space entry operations for internal inspections of vessels and columns during shutdowns.
Report corrosion, deformation, cracks, or abnormalities and assist engineers in integrity evaluation.
C. Troubleshooting & problem resolution
Diagnose failures in static equipment systems, identify root causes, and perform corrective actions.
Assist in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues involving valves, piping, utility packages, and structural attachments.
Provide recommendations for improving reliability and preventing recurrence.
D. Support to commissioning, startup & project handover
Participate in commissioning and startup of new static equipment and utility systems.
Review project documentation, drawings, vendor manuals, and ensure compliance before handover.
Complete required punch lists, ensure equipment readiness, and support safe energization.
E. Predictive & preventive maintenance execution
Perform routine checks such as temperature readings, leak detection, vibration checks (basic), lubrication, and structural inspections.
Execute preventive maintenance tasks as per MAXIMO schedules and provide improvement feedback to planners.
Conduct hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, and package pressure testing under supervision.
F. Materials, tools & equipment management
Identify required spares, materials, gaskets, and consumables for maintenance.
Ensure proper handling, preservation, and storage of static components.
Maintain tools, equipment, lifting devices, and request replacements when necessary.
G. Documentation, reporting & CMMS
Update and close work orders in CMMS (MAXIMO).
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance tasks, material usage, and work permits.
Provide daily activity reports and inputs for reliability dashboards.
H. Knowledge sharing & team support
Mentor junior technicians, especially in safety, static equipment handling, and inspection practices.
Demonstrate and enforce proper mechanical maintenance techniques.
Generic accountabilities
A. Policies, systems & procedures
Follow ADNOC codes of practice, HSEMS elements, mechanical maintenance procedures, and permit to work systems.
B. HSE & sustainability
Ensure full compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, personal protective equipment, and hazard identification.
Participate in toolbox talks, emergency response drills, and near-miss reporting.
Maintain safe work areas and proper housekeeping.
C. Time & resource management
Complete tasks within allocated time and report delays or resource needs to the supervisor.
Coordinate with other trades during multidiscipline jobs.
D. Continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvements in static equipment maintenance.
Support initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
E. Tool & equipment care
Maintain tools in good working condition and organize equipment storage areas.
F. Reporting
Provide technical inputs for management reports, progress updates, and inspection summaries.
Generic accountabilities
A. Policies, systems & procedures
Follow all ADNOC maintenance policies, procedures, codes of practice, and HSEMS controls.
Ensure compliance with permit to work, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, simultaneous operations, and other safety systems.
B. 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.
C. Tool management
Ensure all tools, personal protective equipment, and equipment are maintained in good working condition.
Report defects and arrange for timely repairs or replacements.
D. Time & work management
Complete assigned work within planned timeframes and escalate issues that may delay execution.
Coordinate with supervisor for additional resources when required.
E. Continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for optimizing rotating maintenance tasks and system improvements.
Support improvement initiatives related to reliability, safety, and performance.
F. Housekeeping
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment before, during, and after job execution.
G. Reporting
Provide technical information for maintenance progress reports, KPI tracking, and rotating equipment performance summaries.
Communications & working relationships
Internal
Mechanical supervisors (static & rotating), operations technicians, HSE, integrity (FI/BU), planning, and reliability teams.
Frequent interaction with shutdown teams, commissioning teams, and control room personnel.
External
Interaction with contractors, vendors, inspectors, and OEM representatives for maintenance, repair, and integrity tasks.
Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills
Minimum qualification
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum experience
Minimum 5–7 years of mechanical maintenance experience, covering both static and rotating equipment.
Experience in oil and gas operating facilities, shutdowns, and integrity activities.
Professional certifications
NA
Knowledge & skills
Strong hands-on knowledge of static equipment maintenance, inspection, flange management, and pressure-retaining systems.
Ability to interpret drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs.
Understanding of predictive maintenance methods (basic vibration checks, thermography, leak detection).
Experience with CMMS (preferably MAXIMO).
Competence in safe work practices, hazard identification, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Technical competencies
As per ADNOC standard competencies.
Behavioural competencies
As per ADNOC standard competencies.
Work condition
Physical effort
- Regular office work: 30%
- Daily rounds on site: 70%
Work environment
- Air-conditioned environment: 30%
- Exposed to site prevailing weather conditions: 70%