Equipment Project Engineer

About the role

Abu Dhabi Ports Company is looking for an Equipment Project Engineer to plan, execute and deliver equipment engineering projects across the Ports Cluster, from technical specification and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover to Operations and Maintenance. Projects must be delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and reliability standards, under the guidance of the Senior Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all project activities comply with HSE regulations, industry standards and internal policies, including risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work requirements.
• Manage equipment projects (new container handling and port equipment, upgrades, retrofits and life-extension programs) through feasibility, design, procurement, execution, commissioning and close-out.
• Prepare project scopes, technical specifications and performance requirements, and contribute to business cases with cost estimates and CAPEX budget inputs.
• Support procurement by preparing technical tender documents, evaluating bids and giving technical input to contract negotiations with OEMs and contractors.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers and progress reports, monitor KPIs and escalate deviations to the Senior Manager.
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors and consultants, review engineering drawings and technical submittals, and witness FAT, SAT, inspections and commissioning.
• Coordinate handover to Maintenance and Operations, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, warranties and operator training.
• Register assets in the MAXIMO system, follow up on warranty performance and manage defect notifications and warranty claims.
• Capture lessons learned and provide technical support to technicians.
• Provide technical input to the equipment investment plan and fleet renewal strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in equipment engineering, maintenance or project roles, including equipment projects.
• Experience in ports, terminals, logistics or heavy industry; exposure to container handling equipment (STS cranes, RTG/RMG, straddle carriers, reach stackers) preferred.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of quality and safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Project management, equipment specification, installation and commissioning, and vendor management.
• Project management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP) is a plus.