Senior Engineer, Operations Readiness and Assurance - Mechanical
Penspen
Global energy consultancy designing, maintaining and optimising energy infrastructure worldwide.
Lead mechanical readiness, assurance, risk, and transition for oil & gas projects.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Field
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory & Consultancy
Engineering & Project Management
Asset Integrity
Asset Management
Digital Transformation
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Oil and Gas
Onshore Pipelines
Offshore Pipelines
Floating Production Systems
Process Topsides
Offshore Topsides
Onshore Process Facilities
Role
Description
mechanical readiness
system assurance
risk assessment
maintenance strategy
safety compliance
team coordination
- Lead mechanical readiness activities during project phases.
- Conduct mechanical system assurance reviews and risk assessments.
- Support development of maintenance and inspection strategies.
- Ensure mechanical systems meet operational and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.
Requirements
15+ years
oil&gas
adnoc
mechanical eng
communication
project management
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry in the similar role.
- Previous experience in the ADNOC project on a PMC role is a must
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
70 years
Years of Experience
The company has provided expertise in global energy projects for decades, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the industry.
15k projects
Global Projects Completed
The company has successfully managed over 15,000 projects across various energy sectors, showcasing its extensive experience and global reach.
12+ countries
Global Presence
The company's widespread offices allow it to integrate local expertise with international perspectives, enhancing its service delivery.
Millions in Contracts
Financial Strength
The company has secured substantial engineering contracts worth millions, indicating strong financial health and industry confidence.
- As an independent consultancy, it delivers front‑end to operations engineering, project and asset management across energy lifecycles.
- Driven by innovation, it created THEIA, a digital pipeline integrity tool blending AI, inspections and digital twins.
- Its work spans large‑scale pipelines, carbon‑capture engineering, repurposed gas networks for hydrogen, and integrity audits.
- Unusual fact: in the early 2010s it studied using trained dogs to detect pipeline leaks—demonstrating creative problem-solving.
Culture + Values
- Safety is the top priority, ensuring operations are both sustainable and ethical.
- People are valued as key assets, with support for success, aspirations, and empowerment.
- Technical excellence is cultivated through leadership and knowledge sharing across the business and industry.
- Commitments are delivered with high quality, on time, and within budget.
- Profitable entrepreneurship is encouraged, with active risk management driving sustainable and commercially successful growth.
Environment + Sustainability
$225 million+
Contracts Secured in 2024
The company secured significant contracts in 2024, including renewable energy frameworks and net-zero gas field projects.
+14%
Year-over-Year Contract Growth
Achieved a 14% increase in contract values compared to the previous year, reflecting strong market growth in sustainability initiatives.
- Committed to the goal of zero harm and operating sustainably and ethically under 'Think Safety, Work Safely, Home Safe' and QHSE vision zero harm with ISO 14001 environmental certification.
- Launched dedicated Energy Transition Consultancy (Nov 2022) focused on low-carbon and hydrogen, including hydrogen, CO₂ infrastructure, repurposing existing assets, operating and maintaining hydrogen & CO₂ systems.
- Member of Hydrogen UK (Feb 2025), Hydrogen Scotland, Hydrogen Ireland, and NW Hydrogen Alliance, aligning with UK’s net-zero and energy security goals.
- Appointed Global Energy Transition Director (Mar 2023) to lead decarbonisation efforts across hydrogen and low-carbon projects.
- Engaged in large-scale hydrogen hub engineering, hydrogen-blending for gas networks, carbon-capture infrastructure, repurposing power stations for hydrogen, and cathodic protection for solar.
- Digital asset management platform THEIA integrates AI, digital twins for pipeline integrity—improving efficiency, safety, cost, and promoting sustainability.
- Net-zero pathway defined via Energy Transition Consultancy; though no explicit company-wide net-zero target date published on website or LinkedIn.
Inclusion & Diversity
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