Senior Engineer, Operations Readiness and Assurance - Mechanical
Penspen
Global energy consultancy designing, maintaining and optimising energy infrastructure worldwide.
Senior OR&A Mechanical Engineer ensuring mechanical system readiness in oil & gas projects.
6 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
system reviews
risk assessment
readiness lead
compliance
team coordination
maintenance planning
Conduct mechanical system assurance reviews and risk assessments.
Lead mechanical readiness activities during project phases.
Ensure mechanical systems meet operational and safety requirements.
Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.
Support development of maintenance and inspection strategies.
Requirements
project management
communication
15+ years
mechanical degree
adnoc pmc
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry in the similar role.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field.
Previous experience in the ADNOC project on a PMC role is a must
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
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
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.