Egis — ranked among the top ten engineering firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) — is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor for a nuclear power plant project in Abu Dhabi. This critical role oversees direct supervision of mechanical maintenance personnel, implementing and controlling predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programs, surveillance activities, and periodic tests to ensure the highest levels of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance at a nuclear power plant facility in the UAE.
About Egis — Top 10 Engineering Firm in the Middle East
Workforce: 3,500+ employees across 8 countries in the Middle East region
Track Record: Over 700 complex development projects delivered across the MENA region
ENR Ranking: Ranked among the top 10 engineering firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record
Expertise: Engineering, consulting, and project management across energy, infrastructure, and nuclear sectors
Commitment: Sustainable development and trusted partner for regional governments and investors
Unique Career Opportunity in Nuclear Engineering
Rare Opportunity: Nuclear power plant mechanical supervisor roles are among the most specialised and well-paid in the UAE
Regulatory Environment: Work directly within FANR, WANO, INPO, and IAEA compliance frameworks
Strategic Sector: UAE’s nuclear energy programme is a cornerstone of the nation’s clean energy vision
Career Growth: Senior supervisory leadership role in the most technically demanding sector in GCC engineering
Position Overview
The Mechanical Supervisor at Egis will provide direct oversight of mechanical maintenance personnel at a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. This role is responsible for implementing, controlling, and reporting on the full mechanical maintenance programme — covering predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, surveillance activities, and periodic testing. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 7 years of nuclear industry experience, a thorough understanding of nuclear power plant mechanical systems, and the technical discipline to operate within strict regulatory, quality, and safety frameworks including FANR, WANO, INPO, and IAEA requirements.
Why This Role Matters: As Mechanical Supervisor at Egis on a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, you sit at the intersection of engineering excellence and national energy security. You lead maintenance programmes that directly protect plant safety and reliability, work within globally recognised nuclear regulatory frameworks including IAEA and WANO, contribute to the UAE’s landmark clean energy programme, and advance your career with one of the Middle East’s most respected engineering firms operating in 8 countries.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Programme Delivery
- Oversee and directly supervise mechanical maintenance personnel implementing the plant’s full maintenance programme
- Execute all job duties in strict accordance with conduct of maintenance standards for nuclear power plant operations
- Perform predictive, preventive, corrective maintenance, surveillance, and periodic testing to the highest safety standards
- Oversee mechanical maintenance activities performed by contractors to ensure procedural compliance and quality work products
Regulatory & Quality Assurance Compliance
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) audit processes
- Support periodic evaluations by WANO, INPO, and IAEA — capturing lessons learned for organisational improvement
- Execute technical review of maintenance process and procedure changes ensuring alignment to regulatory best practices
- Participate in technical review of operating licence documents to ensure safe, compliant plant operations throughout
Programme & Procedure Development
- Develop and review mechanical maintenance procedures to ensure reliable and safe nuclear plant operations
- Assist with developing mechanical maintenance work instructions and model work orders for plant activities
- Implement operating experience, training, and observation learnings into procedures and programmes as required
- Continuously support PM programme data population, quality assessment, and operations management system accuracy
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
- Assist in executing troubleshooting processes on mechanical systems and equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Participate in root cause analysis and apparent cause evaluations to resolve mechanical maintenance issues effectively
- Execute maintenance improvement activities including self-assessments, corrective action programmes, and benchmarking
- Support all necessary system testing — cold hydro, hot functional, power ascension, and performance tests
Outage & Emergency Response Support
- Support planned outage activities and emergency response organisation as assigned by plant leadership
- Ensure safe, reliable, and continued operations during both online and outage maintenance phases
- Provide support and input for training development and execution aligned with nuclear maintenance strategies
- Contribute to benchmark activities for equipment maintenance practices and ongoing organisational improvements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or institution
- Advanced qualifications or nuclear industry-specific certifications are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience working specifically within the nuclear power industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear power plant maintenance and planning activities with a mechanical focus
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance oversight, execution, and supervisory responsibilities at a nuclear facility
- Familiarity with FANR, WANO, INPO, IAEA regulatory frameworks and nuclear quality assurance standards
Key Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of nuclear power plant mechanical systems, components, and maintenance processes
- Ability to develop, review, and execute maintenance procedures in a highly regulated nuclear environment
- Excellent supervisory and communication skills for managing maintenance teams and contractor activities
- Strong analytical capability to support root cause analysis, corrective action programmes, and self-assessments
About Egis — Engineering Excellence Across the Middle East
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East and over 700 complex development projects delivered, Egis is one of the region’s most trusted engineering, consulting, and project management firms. Ranked in the top 10 by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis partners with regional governments, investors, and developers to deliver sustainable, high-impact projects — from nuclear energy and infrastructure to transport and urban development. Egis’ deep understanding of local market conditions and international engineering standards makes it an exceptional employer for senior technical specialists in the UAE.
Career Excellence: Join Egis on Abu Dhabi’s nuclear power plant and lead mechanical maintenance programmes at the highest level — contributing to the UAE’s clean energy future with one of the Middle East’s most respected engineering companies.
Who Should Apply?
- Nuclear Maintenance Professionals: With 7+ years in nuclear power plant mechanical maintenance and supervisory experience
- Mechanical Engineers in Nuclear Sector: Seeking a senior supervisory role with a top-ranked Middle East engineering firm
- FANR / WANO Experienced Supervisors: With hands-on regulatory compliance knowledge in nuclear power environments
- Outage & Maintenance Planners: With nuclear plant background looking for a challenging Abu Dhabi-based leadership role
- GCC Engineering Professionals: With nuclear industry credentials ready to contribute to the UAE’s clean energy programme
