Personnel for Offshore Project (UAE)

Company: National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Marine Operations, Dredging and Offshore Projects
Recruitment Status: Open Positions

Job Description

National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) is seeking experienced technical and engineering professionals to join its marine operations team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The company is inviting applications from candidates with relevant experience in marine engineering, dredging, vessel electrical systems, hydraulics, mechanical maintenance, and workshop supervision.

Candidates with previous experience in the marine industry, particularly onboard barges, support craft, and dredgers, are encouraged to apply.

Open Positions

1. Barge Engineer

Preferred Experience: Previous experience working on barge vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain barge machinery and technical systems.
• Coordinate routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Identify equipment defects and support troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with marine safety procedures and operational requirements.

2. Support Craft Electrician

Required Experience: Troubleshooting and maintenance of power and control systems on marine vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment onboard support craft.
• Troubleshoot electrical power, distribution, and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose electrical faults.
• Maintain technical records and follow onboard electrical safety procedures.

3. Hydraulic Engineer

Required Experience: Hydraulic systems, preferably on marine vessels and dredgers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot hydraulic machinery and systems.
• Diagnose hydraulic faults and coordinate corrective repairs.
• Support preventive maintenance of pumps, valves, cylinders, and hydraulic control equipment.
• Ensure the reliable operation of hydraulic systems used in marine and dredging activities.

4. Mechanical Engineer

Required Experience: Proven operational experience in the marine industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance and efficient operation of mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery faults and coordinate repair activities.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, operational procedures, and safety requirements.

Additional Advantage: Relevant client approvals.

5. Mechanic Foreman

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise mechanics and coordinate daily maintenance and repair activities.
• Allocate tasks and monitor work quality and completion.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and support complex repairs.
• Ensure tools, machinery, and workshop activities meet safety requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers and other departments to maintain operational readiness.

General Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and experience for the position applied for.
• Proven experience in the marine industry or a related technical field.
• Practical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair skills appropriate to the role.
• Previous experience with marine vessels, barges, dredgers, or support craft, where relevant.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and workplace HSE requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant client approvals are an advantage for the Mechanical Engineer position.

Employment Details

Employer: National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC)
Work Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Available Positions: Barge Engineer, Support Craft Electrician, Hydraulic Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic Foreman
Salary: To be confirmed during recruitment
Contract Duration: To be confirmed
Joining Date: To be confirmed

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to email