Workshop Lead

EnerMech· Onshore
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📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull time

About this role

We are? 

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions.  This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies, making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion

EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

The Role

To lead and manage all workshop personnel and operations, ensuring the workshop runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with HSE and company standards. To plan, prioritise and deliver workshop and maintenance activities to meet project schedules, quality requirements and budget targets, while overseeing asset management, workshop resources, and fleet and logistics coordination across the base.

Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas

  • Workshop Leadership & People Management: Lead and manage all workshop personnel, including coaching, performance management, training and workforce planning; coordinate training and professional development, and assist in managing workshop staff schedules and task assignments.
  • HSE & Safety Compliance: Ensure the workshop operates safely, efficiently and in compliance with all HSE and company standards, with strict compliance to safety standards and protocols within the workshop environment.
  • Workshop Planning & Delivery: Plan, prioritise and deliver workshop activities to meet project schedules, quality requirements and budget targets.
  • Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Oversee the maintenance, repair, overhaul and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and assets, including overseeing maintenance and repair schedules for workshop equipment.
  • Workshop Resources & Inventory Management: Manage workshop resources, tools, equipment, inventory and third-party service providers, ensuring the workshop is stocked with necessary tools and materials.
  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
  • Process & Performance Improvement: Develop, monitor and improve workshop processes, productivity and operational performance.
  • Continuous Improvement & Technical Leadership: Drive continuous improvement through technical leadership, root cause analysis, cost optimization and implementation of best practices.
  • Logistics & Fleet Coordination: Arrange mobile cranes and forklifts as per operational needs; coordinate passenger transport for employees for training, medical reasons, site mobilization and demobilization; coordinate goods transport (collection and delivery) and material deliveries according to operational requirements; manage vehicle arrangements for corporate management and other operational requirements.

Essential:

  • Significant experience in a workshop or maintenance leadership role, overseeing mechanical equipment maintenance, repair, overhaul and troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience leading, coaching and developing workshop personnel, including performance management, training and workforce planning.
  • Strong knowledge of HSE standards and compliance requirements within a workshop or field maintenance environment.
  • Experience in equipment management, including tracking, inspections, utilisation and lifecycle planning.
  • Experience coordinating fleet, logistics and transport operations, including mass transport and cargo/material movements.
  • Proven ability to plan and deliver workshop activities against project schedules, quality requirements and budget targets.

Preferred:

  • Relevant technical or mechanical qualification/certification.
  • Experience with CMMS or ERP-based asset management systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Workshop Lead position at EnerMech?
The salary for this Workshop Lead role at EnerMech is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Workshop Lead position at EnerMech located?
This Workshop Lead role at EnerMech is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Workshop Lead role at EnerMech full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Workshop Lead role in the Onshore department at EnerMech.
Which team or department does the Workshop Lead at EnerMech belong to?
This Workshop Lead position is part of the Onshore department at EnerMech. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Workshop Lead position at EnerMech?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to EnerMech's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Workshop Lead job at EnerMech posted?
This Workshop Lead position at EnerMech was posted on Jul 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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