Senior Operator – Water Pumps System
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Date posted
November 11, 2026
Hiring location
Abu Dhabi
Career level
Senior
Qualification
Not specified
Experience
5+ years in offshore Oil & Gas water treatment or seawater pumping operations; team-lead experience preferred
Quantity
1 person
Description
NOV is hiring a Senior Operator for a seawater pump system supporting drilling operations in Abu Dhabi. The role covers installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of high- and low-pressure seawater pumping equipment. The operator will help maintain a safe and continuous water supply, coordinate daily activities with operators and technicians, and communicate operational requirements to the office team. Practical pump knowledge, sound troubleshooting ability and familiarity with offshore HSE procedures are important for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise installation, commissioning and operation of seawater pumps and associated equipment.
- Manage daily operation and maintenance of seawater pumping systems to maintain a reliable supply for drilling activities.
- Operate and monitor high- and low-pressure pumping systems and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
- Coordinate operators and technicians and maintain communication with the NOV office team on planning, logistics, reporting and maintenance needs.
- Carry out routine inspections, troubleshoot mechanical or operational problems and support preventive maintenance.
- Maintain operating logs, reports and permit-to-work documentation.
- Follow offshore HSE standards, client procedures and applicable work-control requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should have at least five years of experience in offshore Oil & Gas, water-treatment or seawater-pumping operations. Previous experience leading operational teams is preferred. Hands-on experience with centrifugal pumps, booster pumps and high-pressure pumps is important. Familiarity with commissioning, maintenance, ADNOC offshore practices, Permit to Work systems and HSE requirements is expected. Offshore certifications such as BOSIET or TBOSIET, H2S and ADNOC WMS are an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Centrifugal, booster and high-pressure pumps
- Seawater pump commissioning and maintenance
- Operational monitoring and troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance and inspection
- Permit to Work and offshore HSE
- ADNOC offshore work practices
- Operational logs and reporting
- Team coordination
Employment Details
Full-time position in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The listed application closing date is 19 January 2027. Relevant offshore certification is an advantage.
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