Job Description

Operations Planning and Optimization Superintendent - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Operations Planning and Optimization Superintendent in Abu Dhabi, UAE leads the planning, coordination, and supervision of oil and gas production, processing, export, and injection operations across ADNOC Group's upstream Oil & Energy facilities. This role focuses on maximizing production efficiency, ensuring surface and subsurface integrity, managing shutdown planning, and maintaining strict compliance with HSE Management Systems while supporting sustainability initiatives such as CO2 injection and enhanced oil recovery.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Operations-Plant Management
Salary: 38000-48000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise oil, gas, water, ESP, gas lift, and CO2 injection operations to achieve mandated production and injection KPIs.
• Review operating data against production targets and design operating envelopes, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate alarm rationalization programs and ensure compliance with alarm management KPIs.
• Conduct Field Technical Rate and Field Capacity Tests to identify bottlenecks and optimize facility performance.
• Oversee FSOPR, Reservoir Monitoring Programs, and Water Alternating Gas operations in alignment with business plans.
• Coordinate integrated shutdown planning, optimize shutdown execution, and ensure compliance with approved schedules.
• Lead troubleshooting of chronic plant and surface facility issues and participate in root cause analysis for critical equipment failures.
• Prepare analytical performance reports, monitor operational trends, and update operating procedures for safe and cost-efficient operations.
• Engage in project lifecycle activities including design reviews, value engineering, HAZOP, HAZID, OHID, SIL, and Ready For Commissioning walkdowns.
• Represent operations in new technology trials and ensure Management of Change processes are followed for operational improvements.
• Participate in Tactical Response Team and Incident Management Team activities during emergencies.
• Monitor facility integrity and coordinate subsurface integrity investigations such as communication tests, BCI, and SAP assessments.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, cost optimization, and capital planning initiatives.
• Supervise and develop team members to enhance competency and operational excellence.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Extensive experience in oil and gas production, injection operations, and facility optimization within large upstream environments.
• Strong understanding of alarm management, shutdown planning, reservoir monitoring, and integrity management processes.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, HAZOP participation, and process safety management.
• Experience with Management of Change systems and project coordination.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Skills Set

• Oil and gas production planning
• CO2 injection and enhanced oil recovery
• Alarm management and plant optimization
• Shutdown and turnaround coordination
• Process safety and risk assessment
• Surface and subsurface integrity management
• Budget control and cost optimization
• Operations performance analysis

Why Join Us

• Lead complex upstream oil and gas operations in Abu Dhabi's largest production assets.
• Contribute to advanced sustainability initiatives including CCUS and EOR projects.
• Work within a high-performance Oil & Energy environment focused on operational excellence.
• Competitive executive-level compensation and career advancement opportunities.
• Strong safety culture and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As the largest oil producer within the group, ADNOC plays a critical role in upstream production, carbon capture, and sustainable energy development. Through innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to environmental responsibility, ADNOC continues to strengthen its leadership in the global Oil & Energy industry.
Job Title Operations Planning and Optimization Superintendent - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Operations Planning and Optimization Superintendent - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Operations Planning and Optimization Superintendent in Abu Dhabi, UAE leads the planning, coordination, and supervision of oil and gas production, processing, export, and injection operations across ADNOC Group's upstream Oil & Energy facilities. This role focuses on maximizing production efficiency, ensuring surface and subsurface integrity, managing shutdown planning, and maintaining strict compliance with HSE Management Systems while supporting sustainability initiatives such as CO2 injection and enhanced oil recovery.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Operations-Plant Management
Salary: 38000-48000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise oil, gas, water, ESP, gas lift, and CO2 injection operations to achieve mandated production and injection KPIs.
• Review operating data against production targets and design operating envelopes, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate alarm rationalization programs and ensure compliance with alarm management KPIs.
• Conduct Field Technical Rate and Field Capacity Tests to identify bottlenecks and optimize facility performance.
• Oversee FSOPR, Reservoir Monitoring Programs, and Water Alternating Gas operations in alignment with business plans.
• Coordinate integrated shutdown planning, optimize shutdown execution, and ensure compliance with approved schedules.
• Lead troubleshooting of chronic plant and surface facility issues and participate in root cause analysis for critical equipment failures.
• Prepare analytical performance reports, monitor operational trends, and update operating procedures for safe and cost-efficient operations.
• Engage in project lifecycle activities including design reviews, value engineering, HAZOP, HAZID, OHID, SIL, and Ready For Commissioning walkdowns.
• Represent operations in new technology trials and ensure Management of Change processes are followed for operational improvements.
• Participate in Tactical Response Team and Incident Management Team activities during emergencies.
• Monitor facility integrity and coordinate subsurface integrity investigations such as communication tests, BCI, and SAP assessments.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, cost optimization, and capital planning initiatives.
• Supervise and develop team members to enhance competency and operational excellence.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Extensive experience in oil and gas production, injection operations, and facility optimization within large upstream environments.
• Strong understanding of alarm management, shutdown planning, reservoir monitoring, and integrity management processes.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, HAZOP participation, and process safety management.
• Experience with Management of Change systems and project coordination.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Skills Set

• Oil and gas production planning
• CO2 injection and enhanced oil recovery
• Alarm management and plant optimization
• Shutdown and turnaround coordination
• Process safety and risk assessment
• Surface and subsurface integrity management
• Budget control and cost optimization
• Operations performance analysis

Why Join Us

• Lead complex upstream oil and gas operations in Abu Dhabi's largest production assets.
• Contribute to advanced sustainability initiatives including CCUS and EOR projects.
• Work within a high-performance Oil & Energy environment focused on operational excellence.
• Competitive executive-level compensation and career advancement opportunities.
• Strong safety culture and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As the largest oil producer within the group, ADNOC plays a critical role in upstream production, carbon capture, and sustainable energy development. Through innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to environmental responsibility, ADNOC continues to strengthen its leadership in the global Oil & Energy industry.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 38000.00
Salary to 48000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
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Gender No Preference
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