
Stantec
O&M Specialist, Wastewater & Utility Infrastructure
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
02/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/11/2026
Job description
TAQA Water Solutions projects in Abu Dhabi need operational and maintenance thinking built in from the start, and that is the job of this O&M Specialist at Stantec. Wastewater networks, sewerage systems, pumping stations and associated utility infrastructure make up the portfolio. Input runs through design, construction, commissioning, handover and into operation. Designs are reviewed for reliability and maintainability against TAQA-WS standards. O&M manuals, commissioning records and handover documentation all come to you for review. Operational readiness planning draws on reliability-centred maintenance principles and asset lifecycle thinking. CMMS and asset management systems need the right data in place at handover. HSE and risk management apply throughout, with findings captured in clear technical reports and presentations. Candidates bring 10 to 15 years in utility infrastructure operations, maintenance or commissioning, an engineering degree, and ideally experience with TAQA-WS, ADDC or ADSSC.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Provide O&M expertise across design, construction, commissioning, handover and operation of wastewater and utility infrastructure
- Review designs for reliability, maintainability and compliance with TAQA-WS standards
- Integrate operational and maintenance requirements into project delivery
- Review O&M manuals, commissioning records and handover documentation
- Support commissioning and operational readiness for large infrastructure projects
- Apply reliability-centred maintenance principles to maintenance planning
- Advise on asset lifecycle management and CMMS data requirements
- Identify HSE and operational risks and recommend mitigation
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for TAQA-WS and project stakeholders
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve O&M issues
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Process Engineering or a related discipline
- Offer a Master's Degree or relevant professional certification (advantage)
- Bring 10 to 15 years of experience in operations, maintenance, asset management, commissioning or engineering of utility infrastructure
- Demonstrate experience with wastewater networks, sewerage systems, pumping stations, treatment plants or water infrastructure
- Show experience supporting handover, commissioning and operational readiness
- Apply knowledge of RCM principles, asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning
- Use CMMS and asset management systems
- Offer experience with TAQA-WS, ADDC, ADSSC or similar UAE utility operators (highly desirable)