Lead Mechanical Engineer

Crescent Petroleum; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to oversee engineering activities, ensure quality standards, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EPC projects and a strong background in mechanical design and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer with a tier 1/major EPC contractor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and approve EPC contractor engineering/design activities.
• Oversee mechanical equipment selection and design concepts.
• Provide technical support for mechanical and rotating equipment issues.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job description:

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Monitor, review, and approve (as required) EPC contractor relevant engineering/design activities. Ensure all deliverables related to mechanical engineering align with the project and company's design intent, specifications, and good engineering practices, and are completed within schedule.
• Develop mechanical equipment selection concepts, studies, reports, and basic engineering deliverables for new projects. Provide field support and commissioning assistance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the company's engineering quality standards for discipline on assigned projects.
• Oversee the development of mechanical equipment selection and design concepts, ensuring proper application and execution.
• Assist contractor teams in producing engineering and construction documents that meet project requirements within the schedule and budget.
• Verify the quality of contractor work regarding specifications, reports, code application, submittal review, equipment selection, and drawings.
• Check that Material Requisitions reflect project requirements and specifications.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations to ensure vendor compliance with material requisitions.
• Resolve conflicting design requirements by providing suitable solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mechanical and rotating equipment design, operation, and maintenance issues; consult internal and external experts as needed.
• Respond to contractor technical queries and concession requests.
• Address contractor variation requests with technical responses.
• Promote uniformity and standardization in design and engineering throughout all project phases, updating company specifications with lessons learned.
• Manage work plans and deliverables across multiple projects within budgeted hours.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor company's machinery staff.
• Develop mechanical equipment design concepts and basic engineering deliverables such as equipment selection reports and datasheets for new projects.
• Audit installations during construction, witness Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning to ensure compliance with specifications.

Reporting and Working Relationships

• Report to the Engineering Manager on project activities and critical issues.
• Inform Directors and Project Managers of critical issues affecting project costs or schedules.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all Crescent staff.

Continuous Improvement of Position

• Pursue professional development, ideally through relevant certifications.

Minimum Educational, Technical Qualifications/Certifications Required

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; individuals with extensive relevant experience but lacking formal qualifications may be considered.
• Experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer with a tier 1/major EPC contractor or vendor in developing EPC deliverables.
• Experience with an oil/gas operating company.
• Strong knowledge of the industrial context, contract practices, and oil & gas operations.
• Leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and effective communication.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.