Lead Mechanical Engineer

Wood; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Sharjah, UAE to lead static and rotating equipment packages. You will drive design, procurement, vendor liaison, and budget control while coordinating with licensors and the client's teams.

The role demands high-level experience in oil and gas, mastery of API/ASME standards, and a proven ability to manage multinational project teams within the Middle East. A strong leadership mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in oil and gas industry.
• 15+ years in engineering design environment.
• Experience with static/rotating equipment packages.
• Experience working with multinational project teams.
• Middle East work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, design and procurement of static/rotating equipment packages.
• Ensure compliance with API/ASME standards and client specs.
• Plan, schedule and support bid/tender activities.
• Manage discipline work to schedule and budget.
• Prepare progress reports and attend progress meetings.
• Ensure team competency and liaise with licensors/vendors.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely package delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve design issues.

Skills

Static & rotating equipment

Package specification & procurement

Multinational project experience

Middle East experience (advantage)

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (BSc/BE/MSc)

Professional institute membership preferred

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Package Engineer - Static & Rotating) to join its UAE Business Unit, based in Sharjah, UAE. This position will be seconded to the client and will support the delivery of key engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, design, and procurement of static and rotating equipment packages (e.g., compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, flare packages, vessels, tanks, KODs, Drain pots).
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards (e.g., API, ASME), and client specifications.
• Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
• Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan, and day-to-day supervision of discipline personnel on the project. This includes approval of timesheets, holiday approval and overtime approval where delegated.
• Manage and report progress of all Mechanical engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements including weekly and cumulative productivity.
• To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
• To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and Undertake pre qualification of third parties
• Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors and OEM’s as required to conclude the project deliverables in accordance with the project scope and provide third party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required.
• Define scope of work for 3rd Party sub contracts as required.
• Develop and review package specifications, data sheets, and technical bid evaluations.
• Select and design equipment to meet project requirements and optimize performance.
• Ensure equipment compatibility with existing infrastructure and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve technical issues
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely and cost-effective package delivery.
• Expedite vendor documentation, drawings, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure vendor compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure seamless integration of equipment packages with overall project design.
• To co - ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre - commissioning, and start – up to ensure there is no conflict within the overall engineering design.
• To provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing etc
• To provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to mechanical engineering and raise appropriate EQ’s / deviations
• To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
• To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• To liaise with the Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion whilst ensuring that the project is concluded within the boundary of the technical scope.
• Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Close Out for your respective discipline.
• To promote safe behavior at all times
• To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within your department
• Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared
• Ensure equipment design and selection meet safety and quality standards.
• Participate in HAZOP and other safety reviews.
• Implement quality control procedures for package engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
• Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 15 years proven capability in an engineering design company
• Expertise in static and rotating equipment, package specification, and procurement.
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.