Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating

UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience highly preferred.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and sizing of rotating equipment.
• Develop equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and manage vendor inquiries.
• Mentor junior engineers and support performance reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design software proficiency

Rotating equipment design

Risk assessment skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors of Engineering in a related field

Tools

PV Elite

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating

Company: KBR Corporate Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for rotating equipment engineering within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Define and supervise mechanical design basis codes and standards for rotating machinery (pumps compressors turbines drivers turbines gearboxes etc.).
• Ensure safety reliability and cost-effective solutions across front-end and detailed design phases.
• Mentor engineers manage interfaces with other disciplines and drive quality and schedule adherence for rotating equipment deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and sizing of rotating equipment and associated auxiliaries for FEED and Detail Engineering.
• Develop and review mechanical design basis equipment specifications datasheets and technical bid evaluations for rotating machinery.
• Perform and supervise calculations and analyses (e.g. pump head/flow compressor performance rotor dynamics vibration mechanical seals bearings lubrication).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ASME API ISO NFPA) and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with process mechanical piping electrical instrumentation and civil disciplines; manage vendor and contractor drawings and inquiries.
• Lead risk assessments and safety reviews related to rotating equipment (HAZOP/HAZID LOPA RAM analyses MAHV considerations).
• Review and approve technical deliverables (Equipment datasheets MOC/Change notes design change requests technical queries).
• Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers; support staffing training and performance reviews.
• Develop and manage execution plans man-hour estimates and budgets for rotating equipment scope.
• Ensure quality assurance and documentation practices including drawing standards datasheets and requisition packages.
• Support field construction commissioning and start-up activities; address punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Stay abreast of advances in rotating equipment technology and recommend value-added solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering rotating equipment design and integration on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors of Engineering in a related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification in rotating equipment reliability or mechanical integrity (e.g. MTM CI) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in rotating equipment design selection and integrity assessment.
• Proficiency with mechanical design software and calculation tools (e.g. PV Elite COMET AFT Fathom ANSYS for rotor dynamics or equivalent).
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.
• Knowledge of piping instrumentation and corrosion considerations as they relate to rotating equipment.
• Experience with vibration analysis rotor dynamics seals lubrication and alignment.
• Understanding of codes and standards (ASME API ISO NFPA) relevant to rotating equipment.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and safety reviews tied to mechanical systems.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Key Skills

• Food Safety
• LAN
• Accomodation
• Instrumentation Engineering
• AC Maintenance
• Client Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1