Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. This full-time position involves leading mechanical equipment design deliverables for onshore projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield modifications, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry and specialized knowledge of mechanical equipment. An attractive compensation package is provided, with benefits including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Group life and personal accident insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Detailed knowledge of major mechanical equipment types.

Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical equipment engineering design deliverables.
• Coordinate the mechanical team and manage schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Project management

Risk identification and mitigation

Knowledge of international codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer to join our UAE business unit focusing on both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals. This role is a full‑time on‑site position in Sharjah, UAE with a travel requirement.

The role

As Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer, you will lead all mechanical equipment engineering (static and rotating equipment) design deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards and client policies. You will coordinate the mechanical team, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and act as the technical liaison with licensors, vendors and OEMs.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator to deliver onshore capital projects. The portfolio includes Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects that integrate low‑carbon solutions for energy transition and emissions reduction.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we actively support diversity across the business with employee networks that give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews aligned to the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; tailored development plans for individual needs
• Global connections: engage with experts worldwide at the leading edge of the industry
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group life and personal accident insurance: life assurance cover
• The employee share plan: opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match
• Long Service Award: recognition at 5‑year milestones

Responsibilities

• Be single‑point responsibility for all mechanical equipment engineering design deliverables
• Provide input to Technical Work Practices (TWP’s) and Standards
• Coordinate the mechanical team and report to the Project or Engineering Manager on project matters
• Support planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities, including man‑hour estimating and bid/tender preparation
• Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, oversee discipline personnel, approve timesheets and holiday/Ot approvals as delegated
• Manage and report progress of all mechanical engineering and design budgets, including weekly and cumulative productivity metrics
• Identify areas of concern regarding progress or quality and recommend corrective actions
• Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering/Project Manager
• Ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain competency per company and client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and undertake pre‑qualification of third parties
• Liaise with licensors, equipment vendors and OEMs to conclude deliverables and provide third‑party budget costs for stage‑gate estimates
• Define scope of work for third‑party subcontracts
• Prepare Tender Bid evaluations and assess bids
• Review vendor documents on detailed engineering projects
• Provide input to EPC scope of work and EPC Tender Package for the EXECUTE stage
• Coordinate with other disciplines throughout design, construction, pre‑commissioning and startup stages to avoid conflicts
• Provide technical support to site for material inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing
• Ensure compliance with management of change processes both technical and financial
• Provide direction and guidance on technical queries and raise EQ’s / deviations as appropriate
• Participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
• Ensure work is completed without compromise to quality and delivered according to the project schedule
• Liaise with the client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff to maintain consistent approach and keep the project within technical scope
• Take ownership for risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring and close‑out for the discipline
• Promote safe behaviour at all times
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a range of technical problems within the discipline
• Promote smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within the department
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every qualification below, we encourage you to apply if you have experience, knowledge or skills relevant to this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Specialised and detailed knowledge of major mechanical equipment types
• Thorough knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

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 objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.