Lead Package Engineer

PES Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UAE is seeking a Lead Package Engineer Oil & Gas. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in EPC projects. The candidate will manage mechanical/electromechanical packages, ensure compliance with industry standards, and translate technical specifications. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and a solid background in Oil & Gas plants. Knowledge of ASME and API standards is essential. Competitive salary offered, with opportunities for growth within a global company.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in EPC projects.
• Background in Oil & Gas plants at EPC/OEM or engineering companies.
• Professional English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire cycle of mechanical/electromechanical packages for Oil & Gas plants.
• Translate plant requirements and P&IDs into datasheets and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with standards and codes and cost/time/quality objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of ASME VIII

Knowledge of API 610/617/650

Familiarity with P&ID

Proficient in office tools

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial)

Job description

PES ENGINEERING was born from the Engineering Division of PES, founded in 1979, and currently has over 200 permanent engineering staff, boasting significant experience in the Oil & Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Chemical, Petrochemical, and Automotive sectors.

PES ENGINEERING provides technical and engineering services (Civil, Rotating Machinery, Static Equipment, Process, HSE Design, Electro-instrumental, Layout & Piping), offering over 200,000 engineering hours per year to all major Oil & Gas Companies, EPC Contractors, Industrial Manufacturers, etc.

Currently, PES ENGINEERING has 8 offices in Italy : HQ in Rosignano Solvay (LI), Livorno, San Donato Milanese, Florence, Rome, Bari, Vibo Marina (VV), and Gela.

Abroad, PES ENGINEERING is present in three countries (UK, Romania, UAE). In addition, a series of strategic partnerships, signed on virtually every continent, support the company in carrying out multidisciplinary engineering, service, service management, inspection & expediting, and recruitment & hiring of local personnel.

Role summary

We are looking for a Lead Package Engineer Oil & Gas with at least 10 years of experience in EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire cycle of mechanical / electromechanical packages (rotating / static) for Oil & Gas plants.
• Translate plant requirements and P&IDs into datasheets, technical specifications and supply requirements.
• Coordinate vendors, internal disciplines (process, piping, electrical, instrumentation) and the client.
• Ensure compliance with standards and codes (ASME, API, PED, ATEX) and cost / time / quality objectives.
• Prepare MR / RFQs, evaluate technical / commercial offers and perform Vendor Document Reviews (VDRs).
• Define package interfaces (piping, power / instrumentation, layout, utilities) and BOMs.
• Follow procurement, expediting, test plans, witness FAT / SAT, MRB and punch lists.
• Support installation and start-up, change management and as-built issuance.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial) or equivalent experience; at least 10 years in the role.
• Background in Oil & Gas plants (onshore / offshore) at EPC / OEM or engineering companies.
• Knowledge of codes / standards (ASME VIII, API 610 / 617 / 650, PED, ATEX); familiarity with P&ID, datasheets and 3D models.
• Professional English; proficiency in office tools and document platforms.