Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer (Design)

KBR; Al Ain; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Al Ain is looking for a Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer with at least 15 years of experience in the design and specification of rotating equipment for Oil & Gas and related industries. You will lead a team, develop work plans, and ensure the integrity of mechanical designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of design practices and industry standards along with proven technical leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers.
• Develop discipline work plan.
• Review/check equipment data sheets.
• Perform technical studies and evaluate technical bids.

Skills

Design practices

Construction Practices

Knowledge of codes and industry standards

Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title:
Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer (Design)

Overall Summary

A Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Seals, Specialty and Utility Equipment in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries. Experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. A minimum of 15 years' experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers
• Develop discipline work plan
• Review/check equipment data sheets and specifications
• Perform technical studies such as compressor configuration studies, driver selection and life cycle cost studies, specialty equipment configuration studies, material handling studies, RAM studies, etc.
• Evaluate technical bids
• Perform packaged equipment reviews
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients, in rotating equipment.
• Responsible for design integrity of mechanical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.

Key Interactions:

• Broad understanding of other disciplines activities.
• Project Management
• Clients representatives

Qualifications & Years of Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, OSAH, ISA and NEC etc.
• Wide knowledge in Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery System, installation, Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.