Senior Engineer ORandA - Mechanical

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking a Senior Engineer – Operations Readiness & Assurance (Mechanical) to join our Abu Dhabi team on a PMC project. You will lead OR&A activities for mechanical systems and ensure readiness for start-up with safe, reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree and 15+ years in oil & gas, with extensive EPC experience in the Middle East and familiarity with ADNOC standards, API, ASME, and ISO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is Mandatory.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry in the similar role.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in large-scale EPC projects within the Middle East, preferably ADNOC Group.
• Proven experience in Operations Readiness, Commissioning, or Start-Up roles.
• Strong background in mechanical systems (rotating & static equipment).
• Experience with major capital projects (EPC environment preferred).
• Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and international codes (API, ASME, ISO).
• Experience in asset integrity, reliability, and maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead OR&A activities for Mechanical System across project phases.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables (P&IDs, datasheets, specifications, etc.).
• Ensure mechanical integrity and reliability strategies are in place (e.g., RBI, PM, CBM).
• Support development of maintenance strategies and procedures.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, and other safety/technical reviews.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, and Operations teams for smooth handover.
• Verify documentation, training, spares, and maintenance strategies prior to start-up.

Skills

Operations Readiness

Commissioning

Start-Up

Mechanical systems

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

EPC projects

ADNOC standards

API/ASME/ISO

Asset integrity

Maintenance strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Penspen is hiring a dynamic Senior Engineer – Operations Readiness & Assurance (Mechanical) to join our team in Abu Dhabi for a PMC project. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering world-class oil & gas projects, ensuring assets are safe, reliable, and fully optimized for operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead OR&A activities for Mechanical System across project phases.


• Review and validate engineering deliverables (P&IDs, datasheets, specifications, etc.).


• Ensure mechanical integrity and reliability strategies are in place (e.g., RBI, PM, CBM).


• Support development of maintenance strategies and procedures.


• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIMOPS, and other safety/technical reviews.


• Coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, and Operations teams for smooth handover.


• Verify documentation, training, spares, and maintenance strategies prior to start-up.

Qualification Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is Mandatory.


• Minimum 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry in the similar role.


• Minimum 5+ years of experience in large-scale EPC projects within the Middle East, preferably ADNOC Group.


• Proven experience in Operations Readiness, Commissioning, or Start-Up roles.


• Strong background in mechanical systems (rotating & static equipment).


• Experience with major capital projects (EPC environment preferred).


• Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and international codes (API, ASME, ISO).


• Experience in asset integrity, reliability, and maintenance strategies.

Requirements