Senior Equipment Engineer

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead engineering, integration, testing, and lifecycle management of complex industrial systems across Oil & Gas EPC projects.

The role demands extensive experience in integrated systems engineering, multidisciplinary coordination, system integration, and commissioning within Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, or Industrial Infra projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in rotating equipment installation, testing, commissioning and startup.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications and vendor docs for rotating equipment.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities for rotating equipment.
• Plan and supervise installation activities, coordinate resources and monitor schedules.
• Analyze equipment performance, conduct RCFA and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure QA/QC, HSE and compliance with project specifications and ITPs.
• Witness FATs, PDIs and support pre-commissioning and handover.

Skills

Mechanical Installation & Erection

Commissioning & Startup

Reliability Engineering

Predictive Maintenance

Vibration Analysis Interpretation

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Mechanical Integrity Management

QA/QC & Inspection Management

Project Planning & Scheduling

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering, integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of complex industrial systems across major Oil & Gas EPC projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in integrated systems engineering, multidiscipline coordination, system integration, and commissioning within Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, or Industrial Infrastructure projects.

YOUR ROLE

As Senior Engineer (Systems), your key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Review and verify engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications, and vendor documentation related to rotating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, client specifications, international standards, and industry codes.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical risk studies.
• Provide technical solutions to engineering and construction challenges.
• Review technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and engineering change requests.

Rotating Equipment Management

• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities for: Centrifugal Pumps, Positive Displacement Pumps, Process Pumps, Gas & Air Compressors, Blowers and Fans, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Diesel Engines, Gearboxes, Generators, Fire Water Pumps, Utility Pumps, Mechanical Drive Systems, Skid-Mounted Packages, Cooling Tower Mechanical Systems

Construction & Project Execution

• Plan and supervise rotating equipment installation activities.
• Ensure installation compliance with approved procedures and drawings.
• Coordinate construction resources, manpower, and work sequencing.
• Monitor project schedules and support milestone achievement.
• Oversee equipment erection, setting, preservation, and storage activities.
• Supervise foundation verification, equipment setting, and alignment activities.
• Monitor precision laser alignment and coupling installation.
• Verify balancing and vibration acceptance criteria.
• Witness mechanical run tests and performance verification.
• Support pre-commissioning, startup, and final system handover.

Reliability & Performance Improvement

• Analyze equipment performance and reliability metrics.
• Review vibration analysis and condition monitoring reports.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve asset reliability.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs.

Quality, HSE & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs, QA/QC requirements, and project specifications.
• Participate in inspections, audits, FATs, PDIs, and client reviews.
• Promote safe work practices and PTW compliance.
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and vendor representatives.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI).
• Resolve technical issues related to equipment installation and commissioning.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• At least 7 years of direct experience with rotating equipment in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Power Generation, or EPC projects.
• Proven experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Preferred experience in GCC/Middle East projects, ADNOC projects, EPC Contractor environment

Education and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Mechanical Installation & Erection
• Commissioning & Startup
• Reliability Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance
• Vibration Analysis Interpretation
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Mechanical Integrity Management
• QA/QC & Inspection Management
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Technical Troubleshooting

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.