Senior Mechanical Engineer (Offshore)-Maintenance & Plant Operations

Antal International L.L.C-FZ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 183,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Antal International L.L.C-FZ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects from concept through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 3–8 years of experience in construction/EPC environments, and hands-on design review, shop drawings, submittals, and vendor coordination. ADNOC exposure is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in construction, engineering, maintenance, EPC or project environments.
• Experience on ADNOC projects is highly preferred.
• Strong design, review and project engineering capabilities.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material & technical submittals and construction documentation.
• Experience supporting design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations, codes, standards, HSE and quality requirements.
• Excellent coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and internal teams.
• Leadership of engineers/draftsmen and resource planning.
• UAE/GCC project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities across multiple projects.
• Provide technical analysis and engineering solutions.
• Review drawings, submittals and documentation for compliance.
• Manage project execution from concept through commissioning.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Mentor engineers/draftsmen and allocate work.
• Support procurement, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and project budgets.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Project Engineering

Shop Drawing Review

Technical Submittals

Material Submittals

Project Execution

Testing & Commissioning

Project Planning

Budgeting

Cost Control

Contractor Management

Client Coordination

Team Leadership

HSE

QA/QC

UAE Codes

UAE Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Shop drawings review tools

Technical documentation

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Our client is an established UAE-based engineering construction and maintenance organization delivering projects and technical services across industrial commercial and infrastructure environments The organization provides integrated engineering solutions covering design project execution construction maintenance procurement testing and commissioning with a strong focus on quality safety and compliance with UAE regulations and international engineering standards

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects and maintenance assignments The role involves providing technical analysis and engineering solutions managing engineering teams and supporting projects from concept and detailed design through implementation construction testing and commissioning The Senior Mechanical Engineer will ensure all activities are completed safely within budget and in accordance with project specifications UAE regulations applicable codes and standards and company procedures strong Salary - upto 18k AED Medical air ticket allowance Food Accommodation Transportation strong strong Offshore Work assignment with 5 months on work 1-month paid leave rotation strong

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering Design Lead and implement mechanical engineering design activities Perform technical analysis and develop engineering solutions Review mechanical designs drawings and technical documentation Review shop drawings material submittals technical submittals and construction submittals Ensure designs and documentation comply with UAE authority requirements applicable codes and standards Provide technical support during project execution construction testing and commissioning Resolve mechanical engineering and technical issues during project execution Project Management Execution Manage multiple mechanical engineering projects from concept design through completion Manage project scope schedules budgets and technical specifications Coordinate mechanical activities during construction and implementation Liaise with clients consultants contractors authorities and internal departments Monitor project progress and resolve technical and execution issues Team Management Manage and provide technical direction to engineers and draftsmen Allocate work and monitor engineering deliverables Provide technical coaching guidance and training Support manpower planning and duty-roster requirements Monitor team performance and resource utilization Procurement Technical Evaluation Provide technical support during procurement construction and commissioning Prepare and review technical and material requisitions Participate in Technical Bid Evaluations TBE and provide recommendations Support purchase-order activities Review materials and mechanical equipment for compliance with project specifications Coordinate with vendors and suppliers Budget Cost Control Prepare and review project departmental budgets Monitor expenditure against approved budgets Ensure effective utilization of manpower materials and project resources Support cost-control activities Testing Commissioning Provide engineering support during pre-commissioning testing and commissioning Ensure mechanical systems and equipment comply with approved designs and specifications Support technical issue resolution during commissioning and handover Reporting Quality HSE Prepare and review technical reports and project documentation Maintain accurate engineering records and progress reports Ensure compliance with HSE quality and Integrated Management System IMS requirements Ensure contractors and project teams follow approved procedures and specifications

Key Skills

Mechanical Design • Project Engineering • Shop Drawing Review • Technical Submittals • Material Submittals • Mechanical Construction • Project Execution • Technical Bid Evaluation • Procurement Support • Testing & Commissioning • Project Planning • Budgeting • Cost Control • Contractor Management • Client & Consultant Coordination • Team Leadership • HSE • QA/QC • UAE Codes & Standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.3–8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably within construction, engineering, maintenance, EPC or project environments.Previous experience working on ADNOC projects is highly preferred.Strong experience in mechanical design, design review and project engineering.Hands-on experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, technical submittals and construction documentation.Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning stages.Good understanding of mechanical systems, equipment, technical specifications and applicable engineering standards.Experience preparing/reviewing material requisitions and participating in Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and procurement activities.Strong exposure to project planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost control.Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and internal engineering teams.Previous experience leading engineers/draftsmen, allocating work and monitoring technical deliverables.Strong knowledge of UAE regulations, applicable codes, engineering standards, HSE and quality requirements.Strong technical problem-solving, reporting, communication and stakeholder-management skills.UAE/GCC project experience would be an advantage.