Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotating equipment. The role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience, with expertise in design and specification. Responsibilities include developing technical specifications, leading technical studies, and ensuring design integrity. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have relevant experience in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• 6-7+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
• Relevant experience in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Develop discipline work plan for rotating equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications and datasheets.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.

Skills

Design and specification of Rotating Equipment

Understanding of industry codes and standards

Familiar with engineering techniques/software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.

Job Requirement

Senior Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, GTG, packages, Specialty and Utility Equipment in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, onshore brownfield work. Experience in FEED, detailed engineering and Concept of medium to large scale projects in Middle east required. To be based in Abu Dhabi- UAE.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Knowledge & understanding of Design, selection, Construction, installation Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion phases for Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards. Keep abreast of Industry Codes & Standards (API 610, 682, 612, 611,616, 617, 618, 619, 673, 674, 675, 676) and Guidelines related to rotating equipment and packages.
• Familiar with the latest engineering and analytical techniques/software as applicable.

Job Responsibility and Requirement

Develop discipline work plan. Prepare datasheets, technical specifications, technical requisitions, and technical bid evaluations for engineering, selection, and procurement assistance of rotary equipment and packages like pumps (centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, metering, and fire water), compressors (centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating), generators (diesel and gas engine/gas turbines), drivers (gas turbines, motor, and engines), fans, blower, agitators, and handling equipment (cranes and hoists). Follow up on technical scope of work with vendors and support process engineers in selecting type of rotating equipment. Perform technical studies such as compressor configuration studies, driver selection, and life cycle cost studies, material handling studies, etc. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the clients, in rotating equipment. Responsible for design integrity of mechanical scope, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget. Technical bid evaluation, vendor document review, and support pre-commissioning and commissioning of rotating equipment for brownfield and greenfield projects as necessary. Participate in HAZOP/HAZID, model reviews, other studies for packages, and closeout of any open actions.

Experience required

• Minimum 12+ years of experience required
• Minimum 6-7+ Years of experience in Oil & gas industry

Mandatory

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized institution.

Relevant experience in the Middle East.

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.