SENIOR MECHANICAL ROTATING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Senior Mechanical Rotating Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring compliance and reliability in mechanical engineering deliverables for onshore oil and gas projects. You will be responsible for coordinating engineering activities and reviewing vendor documentation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering with a strong background in rotating equipment. Applicants must reside in the UAE and be immediately available.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering focusing on rotating equipment for oil and gas projects.
• Proven experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of API standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review mechanical engineering deliverables for rotating equipment.
• Perform design activities for pumps, compressors and turbines.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integration.

Skills

Rotating equipment selection

Technical reporting

Coordination skills

FAED and Design Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

API standards

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Rotating Engineer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing and coordinating mechanical rotating equipment engineering deliverables during the Engineering phase of onshore oil and gas projects. The role requires strong experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering / Detail Design ensuring technical integrity, reliability, maintainability and compliance with project and industry standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and review mechanical engineering deliverables related to rotating equipment including datasheets, specifications, equipment schedules, technical requisitions, bid evaluations and technical reports.
• Perform engineering and design activities for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, fans, gearboxes and associated auxiliary systems.
• Review and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, process data sheets, vendor documentation and project specifications.
• Prepare equipment sizing calculations and verify process and mechanical requirements for rotating equipment selection.
• Coordinate with process, piping, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation and procurement disciplines to ensure seamless integration of rotating equipment within the overall plant design.
• Review vendors’ offer technical bid evaluations and vendor drawings/documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and international standards.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical requisitions and resolving vendor technical queries during equipment manufacturing and supply.
• Participate in design review meetings, HAZOP/HAZID studies, constructability reviews and interdisciplinary coordination workshops.
• Evaluate equipment installation, operation, maintenance, accessibility and reliability requirements during design development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes and standards including API, ASME, ISO and company engineering procedures.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up activities as required.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed within project schedule, budget and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on rotating equipment for onshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering / Detailed Design phases.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment selection, specification, performance evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with API standards, including API 610, API 617, API 618, API 619, API 671 and related industry standards.
• Experience in reviewing vendor documentation and managing technical interfaces with equipment suppliers.
• Previous experience with EPC contractors or engineering consultancies is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintainability and lifecycle considerations.
• Excellent coordination, communication and technical reporting skills.
• Only candidates currently in UAE and immediately available will be considered.

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