Senior Offshore Mechanical Construction Engineer

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for a Specialist Engineer – Construction (Mechanical) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive offshore construction experience, including coordination with PMC/EPC teams.

Responsibilities span fabrication support, pre-commissioning, review of plans, and hands-on technical support for equipment installation and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15 to 18+ years of experience, with at least 5 years offshore.
• Proven offshore platform project experience and strong construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supports onshore fabrication, module assembly, pre-commissioning, and construction activities offshore.
• Ensure mechanical works meet project specs, codes, quality and schedules.
• Review execution plans, work packs, method statements, and procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical construction during fabrication, assembly, testing, and pre-commissioning.
• Ensure activities follow approved drawings and project requirements.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule risks with mitigations.
• Review mechanical design deliverables for constructability and installation feasibility.
• Provide technical support for static, rotating equipment, piping, and structural interfaces.
• Promote and enforce project HSE policies and QA/QC.
• Support Mechanical Completion and system handover activities.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, fabrication yards, commissioning, and client reps.
• Participate in progress meetings and construction reviews.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates.

Skills

Offshore construction

Mechanical systems

Safety standards

PMC/EPC coordination

ADNOC offshore experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for a Specialist Engineer – Construction (Mechanical) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive offshore construction experience, including coordination with PMC/EPC teams.

Responsibilities span fabrication support, pre-commissioning, review of plans, and hands-on technical support for equipment installation and testing.