Senior Principal Specialist - Marine Equipment

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Principal Specialist - Marine Equipment in Dubai to lead technical authority for marine equipment and machinery across offshore and EPCI programs.

The role requires 7–10 years of marine engineering experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership to mentor teams throughout the asset lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of marine engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in marine operations, EPCI projects, and offshore activities.
• Advanced knowledge of marine electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Detailed understanding of applicable marine regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Able to translate regulatory and technical requirements into workable solutions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex machinery and systems.
• Experienced in risk assessment, maintenance planning, and equipment-performance monitoring.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize competing requirements in a demanding environment.
• Proficient in relevant marine engineering and project-management software.
• Committed to quality, safety, cost control, and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the marine function's technical authority for equipment and machinery.
• Apply advanced marine engineering knowledge to equipment used in offshore and marine operations.
• Interpret marine regulations, technical standards, and industry guidelines.
• Recommend practical compliance measures that support safe and uninterrupted project execution.
• Identify complex marine equipment challenges and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct equipment and operational risk assessments.
• Develop mitigation plans for safe and efficient marine activities.
• Lead marine specialists and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Plan and execute marine work within approved schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical support throughout the project and asset lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical problems affecting marine systems.
• Develop practical solutions that minimize equipment downtime.
• Support the preparation and implementation of maintenance and repair strategies.
• Improve equipment reliability, availability, and operational performance.
• Develop technical and functional specifications for new or modified machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify emerging technical risks.
• Take proactive measures to improve project readiness and machinery performance.
• Support the selection, technical evaluation, and management of marine contractors and vendors.
• Verify that external service providers meet technical, safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior marine professionals.
• Promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing across technical teams.
• Communicate complex technical matters clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.
• Maintain productive relationships with customers, contractors, regulators, and project partners.

Skills

Marine engineering

Marine equipment and machinery

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Offshore operations

EPCI project execution

Equipment troubleshooting

Asset lifecycle support

Maintenance strategies

Risk assessment

Project planning

Budget management

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture or related discipline

Job description

Senior Principal Specialist - Marine Equipment Job Snapshot Role: Senior Principal Specialist - Marine Equipment Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Maritime Function: Naval Architecture-Marine Engineering Experience: 7-10 years Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Maritime Function: Naval Architecture-Marine Engineering Salary: AED 28000-42000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Senior Principal Equipment and Machinery Specialist serves as a subject-matter expert for marine electrical and mechanical systems. The position influences program direction, resource allocation, technical policies, and equipment strategies while supporting EPCI projects, offshore activities, and marine operations throughout the asset lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the marine function 's technical authority for equipment and machinery.
• Apply advanced marine engineering knowledge to equipment used in offshore and marine operations.
• Interpret marine regulations, technical standards, and industry guidelines.
• Recommend practical compliance measures that support safe and uninterrupted project execution.
• Identify complex marine equipment challenges and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct equipment and operational risk assessments.
• Develop mitigation plans for safe and efficient marine activities.
• Lead marine specialists and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Plan and execute marine work within approved schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical support throughout the project and asset lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical problems affecting marine systems.
• Develop practical solutions that minimize equipment downtime.
• Support the preparation and implementation of maintenance and repair strategies.
• Improve equipment reliability, availability, and operational performance.
• Develop technical and functional specifications for new or modified machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify emerging technical risks.
• Take proactive measures to improve project readiness and machinery performance.
• Support the selection, technical evaluation, and management of marine contractors and vendors.
• Verify that external service providers meet technical, safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior marine professionals.
• Promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing across technical teams.
• Communicate complex technical matters clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.
• Maintain productive relationships with customers, contractors, regulators, and project partners.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Between 7 and 10 years of marine engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in marine operations, EPCI projects, and offshore activities.
• Advanced knowledge of marine electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Detailed understanding of applicable marine regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Able to translate regulatory and technical requirements into workable solutions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex machinery and systems.
• Experienced in risk assessment, maintenance planning, and equipment-performance monitoring.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize competing requirements in a demanding environment.
• Proficient in relevant marine engineering and project-management software.
• Committed to quality, safety, cost control, and operational reliability.

Skills Set

• Marine engineering
• Marine equipment and machinery
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Offshore operations
• EPCI project execution
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Asset lifecycle support
• Maintenance strategies
• Repair planning
• Equipment reliability
• Performance monitoring
• Technical specifications
• Functional specifications
• Marine regulations
• Risk assessment
• Risk mitigation
• Contractor management
• Vendor evaluation
• Project planning
• Budget management
• Technical leadership
• Team mentoring
• Stakeholder communication

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to influence marine engineering strategies and equipment decisions across complex offshore and EPCI projects. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority, solve high-impact machinery challenges, guide multidisciplinary teams, and improve the safety, readiness, and reliability of critical marine assets.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.