Senior Workshop Mechanical Engineer

STRAGO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international industrial group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Workshop Mechanical Engineer to manage the technical execution of equipment overhauls. This workshop-based role demands a hands-on leader who understands steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and industrial pumps. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and extensive workshop experience. Responsibilities include supervising equipment overhauls, interpreting engineering drawings, and performing precise inspections. The role offers a challenging industrial environment with extended hours during critical projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-20 years of hands-on workshop experience with rotating equipment.
• Practical experience with Lathes, Milling Machines, and Low-Speed Balancing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical clearances, fits, and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute the full overhaul lifecycle of rotating equipment.
• Perform detailed inspections, tolerance verifications, and condition assessments.
• Interpret OEM drawings and guide workshop technicians.

Skills

Mechanical clearances fits and tolerances

Reading engineering drawings

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Low-Speed Balancing Equipment

Job description

Senior Workshop Mechanical Engineer Rotating Equipment

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE (Workshop-Based)  
Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy / Industrial Services
Reporting To: Operations Manager

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading international industrial group specializing in rotating equipment services. They are seeking a Senior Workshop Mechanical Engineer to manage the technical execution of overhauls within their Abu Dhabi facility.

Unlike a standard management role this position is primarily workshop-based and requires a hands-on leader who understands the mechanical integrity of steam turbines centrifugal compressors and industrial pumps down to the component level.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Execution & Overhaul
  • Supervise and execute the full overhaul refurbishment and repair lifecycle of rotating equipment.
  • Ensure correct assembly disassembly and precision fitting of mechanical components.
  • Perform detailed dimensional inspections tolerance verifications and condition assessments.
• Machining & Balancing Supervision
  • Machining: Supervise and/or operate horizontal/vertical lathes and milling machines for component repair and modification.
  • Balancing: Perform low-speed rotor balancing and verify balance quality according to ISO standards.
  • Runout Checks: Perform and interpret shaft rotor and coupling runout measurements.
• Technical Leadership
  • Interpret OEM drawings manuals and technical documentation to guide workshop technicians.
  • Identify mechanical issues support failure analysis and propose corrective repair solutions.
  • Prepare workshop reports inspection records and As-Built documentation.

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Education

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience).
• Minimum 1220 years of hands-on workshop experience with rotating equipment (Turbines Compressors Pumps).
• Mandatory: Practical experience with Lathes Milling Machines and Low-Speed Balancing.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical clearances fits and tolerances.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Familiarity with ADNOC technical standards and quality requirements.

Work Environment

• Must be willing to work in a heavy industrial workshop environment.
• Willingness to support extended hours during critical overhauls.

STRAGO an equal employment opportunity employer is recruiting on behalf of our client. If your application matches the required profile you will be contacted to go ahead with the selection process.