Static Engineer (PMC Offshore Project)

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Static Engineer for an Offshore Project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, including substantial experience in static equipment engineering design. Key responsibilities include supporting engineering needs and participating in technical evaluations. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-value projects and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• 5+ years in static equipment engineering design.
• Experience with pressure vessels and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support static equipment engineering across projects and operations.
• Review deliverables for project compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Static equipment engineering

Mechanical engineering

Oil and gas industry knowledge

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Title

Static Engineer (PMC Offshore Project)

Company Overview

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission‑critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimise planned and operating assets.

Location

Based in Contractor’s Office.

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Static Engineer (PMC role) for an Offshore Project.

Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Job Requirements

• Supports static equipment engineering needs across Projects and Operations organization.
• Stewardship of engineering work quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Supports technical evaluations to address issues with equipment and system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Provides pertinent engineering expertise to Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Reviews project and contractor deliverables as requested to ensure compliance with project specifications, Design Practices, Static Equipment Toolkit guidance, and best practices. Documents to be reviewed may include Piping & Instrument Diagrams, equipment arrangements, equipment specifications, data sheets, vendor proposals, and technical studies.
• Participates in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, vendor qualification, and vendor bid evaluations as requested.
• Coordination of communication between different stakeholders in Projects and Operations organization. Coordination of teleconferences and management of communication and reporting tools.
• Supports functional initiatives and maintains discipline documentation pertinent to company facilities.
• Provides technical mentorship to early‑career professionals, with emphasis in areas of identified skill gaps.
• Participates in internal networks through which their capabilities can be disseminated to the benefit of others.
• Maintains current knowledge (e.g., through participation in industry conferences / forums) while proactively growing discipline’s technical expertise in pertinent technologies on continuous basis.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree from recognised university with minimum GPA 6.0 or above.
• Minimum overall 10+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in responsible roles in static equipment engineering design for projects in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in upstream oil and gas engineering projects.
• Having minimum 5 years of previous experience working in Offshore projects would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working for upstream oil and gas company will be preferred.
• Experience with operating pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks including equipment selection, sizing, design, installation, preservation, commissioning, start‑up, operation, surveillance, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, and decommissioning.
• Must have worked at least 5 years of experience in a similar position for a mega oil and gas construction project (more than US$ 1 Billion).