Static Equipment Lead Engineer for Gas Processing

Duncan & Ross Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) to oversee the static equipment engineering on a major gas processing facility project. You will ensure technical integrity across design, procurement, and reviews for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, tanks, and fired heaters.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with 15+ years in static equipment for oil & gas or petrochem, with strong ASME/TEMA/API expertise and vendor management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in static equipment engineering for oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Extensive experience in pressure vessel and heat exchanger design to ASME, TEMA, and API standards.
• Familiarity with ADNOC gas processing projects is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of material selection for sour service, high-temperature, and high-pressure applications.
• Prior involvement in mega gas processing facility projects is a strong advantage.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred.
• Excellent analytical and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and review of static equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, tanks, and fired heaters.
• Develop and review equipment datasheets, specifications, and requisitions.
• Perform and review pressure vessel and heat exchanger design calculations in accordance with ASME, PD 5500, or equivalent.
• Evaluate vendor technical proposals and conduct technical bid evaluations (TBE).
• Review vendor drawings, design reports, and material documentation.
• Coordinate with process, piping, and structural disciplines on equipment interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, inspection, and commissioning stages.

Skills

Pressure vessels

Heat exchangers

Vendor management

Analytical skills

API standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static) to oversee the static equipment engineering on a major gas processing facility project. You will ensure technical integrity across design, procurement, and reviews for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, tanks, and fired heaters.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with 15+ years in static equipment for oil & gas or petrochem, with strong ASME/TEMA/API expertise and vendor management