The Senior Mechanical Engineer Static - Greenfield

KBR, Inc.

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

KBR, Inc. Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) for Greenfield offshore projects.

The role oversees engineering, design reviews and technical management of static equipment to meet ADNOC Offshore standards, international codes, and project schedules from FEED to commissioning. You will lead cross-disciplinary interfaces, review specifications and datasheets, coordinate with vendors, and ensure quality and safety in all deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
8+ years of offshore greenfield project experience.
Experience with FEED and Detailed Engineering.
Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical engineering activities related to static equipment for offshore oil & gas facilities.
Prepare design basis, specifications, datasheets and requisitions for static equipment.
Review and approve engineering deliverables: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns and tanks.
Coordinate with equipment vendors during design, manufacturing, testing and delivery stages.
Interface with Process, Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Corrosion and HSE disciplines.
Participate in HAZOP/HAZID, design reviews and model reviews; monitor progress and risks.
Support construction, commissioning and startup activities; ensure ADNOC standards compliance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Offshore projects

Technical leadership

Vendor coordination

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree (added advantage)

Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred

Tools

PV Elite

Compress

HTRI

Aspen EDR

MS Office Suite

SmartPlant Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Title:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) - Greenfield

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team 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 optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title:The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) - Greenfield

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently seeking experienced professionals for the position listed below in support of a major Offshore Project. The role will be based at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) is responsible for the engineering, design review, and technical management of static equipment for ADNOC Offshore Greenfield projects. The role ensures that all mechanical engineering deliverables comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering & Design

Lead the mechanical engineering activities related to static equipment for offshore oil and gas facilities.
Prepare and review design basis, specifications, datasheets, and technical requisitions for static equipment.
Review and approve engineering deliverables for:
- Pressure Vessels
- Separators
- Heat Exchangers
- Columns and Towers
- Filters and Strainers
- Pig Launchers and Receivers
- Storage Tanks
- Fired Heaters (where applicable)
Ensure equipment design complies with project requirements, operability, maintainability, and safety standards.
Review fabrication drawings, calculations, inspection requirements, and material selections.

Vendor & Procurement Management

Prepare technical bid evaluations (TBE) and technical clarifications.
Coordinate with equipment vendors during design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery stages.
Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Support procurement teams in equipment selection and technical evaluations.

Project Execution & Coordination

Interface with Process, Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Corrosion, and HSE disciplines.
Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, Design Reviews, Constructability Reviews, and Model Reviews.
Monitor engineering progress and identify technical risks and mitigation plans.
Support project schedule and deliverable management.

Construction & Commissioning Support

Provide engineering support during fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
Review technical queries, concession requests, and deviation requests.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Mechanical Completion, and Pre-Commissioning activities.
Support troubleshooting and startup activities as required.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards and international codes.
Promote safe engineering practices and adherence to HSE requirements.
Participate in audits, technical assurance reviews, and quality assessments.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet project quality and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Master's Degree is an added advantage.
Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 15 years of mechanical engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Offshore Greenfield Projects.
Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
Proven experience on ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or major EPC projects.
Experience with offshore production facilities, process platforms, wellhead platforms, and associated facilities.

Technical Expertise

Static Equipment