Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Engineer to operate and maintain surface facilities. You will lead mechanical design reviews, oversee construction, and assist with operations in shale gas facilities. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in industrial operations and knowledge of industry standards. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and engagement in world-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of work experience with 10 years in industrial operation facilities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) license is desirable.
• Familiarity with shale gas facilities and modular skid-mounted units.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Operation and Maintenance teams.
• Develop engineering design packages for new installations.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of new facilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting rotating equipment

Mechanical design review

Field services maintenance

Health, Safety, and Environment compliance

System performance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFDs and P&IDs

ASME and API standards

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Engineer to join the Unconventional Resources (UR) Producing Department. The UR Producing Department Operations is responsible for operating all surface facilities, including field wells and processing facilities. The role will operate well manifolds, provide field services, maintain facilities, reduce equipment downtime, perform preventive maintenance, provide maintenance services, and support technical engineering and inspection activities. Your primary role is to lead mechanical design review, oversee construction, and lead commissioning and testing activities for new shale gas facilities.

Aramco is a global energy company with a strong focus on technology, infrastructure, and societal value creation. We invest in talent development and offer opportunities to work on world-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to the Operation and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and fix rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Develop engineering design packages for new installations and upgrade projects.
• Review project proposals and detailed design packages for new facilities.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of new facilities, as well as Turnaround and Inspection (T&I).
• Update and maintain engineering documentation and drawings.
• Analyze system performance and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Ensure quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions for upgrades.
• Test and pilot new technologies.
• Ensure full Health, Safety, and Environment compliance.
• Report and analyze key performance indicators.
• Make recommendations for technical and economic optimization of existing facilities.
• Lead feasibility and profitability studies for new facilities.
• Contribute to Business Unit strategy.
• Assist in training, development, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Provide analysis and interpretation to support projects, processes, and financing related to Saudi Aramco capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university; MS is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) license / desirable but not essential.
• At least 15 years of work experience, including 10 years in industrial operation facilities; shale gas facility experience preferred. Familiarity with modular skid-mounted units.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (ASME and API), including API-STD-610 and API-617.
• Experience creating / modifying PFDs and P&IDs.
• Experience troubleshooting and major repair of oil and gas rotating equipment (e.g., air compressors, pumps, diesel generators).
• Experience creating schematics and piping diagrams.
• Experience conducting failure analysis and recommending solutions for failed rotating equipment.
• Experience in rotating equipment and piping field installation, commissioning, and testing.
• Experience in specifying piping and equipment layouts.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, process technologies, supply and product logistics, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to support reports, studies, and management decisions.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn to challenging and rewarding professional opportunities and are remunerated accordingly. Aramco emphasizes talent development and supports employees to enhance sector-specific knowledge and competencies through its workforce development programs.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Business Development
• Industries
• Oil and Gas