Lead Mechanical Engineer (O)

EHIF; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Qatar is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support projects in the oil and gas sector. This role requires a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, along with extensive experience in rotating equipment design and engineering. The ideal candidate will ensure technical assurance and adherence to safety standards. This long-term position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical insurance and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Memberships

Global connections

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related Rotating mechanical Design and Engineering.
• Proven expertise in testing, installation, commissioning of rotating equipment.
• Ability to drive technical assurance and manage installation quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance of Process designs for rotating equipment.
• Lead the engineering scope for projects ensuring compliance with HSSE practices.
• Ensure design decisions consider cost and scheduling.

Skills

Technical assurance of Process designs

Rotating equipment engineering

Design selection and specification

Field non-conformance resolution

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood are actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Lead Mechanical Engineer (O) role to support future growth in our expanding business. The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets. This is a long‑term assignment based in Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance of Process designs through appropriate application of Shell technical standards and specifications, implementation of DCAF and review of design deliverables and activities.
• Ensure schedule and cost considerations are included in design decisions, while maintaining primary responsibility to assure safe and appropriate quality designs.
• Ensure rotating Engineering activities are executed in alignment with Shell’s Project Delivery Roadmap and Opportunity Realization Process.
• Delivery of the Rotating equipment engineering scope for assigned projects, ensuring flawless start‑up of Equipment and compliance with agreed HSSE practices and procedures as defined under the QSGTL HSSE management system.
• Act as Lead rotating equipment focal point in the review and preparation of engineering deliverables ranging from engineering study deliverables to RFC packages, commissioning procedures, ITPs, Material Requisition, Technical Bid Evaluations, etc.
• Drive technical assurance: Assure engineering and construction of rotating equipment engineering discipline scope is carried out in compliance with required project standards and specifications, including DEM1 and DEM2 standards.
• Participate in engineering reviews regarding rotating equipment engineering discipline, witnessing of Factory Acceptance Tests, as required and participate in safety and quality audits and field reviews as required.
• Drive installation quality, working with Construction contractor and QPH Construction team and provide technical support for commissioning and/or startup of Rotating Equipment where applicable.
• To be fully familiar and up to date with latest Shell and Industry standards and ensure compliance of projects design with these latest standards. To be fully familiar with Shell TAMAP, EFAs and SPEP for rotating equipment.
• Support COMPANY in auditing construction field activities for compliance and assist in resolution of field non‑conformance issues as required.
• Ensure design meets requirements of Shell’s HSSE Framework.
• Design and develop, as required, innovative technical approaches to the broader process engineering issues and contribute to continuous business improvement initiatives (fit for purpose).
• Provide (one stop shop) rotating equipment engineering support and delivery for QPH projects.
• Accountability for process engineering deliverables and engineering execution planning support including provision of senior engineering expertise.
• Drive and delivery of an ever‑increasing effectiveness and efficiency in producing project designs, through Elimination, Simplification, Standardisation and Automation balanced against the need for Top Quartile FEL in, and quality designs for the Qatar Project Delivery Hub projects.
• Lead Management of Repeated Failures for respective discipline.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi‑skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:

• Onshore Oil and Gas
• Offshore Oil and Gas

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years’ service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre‑existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well‑being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Experience

• BSc., University in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience and Skill set
• Minimum 15 years experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related Rotating mechanical Design and Engineering
• Performs as a professional rotating equipment engineer for projects and plant modifications from Front End Development through execution / commissioning and start‑up.
• Technical support for operation and maintenance of rotating equipment
• Testing, installation, commissioning and start‑up of rotating equipment
• Design, selection and specification of rotating equipment, drivers, ancillaries, transmission, safeguarding & monitoring system

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.