Senior Static Engineer -Qatar

ISS International SpA; Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS International SpA seeks a Senior Static Equipment Engineer in Qatar to lead static equipment design across FEED, detailed design and procurement for ammonia and urea facilities.

You will review vendor packages, ensure ASME/API compliance, and participate in safety reviews. The role requires strong English, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration with EPC teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of static equipment engineering experience.
• Experience in ammonia and urea projects preferred.
• API 510/570/653 certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII and procurement processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, PV Elite, and CAESAR II; excellent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead static equipment sizing and selection studies during concept and feasibility.
• Develop design philosophy for static equipment and ensure compliance with codes.
• Review vendor design calculations and inspection plans during fabrication.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and PSM reviews for safety of designs.
• Support procurement with technical bids and vendor communications.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with EPC teams.

Skills

Static equipment engineering

Mechanical engineering

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

API 510/570/653 certification

Tools

AutoCAD

PV Elite

CAESAR II

Job description

ISS International SpA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Static Engineer to join our client in the Fertilizer Industry based in Qatar

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Static Equipment Engineer leads static equipment engineering for capital projects across the Ammonia and Urea Complex, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reformer furnace and tubes, and high-pressure urea/carbamate equipment, from concept and feasibility through FEED, detailed design, and procurement of new equipment. The role-holder is required to promote, follow, and ensure fulfillment of the relevant requirements of the Company's Occupational Health & Safety, Environment, Quality, Process Safety, and Information Security standards throughout all project phases to guarantee the technical integrity, long-term asset reliability, and safe execution of Client capital developments.

Project Development & Concept Design

Lead static equipment sizing and selection studies during concept and feasibility phases.

Develop static equipment design philosophy for new units and modification projects, ensuring all designs comply with international codes, process requirements, and Client engineering standards.

Promote innovative solutions in static equipment specifications to corporate sustainability goals.

Provide advanced technical expertise and problem-solving support during equipment fabrication, inspection, testing and commissioning to resolve structural or material anomalies and prevent future operational defects.

FEED Development

Develop static equipment lists, design basis, and preliminary datasheets during FEED.

Review licensor and contractor static equipment design packages for technical compliance.

Detailed Engineering & Execution Support

Review detailed static equipment design, calculations, and drawings during EPC execution.

Resolve technical queries related to static equipment design, materials, and fabrication.

Review vendor design calculations, material certificates, and inspection/test plans during fabrication.

Participate actively in cross-functional project safety reviews, including HAZOP, SIL, and Process Safety Management (PSM) assessments, to identify, mitigate, and eliminate potential design hazards related to static equipment.

Procurement Support & Technical Bid Evaluation

Prepare and review static equipment technical specifications, datasheets and requisition package for pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, columns, reactors, filters, and any pressure equipment.

Manage the technical evaluation of vendor bids and clarify complex engineering queries during the procurement phase to ensure only technically qualified suppliers are selected verifying compliance with ASME/API codes and Company specifications.

Knowledge Ownership & Standards

Own and maintain Company static equipment design standards and specifications.

Capture design and fabrication lessons learned into updated static equipment specifications.

Manage time, cost, and quality across multiple ongoing projects simultaneously

Project Interface

Manage the technical interface with other Engineering disciplines, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors third-party engineering consultants during all project lifecycle phases.

Mentoring

Provide technical mentoring and guidance to the Static Equipment Engineer on project scopes.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. 8-12 years of static equipment engineering, preferably in ammonia and urea projects, including new equipment specification, technical bid evaluation, and vendor design review. API 510/570/653 certification is preferred. Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII and project procurement processes and familiarity with engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, PV Elite, CAESAR II) Excellent communication and presentation skills with absolute fluency in English.