Static Mechanical Engineer

SPIE Global Services Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy in Qatar is seeking a Static Mechanical Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise, design validation, and asset integrity management for static equipment and piping in a large petrochemical facility. The role emphasizes reliability, turnaround leadership, and compliance with international design codes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of post-graduate experience in heavy process plants, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in mechanical engineering within heavy continuous-process chemical plants, petrochemical facilities, or refinery environments.
• Fluent English communication (written and verbal).
• Experience in the fertilizer industry (Ammonia, Urea, or Nitrates) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve design calculations, data sheets, drawings, and specs for modifications or new procurement of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and tanks.
• Develop and review P&IDs, PMS, and MTOs to meet international standards (ASME, ANSI, API).
• Perform piping stress analysis and ensure systems withstand high pressures, temperatures, and vibrations.
• Manage plant modifications via MOC while ensuring safety and design integrity.
• Define technical scope for turnarounds and outages; supervise on-site repair activities.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PV Elite

CAESAR II

Nozzle PRO

Job description

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million. We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar for a

Static Mechanical Engineer

The Static Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing high-level technical expertise, design validation, asset integrity management, and engineering support for all static (stationary) equipment and piping systems within the manufacturing facility. This role focuses on maximizing plant reliability, leading execution strategies during major turnarounds, ensuring structural compliance with international design codes, and mitigating risk across high-pressure, corrosive process loops.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Modification

• Review and approve design calculations, data sheets, drawings, and technical specifications for modifications or new procurement of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and tanks.
• Generate and review Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Piping Material Specifications (PMS), and Material Take-Offs (MTOs) to meet international standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API). Develop and review plot plans, equipment layouts and 3D models. Route critical process, utility, and offsite pipelines.
• Stress Analysis: Perform piping flexibility and stress analysis to ensure systems can withstand high pressures, extreme temperatures, and vibrations.
• Execute plant modifications via the formal Management of Change (MOC) protocol, ensuring no compromise to process safety or plant design basis.
• Prepare and approve technical deliverables for replacement projects, including scope of work, technical bid evaluations (TBE), and vendor drawing reviews.

Turnaround & Maintenance Support

• Define the technical scope for critical static equipment during scheduled plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages.
• Develop inspection and repair procedures for specialized high-pressure equipment, including shell-and-tube heat exchangers, reformer tubes, and atmospheric storage tanks.
• Supervise critical repair activities on-site, ensuring field welding, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), and non-destructive testing (NDT) comply with structural codes.

Asset Integrity & Plant Reliability Support

• Support Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations and remaining-life assessments for older or degraded stationary equipment
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) on mechanical static equipment failures, structural leaks, and chronic piping vibrating issues to implement definitive corrective actions.

Technical Software & Industrial Codes

• Software Competency: Advanced proficiency in PV Elite (pressure vessel design), CAESAR II (piping stress analysis) and Nozzle PRO.
• Codes & Standards: Comprehensive working command of ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2 (Pressure Vessels), ASME B31.3 (Process Piping), API 650/620 (Storage Tanks), and TEMA Standards (Heat Exchangers).

Core Competencies

• Exceptional diagnostic, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities for complex process plant problems.
• Clear leadership attributes with experience supervising external multi-disciplinary EPC contractors and vendor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized, accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in mechanical engineering within a heavy continuous-process chemical plant, petrochemical facility, or refinery environment.
• Experience in the fertilizer industry (specifically Ammonia, Urea, or Nitrates manufacturing units) is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing massive capital equipment replacement projects and participating in large-scale plant turnarounds.
• Language: Must possess excellent fluent English communication skills (both written and verbal) to draft technical engineering reports, lead meetings, and coordinate with international vendors