Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer

KBR, Inc; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer to lead and guide the design of rotating equipment for major Oil & Gas projects.

You will oversee the technical integrity of the mechanical scope, drive safety and quality, and coordinate with project teams across disciplines. The role requires a minimum of 15 years in oil & gas, FEED and detailed engineering experience, and strong command of codes such as ASME, API and ISA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years in Oil & Gas or similar.
• Experience in FEED and detailed engineering of large projects.
• Familiar with rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers.
• Review equipment data sheets and specifications.
• Perform technical studies and life cycle cost analyses.
• Ensure on-schedule, within-budget delivery and design integrity.

Skills

Rotating Equipment Design

Team Leadership

Code Standards (ASME/API/ISA)

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer

Overall Summary A Principal Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Seals, Specialty and Utility Equipment in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries. Experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. A minimum of 15 years’ experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers
• Develop discipline work plan
• Review/check equipment data sheets and specifications
• Perform technical studies such as compressor configuration studies, driver selection and life cycle cost studies, specialty equipment configuration studies, material handling studies, RAM studies, etc.
• Evaluate technical bids
• Perform packaged equipment reviews
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients, in rotating equipment.
• Responsible for design integrity of mechanical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.

Key Interactions

Broad understanding of other disciplines activities. Project Management Clients representatives

Qualifications & Years of Experience

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, OSAH, ISA and NEC etc.
• Wide knowledge in Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery System, installation, Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.

Company Culture

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.