Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer (Design)

KBR Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, ensuring design integrity and adherence to industry standards. With a minimum of 15 years of experience in rotating equipment within the oil and gas sector, you will provide technical guidance and oversee project execution. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries.
• Experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers.
• Develop discipline work plan.
• Review equipment data sheets and specifications.
• Perform technical studies related to rotating equipment.
• Evaluate technical bids and provide leadership to project teams.

Skills

Design practices

Construction Practices and Procedures

Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, OSAH, ISA, NEC

Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery System knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer (Design) — A Senior/Lead 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