Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job requirement

Senior mechanical engineer with proven experience in design and specification of rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, GTG, packages, specialty and utility equipment in the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, onshore brownfield work. Experience in FEED, detailed engineering and concept of medium to large scale projects in Middle East required. To be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key skills & technical competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of design, selection, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and mechanical completion phases for rotating equipment and turbo machinery.
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards. Keep abreast of industry codes and standards (API 610, 682, 612, 611, 616, 617, 618, 619, 673, 674, 675, 676) and guidelines related to rotating equipment and packages.
• Familiar with the latest engineering and analytical techniques/software as applicable.

Job responsibility and requirement

Develop discipline work plan. Prepare datasheets, technical specification, technical requisitions, technical bid evaluations for engineering, selection and procurement assistance of rotary equipment and packages like pumps (centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, metering & fire water), compressors (centrifugal, screw and reciprocating), generators (diesel & gas engine/gas turbines), drivers (gas turbines, motor & engines), fans, blowers, agitators, handling equipment (cranes, hoists). Follow up on technical scope of work with vendors and support process engineers in selecting type of rotating equipment. Perform technical studies such as compressor configuration studies, driver selection and life cycle cost studies, material handling studies, etc. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the clients, in rotating equipment. Responsible for design integrity of mechanical scope, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget. Technical bid evaluation, vendor document review and support pre-commissioning and commissioning of rotating equipment for brownfield and greenfield projects as necessary. Participate in HAZOP/HAZID, model reviews, other studies for packages and closeout of any open actions.

Experience required

• Minimum 12+ years of experience required.
• Minimum 6-7+ years of experience in oil & gas industry.

Mandatory

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized institution.
• Relevant experience in Middle East.