Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job description / Role

Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is looking for Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer t o work on the engineering and project management services in AlKhobar office
- Complete responsibility for Rotating Equipment issues and deliverables on projects at all stages of the design process from data sheet preparation to inspection and testing
- Assist with mechanical man-hour estimates and man power planning for all phases of the Project
- Responsible for selection and development of suitable rotating equipment and associated scope
- Preparation/approval of Technical Specifications and Data Sheets for Rotating Equipment and Packaged Equipment
- Technical evaluation / clarification of rotating equipment vendor bids, plus the technical bid evaluation reports to support order placement
- Review of Process Data Sheets, P&ID's, etc., multi-discipline and Supplier documentation for integration within Project design
- Input into scope of work, basis of design and FEED reports
- Project technical support - familiarity with risk assessments, design reviews, constructability and HAZOPs, etc
- Support to Quality in terms of development of inspection and test plans and attendance during inspection and testing as necessary
- Review and verification of equipment supplier's engineering, as well as support during the testing and commissioning of equipment
- Management of supplier designs and act as focal point for control of supplier interfaces, including the co-ordination of multi -discipline engineering interfaces
- Technical support for installation and commissioning
- Undertaking site surveys for mechanical equipment where required
- Plan and monitor execution of equipment activities against project schedule and budgets
- Execution of work demonstrating commitment to safety and quality

Requirements

Skills / Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 20 years' experience within the petrochemical and / or oil and gas industry working for an established contractor, operator or consultancy
- Previous experience in the execution of FEED and EPC Projects
- Extensive experience and knowledge of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors and other rotating and packaged equipment
- Worked on heavy centrifugal compressors (API-617), Reciprocating Compressors (API-618), Steam Turbine (API-611 & 612), Gas Turbine (API-616), and Packages
- Familiarity with the industry codes and standards, i.e. API, ISO, ASME, etc.
- Flexible attitude, with good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to effectively work and communicate within a multi-cultural environment
- Computer literate with Microsoft office
- Experience of mentoring / coaching less experienced engineers and acting in a capacity as Lead Engineer covering all Mechanical Equipment Disciplines
- Experience of packaged equipment
- Experience of Saudi Aramco
- Experience of "Maintain Potential Program"
- Experience working on Middle East Projects would be an advantage but not essential
- Chartered Engineer or actively working towards achieving Chartered status

Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.