Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job description / Role

We are currently looking for Rotating Equipment Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia, to provide multi-disciplinary services and expertise to our clients on a wide range of onshore oil and gas capital projects. The work will involve project management, engineering, and procurement and construction supervision.

Job Purpose & Scope:

•Provide technical reviews of Mechanical Rotating related engineering design deliverables with respect to compliance to Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures, relevant industry standards and good engineering practices.
•Able to perform as a Technical Authority in the Mechanical Rotating discipline. Sufficient experience to understand and communicate project critical issues to other engineering specialist after meetings and discussions.
•Support quality improvement in Contractor’s Mechanical Engineering department by leveraging experience and good engineering practices.
•Interface with Saudi Aramco Discipline Specialist and Project Management Team to support or resolve technical issues and queries.
•Mentor Young Saudi Engineers
•Support of other Aramco Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations, and Contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure quality Engineering execution and design integrity.

Principal Accountabilities:

•Review quality of General Engineering Service Plus Contractor’s and EPC Contractors Mechanical Rotating engineering design deliverables, design selection and system integration to ensure compliance with project specifications, Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures, relevant international standards and good engineering practices.
•Participate and contribute expertise during applicable Model Reviews, Value Improvement Practices and Technical Review workshops.
•Assess Contractor’s Mechanical Rotating design package readiness for Saudi Aramco design review submission.
•Participate in Contractor’s quality improvement initiatives.
•Support development and update of Project Management Services (PMS) processes and procedures.
•Support development of technical bulletins and various improvements initiatives towards planning and execution of Saudi Aramco projects
•Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline specialists.
•Provide mentor’s role to develop KSA Nationals and junior engineers.
•Provide technical input as required in development of new specifications and updating of existing specifications in line with Company requirements.
•Support technical reviews and analysis during vendor pre qualification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.

Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts)

•Reports directly to Design Coordinator and interfaces with PMS Discipline Specialists.
•Interfaces with Contractor Engineering Management and Lead and Senior Engineer discipline counterparts.
•Interfaces with Saudi Aramco Project Management Team and Discipline Specialist

Independence of Operations and Decision-making Authority:

•Responsible for influencing, coordinating, and managing all Mechanical Rotating engineering related activities.
•Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice.
•Able to prioritize and manage multiple project reviews simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

•Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
•Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry with comprehensive experience in Mechanical Engineering, associated technologies and facilities.
•10 years’ experience in the role either with NOC/IOC/PMC/PMS/PMT, International EPC or Design Contractor organizations.
•Held Lead Mechanical Engineer role or acted as Principal Engineer or Technical Authority. Experience managing a team of discipline engineers.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Excellent interpersonal skills.
•Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards. Previous experience with Saudi Aramco standards/projects will be an asset.
•Experience with developing Mechanical Rotating deliverables during Feasibility, Conceptual and Detail Design Engineering stages.
•Experience with API-610 vertical and horizontal centrifugal pumps, single and multistage, pumping crude oil, condensate and water in sour and sweet services.
•Experience in the selection of Rotating Equipment API sealing systems, material selection, lubrication, flush and cooling plans and inspection requirements.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

•A competitive salary
•Accommodation allowance
•Transportation allowance
•22 calendar days annual leave
•Medical and life insurance cover
•Company gratuity scheme
•Discretionary bonus scheme
•Annual flight allowance to point of origin
•Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).