Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Compressor SME)

WorleyParsons

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Ref: LP742-3534

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose
• You will provide mechanical engineering services on large or mega projects to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the mechanical engineering team.

Responsibilities
• Have high experience in gas compressors and their auxiliary systems.
• Have advanced understanding of vibration and rotor dynamics.
• Have adequate skills in condition monitoring, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of international standards, and Saudi Aramco standards are a requirement.
• General understanding of rotating equipment is also necessary.
• Vibration analyst certification is preferred.
• Develop the engineering design packages for the new installation and upgrade projects.
• Review project proposals and detailed design packages for new facilities.
• Update and maintain engineering documentation and drawings.
• Analyze system performance and find solutions for energy saving.
• Ensure quality, cost effective and timely solutions to any upgrade.
• Make recommendations for technical/economic optimization of existing facilities.
• Lead feasibility/profitability studies for new facilities.
• Assist in the training, development and mentoring of younger staff.
• Manage mechanical engineering services that meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage mechanical engineering services such as:
• Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures.
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
• Provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
• Act as the mechanical engineering rotating lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team:
• Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customers' requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in mechanical engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the mechanical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the mechanical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Requirements:

Technical and Industry Experience:
• Experience with compressors, pipelines in-line compressor design.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and mechanical engineering specific software.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in mechanical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
• A recognized and relevant engineering degree.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering; management, project management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.

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