Chartered Engineer

Job description / Role

About the company

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine, and renewable energy sectors.

Role overview

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking a highly experienced Chartered Engineer / Estimation Engineer to lead the technical and financial evaluation of a 10MW Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) plant integrated within a cement manufacturing facility in the UAE. This role will play a critical part in validating plant performance, forecasting CAPEX/OPEX exposure, and supporting acquisition decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Review Heat & Mass Balance (HMB), PFDs, and P&IDs
• Validate design vs. actual power output (10MW benchmark)
• Perform thermodynamic performance analysis (Steam Rankine / ORC)
• Assess turbine efficiency and degradation factors
• Develop 5-year CAPEX forecast
• Estimate Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of major components
• Quantify financial impact of performance gaps
• Contribute to Technical Due Diligence Report

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (Mechanical / Thermal / Power Engineering)
• Minimum 10 years in thermal power generation or WHR systems
• Experience with cement plant integration (AQC & SP boilers preferred)
• Strong understanding of UAE industrial environment
• Transaction advisory or cost estimation experience in GCC is a strong advantage

Preferred skills

• Experience with 10MW steam turbine systems
• Familiarity with ambient derating in high-temperature regions
• Strong technical reporting and financial modelling skills

Employment details

Employment type: Full time
Vacancy: 1