Title:
Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating
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Job Description: Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating
Title:Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating
Company:KBR Corporate Inhouse Engineering
Location:Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office
Job Purpose
- Provide technical leadership for rotating equipment engineering within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Define and supervise mechanical design basis codes and standards for rotating machinery (pumps compressors turbines drivers turbines gearboxes etc.).
- Ensure safety reliability and cost-effective solutions across front-end and detailed design phases.
- Mentor engineers manage interfaces with other disciplines and drive quality and schedule adherence for rotating equipment deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design and sizing of rotating equipment and associated auxiliaries for FEED and Detail Engineering.
- Develop and review mechanical design basis equipment specifications datasheets and technical bid evaluations for rotating machinery.
- Perform and supervise calculations and analyses (e.g. pump head/flow compressor performance rotor dynamics vibration mechanical seals bearings lubrication).
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ASME API ISO NFPA) and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate interfaces with process mechanical piping electrical instrumentation and civil disciplines; manage vendor and contractor drawings and inquiries.
- Lead risk assessments and safety reviews related to rotating equipment (HAZOP/HAZID LOPA RAM analyses MAHV considerations).
- Review and approve technical deliverables (Equipment datasheets MOC/Change notes design change requests technical queries).
- Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers; support staffing training and performance reviews.
- Develop and manage execution plans man-hour estimates and budgets for rotating equipment scope.
- Ensure quality assurance and documentation practices including drawing standards datasheets and requisition packages.
- Support field construction commissioning and start-up activities; address punch lists and as-built documentation.
- Stay abreast of advances in rotating equipment technology and recommend value-added solutions.
Experience
- Experience:15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
- Demonstrated track record delivering rotating equipment design and integration on FEED/detail projects.
Qualifications
- Education:Bachelors of Engineering in a related field.
- Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
- Certification in rotating equipment reliability or mechanical integrity (e.g. MTM CI) is advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Strong background in rotating equipment design selection and integrity assessment.
- Proficiency with mechanical design software and calculation tools (e.g. PV Elite COMET AFT Fathom ANSYS for rotor dynamics or equivalent).
- Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and document controls.
- Knowledge of piping instrumentation and corrosion considerations as they relate to rotating equipment.
- Experience with vibration analysis rotor dynamics seals lubrication and alignment.
- Understanding of codes and standards (ASME API ISO NFPA) relevant to rotating equipment.
- Ability to perform risk assessments and safety reviews tied to mechanical systems.
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.