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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating

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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.

Key Skills
Food Safety,LAN,Accomodation,Instrumentation Engineering,AC Maintenance,Client Services
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Rotating

UAE Branches
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Full time

Published on 05/06/2026

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