Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry
Construction
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The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Job purpose
The senior mechanical engineer (static) is responsible for the engineering, design review, and technical management of static equipment for ADNOC offshore greenfield projects. The role ensures that all mechanical engineering deliverables comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules throughout FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Key responsibilities
Mechanical engineering & design
Lead the mechanical engineering activities related to static equipment for offshore oil and gas facilities.
Prepare and review design basis, specifications, datasheets, and technical requisitions for static equipment.
Review and approve engineering deliverables for:
Pressure vessels
Separators
Heat exchangers
Columns and towers
Filters and strainers
Pig launchers and receivers
Storage tanks
Fired heaters (where applicable)
Ensure equipment design complies with project requirements, operability, maintainability, and safety standards.
Review fabrication drawings, calculations, inspection requirements, and material selections.
Vendor & procurement management
Prepare technical bid evaluations (TBE) and technical clarifications.
Coordinate with equipment vendors during design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery stages.
Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Support procurement teams in equipment selection and technical evaluations.
Project execution & coordination
Interface with process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, corrosion, and HSE disciplines.
Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, design reviews, constructability reviews, and model reviews.
Monitor engineering progress and identify technical risks and mitigation plans.
Support project schedule and deliverable management.
Construction & commissioning support
Provide engineering support during fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
Review technical queries, concession requests, and deviation requests.
Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), mechanical completion, and pre-commissioning activities.
Support troubleshooting and startup activities as required.
Quality, safety & compliance
Ensure compliance with ADNOC offshore standards and international codes.
Promote safe engineering practices and adherence to HSE requirements.
Participate in audits, technical assurance reviews, and quality assessments.
Ensure engineering deliverables meet project quality and schedule requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Master's degree is an added advantage.
Chartered engineer or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Experience requirements
Minimum 15 years of mechanical engineering experience in oil & gas.
Minimum 8 years of experience in offshore greenfield projects.
Strong experience in FEED and detailed engineering phases.
Proven experience on ADNOC offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or major EPC projects.
Experience with offshore production facilities, process platforms, wellhead platforms, and associated facilities.
Technical expertise
Static equipment
Pressure vessels
Heat exchangers
Columns and towers
Storage tanks
Separators
Filters and coalescers
Pigging systems
Skids and packages
Codes & standards
ASME Section VIII
ASME B31.3
API 510
API 650
API 660
API 661
API 620
TEMA standards
NACE requirements
ADNOC engineering standards
Software knowledge
PV Elite
Compress
HTRI
Aspen EDR (preferred)
MS Office Suite
SmartPlant Systems
Competencies
Strong technical leadership in static equipment engineering.
Excellent knowledge of offshore oil & gas facilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective stakeholder and client engagement skills.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and review engineering outputs.
Strong communication and coordination capabilities.
Preferred ADNOC experience
ADNOC offshore greenfield projects.
Offshore production facilities.
EPC/EPCM execution projects.
Brownfield interface management in operating offshore facilities.
Experience with ADNOC specifications, procedures, and engineering standards.
About the Company
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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