Requirements
The Lead Static Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 18-20 years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or offshore EPC projects, with at least 5 years in a Lead Static Engineer role. Expertise in ASME, API, and TEMA standards, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, is essential. Experience with ADNOC standards and recent ADNOC Offshore project experience is highly preferred.
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 of teams 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 Lead Static Engineer is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and technical assurance of static equipment for ADNOC offshore projects. The role ensures that all static equipment designs comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and operational reliability objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
Lead the engineering and design of static equipment for offshore oil and gas facilities.
Review and approve design calculations, datasheets, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
Manage the design and selection of:
Pressure vessels
Heat exchangers
Storage tanks
Separators
Drums and filters
Columns and reactors
Pig launchers/receivers
Flare systems and associated equipment
Ensure compliance with ADNOC, ASME, API, TEMA, NACE, and international industry standards.
Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Procurement disciplines.
Conduct technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, inspection, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Review and resolve technical queries, concession requests, and engineering deviations.
Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and constructability workshops.
Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior and senior static equipment engineers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Master's degree is an added advantage.
Professional engineering certification is desirable.
Experience
Minimum 18–20 years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or offshore EPC projects.
Minimum 5 years in a Lead Static Engineer or Engineering Lead role.
Proven experience in FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and brownfield modification projects.
Extensive experience working on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or major Middle East energy projects.
Experience in offshore platforms, processing facilities, gathering stations, and gas processing plants is highly preferred.
Technical skills
Strong knowledge of pressure vessel and heat exchanger design.
Expertise in ASME Section VIII Div. 1 & 2.
API codes (API 510, API 650, API 620, API 661, API 660, API 579).
TEMA standards for heat exchangers.
Material selection and corrosion engineering principles.
Equipment sizing, specification development, and vendor management.
Knowledge of fabrication, inspection, testing, and commissioning requirements.
Familiarity with ADNOC engineering standards and specifications.
Risk-based inspection and asset integrity management concepts.
Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent stakeholder and client management abilities.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
Ability to manage multiple engineering packages simultaneously.
Commitment to HSE, quality, and operational excellence.
Preferred profile
Recent ADNOC Offshore project experience.
Experience in large offshore EPC projects valued above USD 100 million.
Previous involvement in offshore platforms, artificial islands, compression facilities, gas processing plants, and brownfield upgrades.
Strong track record of managing multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and vendor packages.
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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