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.
  
  

• 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: 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.