Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project

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KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team  is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Professional Engineering certification is preferred.

• →Lead the design and engineering activities related to rotating equipment for offshore oil & gas facilities.
• →Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of:
  • →Equipment datasheets
  • →Technical specifications
  • →Material requisitions
  • →Technical bid evaluations
  • →Vendor drawings and documents
• →Manage the design and selection of:
  • →Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
  • →Gas turbines
  • →Steam turbines
  • →Pumps
  • →Blowers and fans
  • →Diesel engines
  • →Generators
  • →Package equipment
• →Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes such as API, ISO, ASME, and IEC.
• →Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural, and Procurement teams.
• →Review vendor proposals and conduct technical clarification meetings.
• →Support procurement, inspection, testing, factory acceptance tests (FAT), construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• →Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Design Reviews, and Constructability Reviews.
• →Resolve technical issues, engineering deviations, and site queries during project execution.
• →Monitor engineering schedules and ensure timely delivery of rotating equipment packages.
• →Mentor and guide rotating equipment engineers and project team members.

• Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Offshore EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Rotating Engineer role.
• Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield projects.
• Extensive experience working on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East energy projects.
• Experience with offshore platforms, gas compression stations, processing facilities, and offshore production complexes is highly preferred.

• Strong expertise in rotating equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of:
  • API 610 (Centrifugal Pumps)
  • API 617 (Compressors)
  • API 618 (Reciprocating Compressors)
  • API 612 (Steam Turbines)
  • API 616 (Gas Turbines)
  • API 614 (Lubrication Systems)
  • API 670 (Machinery Protection Systems)
• Equipment performance analysis and reliability engineering.
• Vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
• Mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and auxiliary packages.
• Vendor package management and technical bid evaluation.
• Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.
• Commissioning and start-up support for rotating equipment.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment packages and project priorities.
• Commitment to HSE, quality assurance, and operational reliability.

• Recent ADNOC Offshore project experience.
• Experience on large offshore EPC projects exceeding USD 100 million.
• Proven track record in gas compression, power generation, water injection, and hydrocarbon processing facilities.
• Hands-on involvement in commissioning, performance testing, and troubleshooting of critical rotating equipment.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and vendor packages in offshore environments.