Lead Design Engineers ( Static)

Role Overview

Lead Design Engineer (Static) at Archirodon Group N.V, based in the UAE office. You will lead the multidiscipline engineering of a major Oil & Gas EPC project, with focus on static equipment design and engineering.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC contractor with more than fifty years of experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction market. The company has an outstanding record in completing major Energy (Oil & Gas, Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects worldwide, and is recognized for superior standards of performance and reliability.

Role Purpose

Lead the design and engineering of static equipment for a major brownfield Oil & Gas EPC project in the UAE. The project objective is to increase production handling capacity by adding a new Production Train and associated facilities at an existing Central Degassing Station and a new gas lift compressor train at another existing Central Degassing Station. You will provide technical leadership across all project phases from detailed engineering and design through commissioning and start-up of Hydrocarbon and non-Hydrocarbon systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Engineering

• Lead the design and engineering of static equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, columns, and piping systems in compliance with ASME, API, TEMA, and relevant international standards.
• Review and approve design calculations, including pressure vessel thickness calculations, stress analysis and reinforcement, thermal expansion and load calculations, and nozzle load and support design.
• Oversee preparation and validation of equipment datasheets, specifications, material requisitions (MR), and technical bid evaluations (TBE).
• Review and approve GA drawings, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and layout drawings to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and design challenges, providing effective engineering solutions.

Coordination and Integration

• Coordinate with process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure proper integration and alignment of design requirements.
• Participate in HAZOP, design reviews, risk assessments, and constructability reviews to ensure safety and operability of designs.

Project Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and support during all project phases including engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
• Monitor and ensure all deliverables meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best engineering practices.

Vendor and Quality Management

• Lead vendor management activities, including technical clarifications, drawing reviews, inspections, and expediting to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures and compliance with company and client standards for all static equipment packages.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, with focus on static equipment.
• Previous experience in EPC projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of international standards (API, ASME, etc.).

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent English communication skills – spoken and written.
• Sound Project Management Skills.
• Effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions.
• Team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Commercially astute.
• Keen to learn and professionally grow.
• Flexible and eager to take initiatives.
• Ability to achieve goals within schedule, demonstrating fighting spirit and perseverance.

Additional Information

Archirodon offers professional growth, challenging projects, and a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits are provided. The company is an international leading EPC group that supports impactful mega infrastructure development projects for local communities globally, with a productive and human-centric culture that cares for people and their development.