The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) - Greenfield

Role Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) - Greenfield is a position with KBR based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, supporting a major offshore project. The role is located at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services for governments and companies worldwide. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including 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.

Role 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 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, and 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 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, 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 & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 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.

Skills & Competencies

Static Equipment Technical Expertise

• 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

Professional 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.

Additional Information

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.