Summary
KBR is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role leads a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers and provides technical guidance on rotating equipment. Duties include reviewing equipment data sheets and specifications, conducting technical studies, evaluating bids, and reviewing packaged equipment. Applicants need a mechanical engineering degree or related qualification and at least 15 years of relevant industry experience.
The posting
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Title:
Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer
Overall Summary
A Principal Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Seals, Specialty and Utility Equipment in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries. Experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. A minimum of 15 years’ experience is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers
- Develop discipline work plan
- Review/check equipment data sheets and specifications
- Perform technical studies such as compressor configuration studies, driver selection and life cycle cost studies, specialty equipment configuration studies, material handling studies, RAM studies, etc.
- Evaluate technical bids
- Perform packaged equipment reviews
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients, in rotating equipment.
- Responsible for design integrity of mechanical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.
Key Interactions:
- Broad understanding of other disciplines activities.
- Project Management
- Clients representatives
Qualifications & Years of Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries.
Key Skills & Technical Competencies:
- Knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
- Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, OSAH, ISA and NEC etc.
- Wide knowledge in Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery System, installation, Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion.
- Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.