Lead Mechanical Engineer - Static

About the role

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Static for an offshore project based in Abu Dhabi, later moving to the fabrication activity. The engineer covers the design, review, specification, procurement, installation and commissioning support of static and packaged equipment for offshore water injection facilities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, safety regulations and operational performance objectives, while supporting brownfield modifications and offshore integration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engineering of static equipment (pressure vessels, separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, pigging systems) and packaged equipment (water injection pump packages, chemical injection skids, produced water treatment, nitrogen generation, instrument air, utility, filtration packages)
• Develop and review datasheets, specifications, material requisitions and technical evaluations; perform mechanical design reviews to ASME, API, ADNOC and international standards
• Review vendor drawings, calculations, manufacturing procedures and inspection reports; manage vendor meetings, FATs, SATs and technical clarifications
• Assess existing offshore facilities for tie-ins and upgrades, conduct site surveys and constructability reviews, and support brownfield modifications and shutdown activities
• Prepare technical requisitions and bid evaluation criteria, evaluate bids, monitor manufacturing progress and resolve technical issues during fabrication
• Support QA/QC, review ITPs, take part in FAT, inspections and performance testing, and ensure compliance with codes
• Support fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, startup and performance testing, and verify equipment readiness for handover
• Take part in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and risk assessment studies, support MOC processes and promote asset integrity and safety

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree an advantage
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation preferred
• 20-25 years of experience in oil and gas engineering
• Minimum 5 years in offshore EPC brownfield projects
• Strong experience with static and packaged equipment for offshore facilities
• Proven involvement in FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up
• ADNOC Offshore or Middle East project experience highly preferred; experience with water injection and produced water treatment systems advantageous

Required skills

• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 610, 650, 660, 661, 682, ADNOC and ISO standards
• Static equipment: pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, separators, filters and strainers, pig launchers and receivers
• Software: PV Elite, Compress, HTRI, AutoCAD, SmartPlant Review, AVEVA Engineering, MS Office