Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment

About the role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) will provide owner‑side technical and quality oversight for rotating equipment on a major methanol project in the UAE, covering the full lifecycle from vendor documents to commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve EPC contractor procurement documents, vendor data sheets and technical specifications for rotating equipment.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing activities and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications during site installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with EPC contractor teams to resolve technical queries.
• Verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Review and approve relevant quality documentation.

Required profile

• BSc or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience on major oil and gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of EPC contractor deliverables review, vendor document approval and site construction quality oversight.

Required skills

• Expertise in rotating equipment, packages and HVAC across procurement, engineering quality, site installation, inspection and commissioning.
• Experience with FAT and SAT processes.
• Ability to review and approve technical specifications and vendor data sheets.