Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project

Kellogg Brown & Root International, Inc. (Delaware) - UAE Branches

Location: Abu Dhabi
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
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Minimum 18–20 years of experience
Minimum 5 years of experience

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Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project

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Job Title: Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi)

Job Purpose

The Lead Rotating Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering, design, selection, procurement, and technical management of rotating equipment for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that all rotating equipment complies with ADNOC standards, international codes, project requirements, and reliability objectives throughout the project lifecycle from FEED to commissioning and start-up.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and engineering activities related to rotating equipment for offshore oil & gas facilities.
Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of:
Equipment datasheets
Technical specifications
Material requisitions
Technical bid evaluations
Vendor drawings and documents
Manage the design and selection of:
Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
Gas turbines
Steam turbines
Pumps
Blowers and fans
Diesel engines
Generators
Package equipment
Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes such as API, ISO, ASME, and IEC.
Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural, and Procurement teams.
Review vendor proposals and conduct technical clarification meetings.
Support procurement, inspection, testing, factory acceptance tests (FAT), construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Design Reviews, and Constructability Reviews.
Resolve technical issues, engineering deviations, and site queries during project execution.
Monitor engineering schedules and ensure timely delivery of rotating equipment packages.
Mentor and guide rotating equipment engineers and project team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Master's Degree is an added advantage.
Professional Engineering certification is preferred.

Experience

Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Offshore EPC projects.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Rotating Engineer role.
Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield projects.
Extensive experience working on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East energy projects.
Experience with offshore platforms, gas compression stations, processing facilities, and offshore production complexes is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in rotating equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of:
API 610 (Centrifugal Pumps)
API 617 (Compressors)
API 618 (Reciprocating Compressors)
API 612 (Steam Turbines)
API 616 (Gas Turbines)
API 614 (Lubrication Systems)
API 670 (Machinery Protection Systems)
Equipment performance analysis and reliability engineering.
Vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
Mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and auxiliary packages.
Vendor package management and technical bid evaluation.
Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.
Commissioning and start-up support for rotating equipment.

Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple equipment packages and project priorities.
Commitment to HSE, quality assurance, and operational reliability.

Preferred Profile

Recent ADNOC Offshore project experience.
Experience on large offshore EPC projects exceeding USD 100 million.
Proven track record in gas compression, power generation, water injection, and hydrocarbon processing facilities.
Hands-on involvement in commissioning, performance testing, and troubleshooting of critical rotating equipment.
Strong experience managing multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and vendor packages in offshore environments.

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