Principal Design Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Principal Design Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Principal Design Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R2095594

Overall Summary:

A Senior/Lead 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.

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.