chief mechanical engineer

McDermott

<div><p><b>Job Overview:
</b></p><p>The Principal Mechanical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Mechanical Engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Mechanical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Mechanical Engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise as well as broad knowledge of the Mechanical discipline within the Engineering function.</p></div>
<br><div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
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For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and Design as per Design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
</li><li>Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
</li><li>Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures
</li><li>Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
</li><li>Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
</li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
</li><li>Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
</li><li>Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
</li><li>Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
</li><li>Act as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
</li></ul></li><li>Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues
</li><li>Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
</li><li>Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
</li><li>Provide similar support for Variation Orders
</li><li>Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
</li><li>Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
</li><li>Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, and Project Management Team, as required
</li><li>Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
</li><li>Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
</li><li>Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
</li><li>Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
</li><li>Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
</li><li>Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and site surveys, as required
</li><li>Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Mechanical Engineering
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
</li><li>Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
</li><li>Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services, ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
</li><li>Provide procurement assistance, including preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
</li><li>Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ inter discipline check (IDC)
</li><li>Provide technical support to fabrication queries
</li><li>Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and workforce-related
</li><li>Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports, including associated productivity
</li><li>Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
</li><li>Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolutions in accordance with project and company requirements
</li><li>Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MOR Global Procedures
</li><li>Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc) on their review and approval
</li><li>Capture lessons learned and enter into MDR's Lessons Learned system
</li><li>Guide less experienced engineers on MOR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc
</li><li>Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
</li><li>Monitor costs of own work processes
</li><li>Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines
</li><li>Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
</li><li>May participate in standards development committees or task groups
</li><li>Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, etc.)
</li><li>Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software
</li><li>Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Assist the Discipline Manager in interviewing job applicants
</li><li>Check/prepare and (as Lead Engineer) Approve Mechanical equipment list, spare parts list, special tools list
</li><li>Check/prepare/participate in Approval of detailed engineering documents/ deliverables such as:
<ul><li>Mechanical Equipment Specifications and datasheets
</li><li>Mechanical handling philosophy report and associated requisitioning for handling equipment
</li><li>Noise report prepared by a consultant to ensure it complies with Project requirements
</li><li>Lubrication schedule, spare parts schedule
</li></ul></li><li>Assist with equipment inspection and testing
</li><li>Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of various items as assigned
</li><li>Identify vendor assistance for installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning purposes
</li><li>Update electrical load list, P&amp;IDs, and equipment lists based on receipt of vendor information
</li><li>Participate in HAZOP meetings, as necessary
</li><li>Participate in 3D model reviews, as necessary
</li><li>Provide inputs to Piping Design, including package/equipment supplier data
</li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
</li><li>Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
</li><li>Ensure substantive communications are documented
</li><li>Prepare the bid's and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
</li><li>Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
</li><li>Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
</li><li>Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
</li><li>Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedule
</li><li>Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports, including associated productivity
</li><li>Alert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
</li><li>Monitor progress measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with others
</li><li>Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs
</li><li>Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
</li><li>Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
</li><li>Review comments from Customers &amp; other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and workforce planning
</li><li>Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
</li><li>Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
</li><li>Check and Approve Mechanical equipment list, spare parts list, and special tools list
</li><li>Check and Participate in Approval of detailed engineering documents/deliverables such as:
<ul><li>Mechanical Equipment Specifications and datasheets
</li><li>Mechanical handling philosophy report and associated requisitioning for handling equipment
</li><li>Noise report prepared by a consultant to ensure it complies with Project requirements
</li><li>Lubrication schedule, spare parts schedule
 </li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p>Reports to:
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Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager
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Functional: Supervising Department Manager
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Liaises With: All Engineering disciplines, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner,
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Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers
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Supervises: Senior Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Associated Engineers</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Essential Qualifications and Education:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
</li><li>15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
</li><li>Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
</li><li>Seasoned structural knowledge
</li><li>Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
</li><li>Able to solve problems without assistance
</li><li>Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
</li><li>HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
</li><li>Fluent in the English language
</li><li>Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
</li><li>Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
<ul><li>The reassignment to other McDermott offices
</li><li>The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
</li><li>The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
</li><li>The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
</li></ul></li></ul><p>#LI-MW2</p></div>

Principal Mechanical Engineer

BlueZone ElectroMechanical LLC

<p>We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining HVAC, plumbing systems for various residential, commercial, and/or industrial projects. Key Responsibilities: Design HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) based on project specifications. Perform load calculations, duct sizing, and equipment selection, Plumbing system design, aware of Unified Plumbing code, schematic diagram, layout for Water supply &amp; drainage system including storm water system. Prepare layout drawings using AutoCAD/Revit or other design software. Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC systems, Drainage &amp; Water Supply system. Ensure designs comply with local building codes, health &amp; safety regulations, and sustainability standards. Conduct inspections during construction phases and recommend corrective actions when needed. Coordinate with other MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, Low Current) disciplines to avoid clashes and ensure smooth project execution. Plan and supervise complete MEP system testing, including pressure tests, leak detection, air flow test, and flow rate verification etc. Knowledge of relevant international and local codes (e.g., IPC, UPC, NFPA, BS Standards). Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.</p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing Engineering (or equivalent).</p><p>7&ndash;10 years of relevant experience as Mechanical Engineer in design, tender and supervision in MEP Field. (experience in construction/MEP projects).</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Mechanical: 7 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Driving License (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Senior Mechanical Engineer

<div><p><b>Job Overview:
</b></p><p>The Senior Mechanical Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the mechanical discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the mechanical discipline. The Senior Mechanical Engineer solves complex problems and uses their discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Mechanical Engineer impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the mechanical team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.</p></div>
<br><div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
<br>
<br>
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Perform conceptual, FEED, Studies, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
</li><li>Apply knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
</li><li>Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
</li><li>Manage own time to meet agreed deadlines and budgets and develop plans for short-term work activities in own area
</li><li>Focus on completing work within budgets
</li><li>Delegate lead over the discipline project team when necessary
</li><li>Clearly communicate and explain complex issues and work to establish understanding
</li><li>Be fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues
</li><li>Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates
</li><li>Provide similar support for Variation Orders
</li><li>Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs
</li><li>Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
</li><li>Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Team, as required
</li><li>Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
</li><li>Assist in the preparation of estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and workhour estimates
</li><li>Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain client-preferred procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
</li><li>Prepare Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications, as required
</li><li>Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
</li><li>Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
</li><li>Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Mechanical Engineering
</li><li>Prepare and review design reports and procedures
</li><li>Assist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverables
</li><li>Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures
</li><li>Procurement assistance includes preparing and reviewing requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
</li><li>Assist in updating weight report based on receipt of vendor information
</li><li>Check engineering performed by others within the Discipline
</li><li>Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
</li><li>Perform design verification through single-discipline check/ inter-discipline check (IDC)
</li><li>Provide technical support to all fabrication queries, including identifying defect/ rectification requirements
</li><li>Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
 </li></ul><p>Reports to: Project: Lead Engineer
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Functional: Supervising/Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager
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Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Document Control, Procurement Group,
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Subcontractors and Vendors, and Customers
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Supervises: Engineers</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Essential Qualifications and Education:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master&rsquo;s Degree is preferred)
</li><li>8-15 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominately performing detailed design of offshore facilities
</li><li>Preferably Registered Professional or Chartered Engineer or member of professional engineering society
</li><li>Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
</li><li>Good English in writing/speaking (B2 Level minimum)
</li><li>Quality-oriented and schedule-conscious
</li><li>Serves as a technical reference and/or source of reliable information for the discipline
</li><li>Leadership skills and willingness to coordinate some discipline tasks
</li><li>Make recommendations to improve the work process
</li><li>Give support to construction when necessary, from the office or at the site
</li></ul><p>#LI-MW2</p></div>

Codes Construction LLC

<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should bring strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex mechanical engineering projects.</p><p>If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new opportunity, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply Now: hr@codesc.com</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Rawafid

<div><p>Rawafid is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced mechanical systems for various industrial and construction projects. You will oversee project execution, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with technical standards and client requirements. Your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet project objectives on time and within budget.</p>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Prepare specifications and datasheets for rotating equipment including high-pressure pumps (&gt;60 bar), booster pumps, dosing pumps, and energy recovery devices
</li><li>Review static equipment design including pressure vessels in accordance with ASME VIII and heat exchangers per TEMA standards
</li><li>Select appropriate materials for seawater and brine service, including super duplex stainless steel (SS 2507), 6Mo stainless steel, titanium, GRP, and rubber-lined carbon steel
</li><li>Perform mechanical calculations such as shaft alignment, vibration analysis, and bearing life assessments
</li><li>Develop equipment layouts and arrangement drawings ensuring compliance with project and space requirements
</li><li>Conduct technical evaluation of vendor bids and provide technical recommendations
</li><li>Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project specifications
</li><li>Participate in 3D model reviews from a mechanical engineering perspective to ensure design integrity and constructability
</li><li>Support development of piping material classes in coordination with piping engineering teams
</li><li>Prepare spare parts lists for rotating and static equipment
</li><li>Participate in HAZOP studies with focus on mechanical systems and process safety considerations</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.</li><li>
10 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering roles, preferably within industrial or construction sectors</li><li>
5 years of experience in desalination (SWRO, MSF, MED) or water treatment plant projects, including equipment specification for seawater service
</li><li>Must be registered and certified with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)</li><li>
Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred</li><li>
Strong knowledge of API standards (API 610, API 660, API 661) with familiarity with SWA technical standards</li><li>
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design, materials, and manufacturing processes</li><li>
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills</li><li>
Effective communication and teamwork abilities</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure</li></ul></div>

M4 CONTRACTING S.A.R.L

<p>A Senior Mechanical Engineer in construction leads the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and piping systems. They ensure site compliance with regulations, manage contractor activities, review technical submittals, and oversee QA/QC, while mentoring junior engineers and managing project budgets.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From AED12,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi)</p>

TAB - THAHIRA ABBAS TECHNICAL WORKS

<p>TaaB Electro Mechanical L.L.CUrgently HiringSenior Engineer (MEP)We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Engineer to join our growing team.Requirements:Minimum 5+ years of experience in MEP projectsStrong knowledge of site execution &amp; coordinationUAE experience preferredExcellent leadership and communication skillsResponsibilities:Manage and supervise MEP site activitiesCoordinate with clients, consultants &amp; subcontractorsEnsure project timelines and quality standards are met.</p><p>Apply Now:Email: abdulhr.taabmep@gmail.com</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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