Senior Equipment Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering, integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of complex industrial systems across major Oil & Gas EPC projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in integrated systems engineering, multidiscipline coordination, system integration, and commissioning within Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities, or Industrial Infrastructure projects.

As Senior Engineer (Systems), your key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Review and verify engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications, and vendor documentation related to rotating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, client specifications, international standards, and industry codes.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and technical risk studies.
• Provide technical solutions to engineering and construction challenges.
• Review technical queries (TQs), RFIs, and engineering change requests.

• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities for: Centrifugal Pumps, Positive Displacement Pumps, Process Pumps, Gas & Air Compressors, Blowers and Fans, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Diesel Engines, Gearboxes, Generators, Fire Water Pumps, Utility Pumps, Mechanical Drive Systems, Skid-Mounted Packages, Cooling Tower Mechanical Systems

• Plan and supervise rotating equipment installation activities.
• Ensure installation compliance with approved procedures and drawings.
• Coordinate construction resources, manpower, and work sequencing.
• Monitor project schedules and support milestone achievement.
• Oversee equipment erection, setting, preservation, and storage activities.
• Supervise foundation verification, equipment setting, and alignment activities.
• Monitor precision laser alignment and coupling installation.
• Verify balancing and vibration acceptance criteria.
• Witness mechanical run tests and performance verification.
• Support pre-commissioning, startup, and final system handover.

• Analyze equipment performance and reliability metrics.
• Review vibration analysis and condition monitoring reports.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve asset reliability.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs.

• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs, QA/QC requirements, and project specifications.
• Participate in inspections, audits, FATs, PDIs, and client reviews.
• Promote safe work practices and PTW compliance.
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and vendor representatives.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI).
• Resolve technical issues related to equipment installation and commissioning.

• Minimum 10-12 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• At least 7 years of direct experience with rotating equipment in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Power Generation, or EPC projects.
• Proven experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of rotating equipment.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Preferred experience in GCC/Middle East projects, ADNOC projects, EPC Contractor environment

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Mechanical Installation & Erection
• Commissioning & Startup
• Reliability Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance
• Vibration Analysis Interpretation
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Mechanical Integrity Management
• QA/QC & Inspection Management
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Technical Troubleshooting

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.