Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

Our client is committed to designing and constructing impactful projects while fostering a collaborative work culture that promotes innovative thinking and professional growth. They invite candidates who resonate with such values to apply for the role of Mechanical Packages Engineer focused on material handling in the chemical, urea, and ammonia sectors within oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.

Location

Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates based in Saudi Arabia will be given strong preference.
• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Should have 15 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in petrochemical, fertilizer, refining, oil, or gas sectors.
• Out of the total experience, at least 10 years should be with a reputed international FEED/EPC contractor engaged in mechanical package engineering for greenfield and brownfield petrochemical, chemical, or fertilizer facilities.

Experience Expectations

• Handled complete project lifecycles including basic and detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support for greenfield/brownfield projects (typical FEED project size approximately 150,000 man-hours).
• Proficient in resolving operational and design challenges.
• Experienced in mechanical package design related specifically to Project Definition Process (PDP) and Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
• Participated in pre-tender design stages.
• Managed project schedules, controlled manpower hours, measured productivity, and reported project status.
• Worked on secondments.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on the latest technical developments and industry standards.
• Collaborated with procurement teams to support client/vendor engagements.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical package design inputs during PDP and FEED stages.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals for PDP and FEED phases.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship for junior engineers.
• Possess strong understanding of Codes & Standards including API, ASME, ISO, NFPA, IEC and regulations such as HCIS and RCER.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in interpreting international codes like API, ASME, ISO, PIP standards, and practices governing stationary machinery and related mechanical packages.
• Interpret project standards and specifications, review vendor and contractor exceptions, and offer technical support for stationary equipment matters.
• Review, update, and develop company standards concerning mechanical packages.
• Handle all activities related to mechanical package engineering deliverables during basic and detailed engineering stages of major projects.
• Use engineering software tools such as PV Elite and/or COMPRESS to review stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) reports ensuring compliance with international standards.

Additional Information

Only candidates who fulfill the outlined job requirements will be contacted for further process.