Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood currently have a requirement for a Principal Rotating Equipment Engineer. The position forms part of our core team based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Complete responsibility for Rotating Equipment issues and deliverables on projects at all stages of the design process from data sheet preparation to inspection and testing
- Handled Heavy Centrifugal compressors of 30 MW and above with Gas Turbine/Electric Motor as driver in pipeline services.
- Must have worked in EPC Projects.
- Assist with mechanical man-hour estimates and man power planning for all phases of the Project
- Responsible for selection and development of suitable rotating equipment and associated scope
- Preparation/approval of Technical Specifications and Data Sheets for Rotating Equipment and Packaged Equipment
- Technical evaluation / clarification of rotating equipment vendor bids, plus the technical bid evaluation reports to support order placement
- Review of Process Data Sheets, P&ID’s, etc., multi-discipline and Supplier documentation for integration within Project design
- Input into scope of work, basis of design and FEED reports
- Project technical support - familiarity with risk assessments, design reviews, constructability and HAZOPs, etc
- Support to Quality in terms of development of inspection and test plans and attendance during inspection and testing as necessary
- Review and verification of equipment supplier’s engineering, as well as support during the testing and commissioning of equipment
- Management of supplier designs and act as focal point for control of supplier interfaces, including the co-ordination of multi-discipline engineering interfaces
- Technical support for installation and commissioning
- Undertaking site surveys for mechanical equipment where required
- Plan and monitor execution of equipment activities against project schedule and budgets
- Execution of work demonstrating commitment to safety and quality

Skills / Qualifications:

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 20 years’ experience within the petrochemical and / or oil and gas industry working for an established contractor, operator or consultancy
- Previous experience in the execution of FEED and EPC Projects
- Extensive experience and knowledge of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors and other rotating and packaged equipment
- Worked on heavy centrifugal compressors (API-617), Reciprocating Compressors (API-618), Steam Turbine (API-611 & 612), Gas Turbine (API-616), and Packages
- Familiarity with the industry codes and standards, i.e. API, ISO, ASME, etc.
- Flexible attitude, with good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to effectively work and communicate within a multi-cultural environment
- Computer literate with Microsoft office
- Experience of mentoring / coaching less experienced engineers and acting in a capacity as Lead Engineer covering all Mechanical Equipment Disciplines
- Experience of packaged equipment
- Experience of Saudi Aramco
- Experience of “Maintain Potential Program”
- Experience working on Middle East Projects would be an advantage but not essential
- Chartered Engineer or actively working towards achieving Chartered status

Company Overview:
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.