
Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer
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Job description
KBR is hiring a Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia role. Apply directly on KBR's careers page below.
Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer
Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Title:
Principal Rotating Equipment Design EngineerOverall Summary
A Principal 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.
Key Interactions:
- Broad understanding of other disciplines activities.
- Project Management
- Clients representatives
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.
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What skills are required for Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer at KBR?
The required skills for Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer at KBR include: API.
What is the seniority level for Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer at KBR?
Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer at KBR is a Principal level position.
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