About the position
Job Advertisement: Mechanical Engineer
Position: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Saudi Arabia
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Refinery, NGLF, or Petrochemical industry, with a focus on asset integrity of stationary equipment. This role requires a dedicated professional with extensive field experience in major turnarounds and troubleshooting.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Experience: 8-15 years in Refinery, NGLF, or Petrochemical industry, specifically in asset integrity of stationary equipment. At least 5-10 years of field experience in plants major turnarounds and field troubleshooting.
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of best engineering practices, industry codes, and standards (ASME, API, NACE, ASTM, ISO). Proficiency in engineering software.
- Certifications: ASME, API-510, API-570, and API-653 certifications are preferable.
Educational Qualifications:
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all operations services for the Refinery and designated company community facilities, including civil, electrical, piping, and process mechanical equipment, pressure vessels, surface preparation, and coating inspection disciplines.
- Ensure all repair, replacement, or facility expansion projects comply with applicable codes and standards or submit and approve proper waivers for deviations.
- Maintain adequate equipment/facility inspection records and fixed equipment repair histories.
- Provide required information for weekly highlights, OP, BP, monthly performance meetings, MIS, Mid-Year, and end accountability.
- Conduct performance evaluations for field supervisors and specialists, and plan promotions for qualified employees.
- Provide technical assistance to Operations, Maintenance, and special projects in resolving issues related to methods and procedures within applicable codes and standards.
- Administer training functions within the unit and promote certification levels.
- Perform periodic on-site inspections of work in progress to resolve problems, provide technical assistance, and evaluate inspection adequacy.
- Collaborate with Engineering Services Inspection Department to develop new Company Standards or improve existing standards and inspection methods.
- Review designs for plant modifications or repairs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Prepare proactive inspection requirements and forecast the need for new materials for all plant T&Is.
- Maintain an equipment inspection schedule (EIS) for all Refinery plant pressure vessels and fixed equipment, ensuring adherence to approved inspection frequencies.
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
Desired Skills:
- Industry Codes
- ASME
- API
- NACE
- ASTM
- ISO
