The KBR team delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Job Title: Specialist Rotating Engineer
KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.
Job Purpose
Provide specialist engineering expertise for the design operation maintenance troubleshooting reliability integrity and optimization of rotating equipment across ADNOC Offshore assets. Ensure equipment performance availability reliability and compliance with ADNOC standards international codes and industry best practices while supporting safe and uninterrupted offshore production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Rotating Equipment Engineering
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for rotating equipment including:
Gas Turbines
Steam Turbines
Centrifugal & Reciprocating Compressors
Pumps
Blowers
Fans
Gearboxes
Mechanical Seals
Couplings and Bearings.
Develop equipment specifications datasheets technical evaluations and procurement packages for new projects and modifications.
Provide technical support during FEED EPC commissioning start-up and operational phases of offshore projects.
Reliability & Performance Management
Monitor equipment reliability and identify performance improvement opportunities.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and reliability studies.
Review vibration analysis thermography oil analysis and condition monitoring reports.
Recommend corrective actions to improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting critical rotating equipment failures.
Review maintenance strategies and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
Recommend equipment upgrades retrofits and life-extension initiatives.
Ensure equipment maintenance aligns with OEM recommendations and ADNOC standards.
Project Support
Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
Review vendor documents drawings and engineering calculations.
Witness FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) SAT (Site Acceptance Test) performance tests and commissioning activities.
Ensure equipment compliance with project specifications and international standards.
Technical Governance
Ensure compliance with:
API Standards
ISO Standards
ASME Codes
ADNOC Engineering Standards
International Offshore Regulations.
Participate in HAZOP SIL Risk Assessment and Technical Integrity reviews.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and evaluate new technologies for rotating equipment.
Develop engineering best practices and lessons learned.
Mentor junior engineers and provide specialist technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Masters Degree is advantageous.
Chartered Engineer or relevant professional certification preferred.
Experience
15 years of experience in rotating equipment engineering.
Minimum 5 years in offshore oil & gas facilities.
Strong experience with:
Gas Compression Systems
Power Generation Packages
Critical Pumps and Turbomachinery
Reliability Engineering
Maintenance Optimization
Equipment Commissioning and Start-up.
Technical Skills
Rotating Equipment Design & Selection
Machinery Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Vibration Analysis
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Condition Monitoring
API 610 API 617 API 618 API 611 API 612 API 614 Standards
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
SAP PM / CMMS Systems
Offshore Project Engineering.
Behavioral Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership and team collaboration
Decision-making capability
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Results-driven mindset
Commitment to HSE excellence and operational integrity
Required Experience:
IC
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The KBR team delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Job Title: Specialist Rotating Engineer
KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.
Job Purpose
Provide specialist engineering expertise for the design operation maintenance troubleshooting reliability integrity and optimization of rotating equipment across ADNOC Offshore assets. Ensure equipment performance availability reliability and compliance with ADNOC standards international codes and industry best practices while supporting safe and uninterrupted offshore production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Rotating Equipment Engineering
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for rotating equipment including:
Gas Turbines
Steam Turbines
Centrifugal & Reciprocating Compressors
Pumps
Blowers
Fans
Gearboxes
Mechanical Seals
Couplings and Bearings.
Develop equipment specifications datasheets technical evaluations and procurement packages for new projects and modifications.
Provide technical support during FEED EPC commissioning start-up and operational phases of offshore projects.
Reliability & Performance Management
Monitor equipment reliability and identify performance improvement opportunities.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and reliability studies.
Review vibration analysis thermography oil analysis and condition monitoring reports.
Recommend corrective actions to improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting critical rotating equipment failures.
Review maintenance strategies and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
Recommend equipment upgrades retrofits and life-extension initiatives.
Ensure equipment maintenance aligns with OEM recommendations and ADNOC standards.
Project Support
Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
Review vendor documents drawings and engineering calculations.
Witness FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) SAT (Site Acceptance Test) performance tests and commissioning activities.
Ensure equipment compliance with project specifications and international standards.
Technical Governance
Ensure compliance with:
API Standards
ISO Standards
ASME Codes
ADNOC Engineering Standards
International Offshore Regulations.
Participate in HAZOP SIL Risk Assessment and Technical Integrity reviews.
Continuous Improvement
Identify and evaluate new technologies for rotating equipment.
Develop engineering best practices and lessons learned.
Mentor junior engineers and provide specialist technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Masters Degree is advantageous.
Chartered Engineer or relevant professional certification preferred.
Experience
15 years of experience in rotating equipment engineering.
Minimum 5 years in offshore oil & gas facilities.
Strong experience with:
Gas Compression Systems
Power Generation Packages
Critical Pumps and Turbomachinery
Reliability Engineering
Maintenance Optimization
Equipment Commissioning and Start-up.
Technical Skills
Rotating Equipment Design & Selection
Machinery Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Vibration Analysis
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Condition Monitoring
API 610 API 617 API 618 API 611 API 612 API 614 Standards
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
SAP PM / CMMS Systems
Offshore Project Engineering.
Behavioral Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Leadership and team collaboration
Decision-making capability
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Results-driven mindset
Commitment to HSE excellence and operational integrity