Manager – Mechanical Engineering

NES Fircroft Permanent Placement division is looking for a Manager – Mechanical Engineering to be based in Dubai.
Our client is a UAE leading provider of marine and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas and energy sectors. 

Your role:

Responsible for Basic and Detail Engineering for Mechanical systems, Package Engineering for Rotating and Static Equipment and follow on Production Engineering for Marine and Offshore Engineering Projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Broad technical knowledge in Equipment Packages such as GTG’s, LP/LLP/HP Compressors, Miscellaneous Pumps, Generator Engines, Propulsion Machinery, Offshore Cranes, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, AHU’s, Chiller units etc.
• Thorough knowledge in package management and related activities till the completion of package life cycle.
• Experience in preparation and development of Technical Specifications, Datasheets, and Requisitions for Quotations (RFQ) for various Equipment Packages including high value packages such as GTG’s HP/LP Compressors for Topsides.
• Experience in selection and design implementation for equipment packages as per criticality rating
• Able to manage regular technical meetings with applicable PRE’s, disciplines, Vendors, Trades and Procurement
• Experience in developing various Mechanical engineering deliverables and liaising with Engineers, Designers, Project management to align project milestones
• Basic knowledge on HVAC system design for Marine and Offshore platforms
• Experience in aligning equipment package design requirements for common systems (such as Process Systems, EIT systems etc.) over the battery limits between the Interface scopes
• Thorough knowledge on HAZID / HAZOP requirements for any selected equipment packages
• Experience in implementing constructability requirements based on installation criticality
Liaise with Mechanical workshop and other construction departments to resolve any site issues during equipment packages installation

Key competencies:

• Team oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Solution oriented and demonstrates creative & critical thinking
Able to communicate with various levels of the organization and Engineering Discipline Managers

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, desirable master’s degree in relevant field.
• Proficient with software such as Microsoft Office. Desirable Project Management training.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in a shipyard, offshore / Oil & Gas industry in design office.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Lead Mechanical in Engineering Company.
• Package Engineering experience in high value projects.

Working experience in detail engineering with Major EPC projects with a sound knowledge of production Engineering.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.