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Ghobash Group

Lead Mechanical Static Engineer

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ae · On-site · Full-time · Services

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Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services. STATIC EQUIPMENT DISCIPLINE SCOPE  The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Instrument Air Receivers - Plant Air Receivers - Air Dryer Vessels (Heatless/Heated) - Filters, Separators - Knock-Out Drums - Pressure Vessels related to packages - Associated static skids and mechanical packagesKEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Static Equipment Technical Authority Act as Lead Static Equipment Authority for: - - Pressure vessel design - Mechanical integrity - Offshore installation feasibilityEnforce compliance with: - - ADNOC CoPs - ASME Section VIII - API 510 / 650 / 620 (as applicable) - ISO pressure equipment standardsProvide final technical approval on static equipment design packages Vendor & Package Engineering Oversight Review and approve: - - Vendor datasheets - General Arrangement drawings - Design calculations - Weight & Center of Gravity dataValidate: - - Design pressure & temperature - Corrosion allowance - Materials of construction - Nozzle orientation & loadsEnsure OEM compliance with: - - ADNOC pressure equipment regulations - Offshore transport & lifting constraintsBrownfield Equipment Integration & Offshore Feasibility Lead static engineering for: - - Deck load integration - Space constraints - Maintenance access & removal envelopesReview: - - Laser scan data - As-built drawings - - Brownfield modification method statementsSupport: - - Hot work planning - SIMOPS integrationMechanical Integrity, Fitness-for-Service & RBI Support: - - Mechanical integrity reviews - Fitness-for-service assessments - Remaining life evaluation (as required)Interface with ADNOC inspection teams for: - - RBI classification - Inspection planning - Hydrotest exemption cases (if applicable)Support to Safety Studies (HAZID, HAZOP, ENVID, SIL) Provide static equipment input on: - - Overpressure protection - PSV sizing & discharge routing - Vessel isolation philosophy - Maintenance & access hazardsEnsure safety actions are reflected in: - - P&IDs - Layout drawings - Vendor dataLifting, Transportation & Offshore Installation Engineering Review: - - Lifting plans & rigging studies - Padeye locations & structural interface - Transportation load casesEnsure: - - Vessel stability during lifting - Offshore lifting safety factors are met - Compliance with ADNOC offshore lifting standardsConstruction & Commissioning Support Provide OE support during: - - Equipment installation - Alignment & leveling checks - Hydrotesting & reinstatement - Pre-commissioning walkdownsVerify readiness for: - - Mechanical Completion (MC) - Ready for Startup (RFSU)Documentation, Registers & ADNOC Compliance Maintain discipline registers: - - Static equipment list - Datasheet register - - Deviation & TQ logsReview and approve: - - Fabrication drawings - Hydrotest packs - Final as-built documentationEnsure: - - ADNOC document numbering system compliance - Weekly discipline progress reportingADNOC-SPECIFIC OFFSHORE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Enforce: - - ADNOC PTW requirements - Offshore SIMOPS safety - Dropped object preventionValidate: - - Equipment guarding - Access platforms - Emergency escape compatibilityINTERFACE & COORDINATION The Lead Static Engineer shall closely coordinate with: - EPC Mechanical & Piping Teams - Structural Engineering - Electrical & I&C Disciplines - Compressor & Dryer OEMs - ADNOC PMT, Operations & Inspection TeamsSOFTWARE & TOOLS (MANDATORY) - PV Elite / COMPRESS / Nozzle Pro - SolidWorks / AutoCAD - AVEVA E3D / PDMS (for equipment integration) - MS Excel (engineering calculations & MTO) - Navisworks (for review coordination)DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING Maintain and update all static equipment discipline registers, including: - - Static Equipment List - Datasheet Register - Vendor Drawing Register - TQ & Deviation LogReview, verify, and approve all static equipment deliverables, such as: - - Datasheets - GA & Fabrication Drawings - Design Calculations - Inspection & Test Records - Hydrotest & Pre-commissioning DocumentsEnsure strict compliance with: - - ADNOC Document Numbering System - ADNOC Document Control Procedures - Project Master Document Register (MDR)Prepare and submit: - - Weekly Static Engineering Progress Reports - Monthly Discipline Status ReportsVerify and approve as-built static documentation and support the preparation of: - - Mechanical Completion (MC) - Ready for Commissioning (RFC) - Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) dossiersSupport ADNOC audits, reviews, and close-out of static-related actions and deviation KEY DELIVERABLES - Approved static equipment datasheets and specifications - Vendor technical evaluation and recommendation reports - Reviewed and approved GA/fabrication drawings - FAT and inspection reports - As-built documentation and equipment handover dossiers - Interface and equipment registers QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering - ADNOC Offshore approval (or eligibility) - Certification/Training in pressure vessel design or inspection is an advantage - Minimum 16+ years of Oil & Gas EPC experience in Static Equipment engineering - Minimum 7–10 years’ experience on ADNOC Offshore / offshore projects - Mandatory (Brownfield Platform Projects Preferred)  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES - Technically strong with high attention to detail - Proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented - Confident communicator with ADNOC, OEMs, and EPC teams - Strong leadership and mentoring capability - Able to work under tight deadlines and offshore project demandsTECHNICAL SKILLS - Expert knowledge of static equipment design codes and standards - Strong understanding of offshore design constraints and constructability - Ability to review complex calculations and fabrication drawings - Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills - Strong coordination with multi-discipline and client teams