Job Title: Specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project
KBR
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
About this role
Title: Job Title: Specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams 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 Equipment Engineer – Offshore Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi . Job Purpose The Specialist Rotating Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering, design, selection, procurement, and technical management of rotating equipment for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role ensures that all rotating equipment complies with ADNOC standards, international codes, project requirements, and reliability objectives throughout the project lifecycle from FEED to commissioning and start-up.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and engineering activities related to rotating equipment for offshore oil & gas facilities. Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of: Equipment datasheets Technical specifications Material requisitions Technical bid evaluations Vendor drawings and documents Manage the design and selection of: Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors Gas turbines Steam turbines Pumps Blowers and fans Diesel engines Generators Package equipment Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes such as API, ISO, ASME, and IEC. Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural, and Procurement teams. Review vendor proposals and conduct technical clarification meetings. Support procurement, inspection, testing, factory acceptance tests (FAT), construction, commissioning, and start-up activities. Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Design Reviews, and Constructability Reviews. Resolve technical issues, engineering deviations, and site queries during project execution. Monitor engineering schedules and ensure timely delivery of rotating equipment packages. Mentor and guide rotating equipment engineers and project team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Master's Degree is an added advantage. Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
Experience
Minimum 15-18 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Offshore EPC projects. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Rotating Engineer role. Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield projects. Extensive experience working on ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East energy projects. Experience with offshore platforms, gas compression stations, processing facilities, and offshore production complexes is highly preferred. Technical Skills Strong expertise in rotating equipment design, selection, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of: API 610 (Centrifugal Pumps) API 617 (Compressors) API 618 (Reciprocating Compressors) API 612 (Steam Turbines) API 616 (Gas Turbines) API 614 (Lubrication Systems) API 670 (Machinery Protection Systems) Equipment performance analysis and reliability engineering. Vibration analysis and condition monitoring. Mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and auxiliary packages. Vendor package management and technical bid evaluation. Familiarity