Senior Mechanical Engineer

STAR Services · Abu Dhabi

Posted Aug 5, 2026Source: indeed
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**JOB TITLE :** **SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER** Work Location Abu Dhabi (Offshore visits as per job requirements) Leave Cycle 150/30 – on Single status 335/30 – on Family status (applicable after completion of Probation period) Air Ticket Round trip – Economy class provided Medical Health Insurance provided Accommodation Single\-status accommodation will be provided during the period of single status. Food Subsidised Food will be provided Contract Type Contract Hire – Limited Working Hours AUH \- 07:00 to 15:00 (5 days a week) Offshore \- 06:30 to 18:30 (1\-hour lunch break), 7 days a week Salary \- To be discussed Probation Period 6 months Status Family status benefits will become applicable upon successful completion of the probationary period. Qualification (minimum) Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. API 610 / API 617 / API 660 Certification with proven experience in Static and Rotating Equipment. PMP certification or an MBA is preferred. Experience (minimum) * Minimum 12–15 years' experience in Mechanical Engineering on Onshore/Offshore FEED and EPC Oil \& Gas projects. * Minimum 5 years' Oil \& Gas experience in the UAE, plus at least 5 years' Oil \& Gas experience within the GCC. * Experience across Engineering, Design, Construction, and Field Engineering roles, with exposure to Consultant and Contractor environments in both Onshore and Offshore projects. Job Description * Lead mechanical engineering activities for FEED and EPC projects, covering static equipment, packaged systems, and rotating machinery. * Ensure all mechanical designs comply with ASME and API codes and standards. * Review and approve specifications, design calculations, datasheets, and vendor documents for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, generators, nitrogen packages, and utility systems. * Provide technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, and mechanical completion phases. * Conduct risk assessments, prepare PTW documentation, and ensure compliance with ADOC HSE requirements. * Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues and maintain quality and schedule compliance. * Apply broad rotating equipment expertise, acting as a Mechanical–Rotary Engineer when required. Skills * Strong FEED and EPC project experience in Oil \& Gas environments. * Proven Field Engineering and site execution experience (onshore/offshore). * Expertise in static and rotating equipment, including package equipment engineering. * Solid mechanical design capability with application of ASME and API codes/standards. * Willingness for onshore/offshore site visits, with strong multitasking and communication skills.

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