Static Equipment & Drilling / Mud Systems Design Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Static Equipment & Drilling / Mud Systems Design Engineer Department: Engineering / Design Reports To: Engineering Manager / General Manager Manufacturing Location: Kuwait Industry: Oil & Gas / Drilling Equipment / Fabrication / Static Equipment 1. Job Purpose The Static Equipment & Drilling/Mud Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, preparation of drawings, technical documentation, and engineering support for static equipment, drilling rig equipment, mud systems, tanks, pressure vessels, and related oilfield equipment. The position requires strong practical knowledge of oilfield equipment design, fabrication, applicable international codes and standards, material selection, welding, fabrication methods, and site/customer requirements. The engineer will work closely with Sales, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Projects, and customers to convert technical requirements into safe, practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Static Equipment Design * Design and engineer: * Mud tanks and mud pits * Diesel/fuel storage tanks * Water tanks * Chemical tanks * Vacuum tanks * Cement silos/bulkers * Pressure vessels * Air receivers * Degassers and related drilling equipment * Skids and process equipment * Structural frames and supports * Manifolds, piping and associated equipment * Prepare and review GA drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings and detail drawings. * Perform engineering calculations for tanks, vessels, structural components and associated equipment. * Select suitable materials, plate thicknesses, profiles, nozzles, flanges, valves and other components. * Ensure designs are suitable for fabrication, transportation, installation and operation. B. Drilling Rig & Mud System Engineering * Develop and review designs for drilling rig mud systems and associated equipment. * Understand the complete mud circulation system, including: * Mud tanks * Mixing tanks * Suction tanks * Active/Reserve tanks * Sand traps * Desanders/desilters * Mud cleaners * Centrifuges * Shale shakers * Degassers * Mud pumps and suction/discharge arrangements * Agitators * Mud manifolds and piping * Develop equipment layouts and interconnection arrangements. * Review mud-system capacities, flow requirements, tank volumes, pump capacities and piping arrangements. * Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, structural, piping and electrical/instrumentation requirements. C. Codes & Standards The engineer should have practical knowledge of relevant codes and standards, as applicable to the project, including: * ASME Section VIII * ASME Section IX * API 650 * API 12F / API 12J, where applicable * API 7K / relevant drilling equipment standards * AWS D1.1 * ASME B31.3 * NBIC, where applicable * ASTM material standards * Applicable API, ASME, ISO and client specifications Ability to identify the correct design code and applicable project specification before commencing design is essential. Education: * Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. * Engineering qualification from a recognized university. Experience: * 5 10 years relevant experience in oil & gas, drilling equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, static equipment or heavy fabrication. * Experience with drilling rigs, mud systems and oilfield equipment is highly preferred. * Candidates with hands-on fabrication and manufacturing experience will be preferred. Desired Candidate Profile The candidate should: * Have strong practical engineering knowledge rather than purely theoretical design experience. * Understand how equipment is actually fabricated and assembled. * Be able to independently develop a design from customer requirements. * Be capable of reviewing customer specifications and identifying technical gaps. * Have good knowledge of welding, materials and fabrication processes. * Be comfortable working directly with production, QA/QC and customers. * Have good technical communication and documentation skills. * Be capable of managing multiple projects and meeting engineering deadlines. * Have a strong safety and quality mindset.