Position Title
Head of Mechanical Engineering (Static Equipment)
Working Schedule
- Work hours per day: 10 hours
- Work days per week: 5
- Work days per month: 22
Work Location
Qatar Onshore
Estimated Start Date
01 February 2026
Contract Term
36 months with potential extension
Job Purpose
- Lead and oversee design, installation, and commissioning of mechanical works for LPG and condensate storage tanks and solid sulphur handling
- Provide technical oversight to FEED and EPC contractors ensuring compliance with project requirements
- Ensure all discipline documents developed during FEED and EPC phases meet project standards
Key Accountabilities
- Demonstrate safety leadership and promote excellent SHES behaviours
- Participate in Toolbox Talks, Task Instructions, and site safety walkthroughs
- Ensure contractor activities comply with local regulations, codes, standards, and project specifications
- Review and approve mechanical datasheets and identify potential project risks
- Manage mechanical discipline resources to ensure timely work completion
- Track, record, and close design review comments to support schedule and quality
- Participate in workshops including Plot Plan/Layouts, Constructability, and 3D model reviews
- Identify, track, and implement lessons learned, particularly for existing plant sections
- Monitor contractor progress and ensure timely issuance of mechanical documentation
- Support static equipment spare parts identification and quantification
- Assist in change management processes, analyze change orders, and provide recommendations
- Support risk management by identifying issues and tracking mitigation actions
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of engineering experience including:
- At least 6 years in the oil and gas sector
- At least 2 years in a supervisory, acting, or contractor oversight role
- Experience across all project phases including start-up, commissioning, and handover
- Strong knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, design, and execution methodologies
- Broad experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, gating systems, risk and change management, interface management, and commissioning
- Proficiency in pressure vessel, heat exchanger, column, and storage tank design
- Familiarity with relevant standards and codes such as ASME, API, and TEMA
- Strong analytical, organisational, coordination, and planning skills
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office