Job Title: Head of Rotating Equipment
Contract Type: Fixed-term Contract
Location: Onshore, Qatar
Working Hours: 10 hours per day, 5 days per week, 22 days per month
Contract Duration: 36 months
Estimated Start Date: 1 February 2026
Estimated End Date: 31 January 2029
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Rotating Equipment to lead and oversee all aspects of rotating machinery engineering for a major onshore energy project. The role involves managing engineering deliverables, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring technical compliance across design, installation, and operational readiness of rotating equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee all engineering activities related to rotating equipment, ensuring technical objectives are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
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Provide guidance to contractors and engineers, facilitating resolution of technical issues and ensuring timely delivery of design and construction milestones.
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Monitor engineering progress, schedules, and deliverables from contractors and internal teams.
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Ensure machinery engineering work complies with regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
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Review and approve machinery designs, recommendations, and programmes to optimise integrity, safety, and efficiency.
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Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, procurement, construction, and quality teams to address technical issues.
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Track lessons learned and implement continuous improvement within the discipline.
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Provide oversight of high-pressure systems, rotating equipment design studies, and vendor/manufacturer outputs.
Person Specification – Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience:
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Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 6 years in the energy sector.
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At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role with responsibility for contractors and project teams.
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Proven experience managing all phases of project execution, including start-up and handover.
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Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, change management, interface management, commissioning, and handover processes.
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Experience with contract management, vendor coordination, and negotiations.
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Experience in high-pressure pumping systems and pulsation study methodology.
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Familiarity with rotating equipment design, installation, and maintenance best practices.
Technical and Business Skills:
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Strong analytical, organisational, and planning abilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.
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Demonstrated problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making capabilities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Deep understanding of industry standards and practices for machinery and rotating equipment.
Work Environment:
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Onshore, operational project site with interaction across multiple engineering and construction teams.
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Dynamic, high-responsibility role in a multi-national environment.