Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical equipment engineering group to ensure design integrity for static and rotating equipment on specific projects
• Provide specialist rotating equipment input to conceptual studies, FEED, and detailed design for oil & gas developments
• Ensure all designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, and international/local standards
• Prepare specifications for and evaluate rotating equipment packages
• Undertake conceptual design and specification of rotating and packaged equipment
• Review EPC detailed designs, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documentation
• Allocate work to team members, ensuring tasks are completed within their competencies and under appropriate supervision
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance requirements and OH&S procedures
• Align conceptual and detailed design work with construction complexity to balance design and implementation costs
• Conduct site investigations and prepare technical reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• At least 15 years of total professional experience post-graduate studies
• At least 10 years of experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or refinery industry
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or specialist role
• Hands-on experience with static and rotating equipment (e.g., gas turbine-driven compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks)
• Demonstrated experience working in a Middle East project environment
• Experience working in a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment
• Experience working with a contractor or in a comparable delivery model
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines with minimal supervision

About the Company

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets, specializing in consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction across the entire project lifecycle.