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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Unlock employer Muscat, Oman Direct to Company Under an hour ago · 20 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k/yr*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Fluent

Position

About the Role
In this position, you will be responsible for all design aspects of Rotating Equipment, including but not limited to centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas turbines, pumps, fans, and blowers. Your role will primarily focus on the conceptual, FEED, and detailed design of these systems. You will work on a significant centrifugal compressor package project for a client in Oman and must possess prior experience with similar packages. Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are essential, alongside effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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Primary Objectives / Responsibilities

  • Experience encompassing all design aspects of Rotating Equipment (Centrifugal compressor, Reciprocating compressor, Gas turbines, Centrifugal pumps, Reciprocating pumps, fans/blowers, IA packages, etc.).
  • Mandatory experience in conceptual, FEED, and detailed design.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant international codes and standards (API, ASME, HI standards, etc.).
  • Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations.
  • The selected candidate will participate in a customer interview as part of the recruitment process.

Specific Accountabilities

  • Preferred experience with BP ETPs and/or Shell DEPs.
  • Skilled in preparing material requisitions, equipment selection studies, datasheets, specifications, and technical bid evaluations, as well as reviewing vendor documents for centrifugal compressors, chillers, and associated packages.
  • Working knowledge of torsional and lateral rotordynamic analysis, including reviewing vendor reports and recommendations.
  • Knowledgeable of applicable API standards, particularly API 617, API 614, API 670, API 671, and other relevant project specifications.
  • Experience in defining compressor operating cases, performance requirements, turndown, control philosophy, and anti-surge system requirements.
  • Skilled in reviewing vendor inspection and test plans, quality documents, deviations, clarification lists, and technical queries.
  • Active participation in design reviews, HAZOP, SIL/IPF reviews, model reviews, and other technical and safety reviews for rotating equipment and packaged units.
  • Experience reviewing package piping, P&IDs, utility consumption, equipment layouts, nozzle loads, foundation loads, and maintenance and lifting requirements.
  • Relevant knowledge of other discipline areas and interface requirements related to Mechanical Rotating engineering.
  • Ability to lead technical clarification meetings, resolve bid exceptions, and coordinate technical issues with vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 15+ years’ experience related to rotating equipment in engineering design within the Oil & Gas, Refinery, and Petrochemical industries.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

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