Senior Mechanical Engineer, MEP

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Lead mechanical MEP and HVAC engineering delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with approved scope, quality requirements and schedule.
• Apply relevant TAQA engineering standards, technical specifications and project procedures throughout execution.
• Coordinate with TAQA representatives and stakeholders on technical clarifications, design reviews, inspections, comments and approvals.
• Review HVAC calculations, equipment selection, duct layouts, chilled water piping, ventilation, pressurization systems and related deliverables.
• Ensure HVAC installations meet project-specific environmental, operational, reliability and performance requirements for energy and utility facilities.
• Review and coordinate mechanical drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, equipment datasheets, specifications and vendor documents before client submission.
• Verify that equipment and HVAC materials comply with approved specifications, applicable TAQA requirements and relevant international codes.
• Supervise installation, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of HVAC systems and associated mechanical services under approved procedures.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, instrumentation, civil, structural, plumbing and fire protection disciplines.
• Monitor site works against approved drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans and project quality requirements.
• Manage technical queries, site instructions, non-conformances, corrective actions and design changes with the engineering team and client.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, applicable statutory regulations and QA/QC procedures.
• Monitor construction progress, manpower, material availability and engineering deliverables against project milestones and contractual schedules.
• Review commissioning records, performance tests, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals and final handover documentation.
• Attend technical and progress meetings, report engineering status, resolve outstanding issues and support client handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of relevant mechanical MEP / HVAC experience in industrial construction or energy and utilities projects. TAQA project experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with applicable ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA and project-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of ventilation, ductwork, chilled water systems, equipment selection and load calculations.
• Technical submittals, shop drawings, material approvals, vendor documentation and site execution.
• Understanding of TAQA project execution, documentation, inspection, testing, quality and handover requirements.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to work in ADNOC project sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.