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About the Role

HUDSON is seeking an experienced Construction Mechanical Engineer to manage and coordinate mechanical construction activities for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Refinery projects in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves ensuring that all mechanical construction work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical construction and installation activities at project sites.
• Ensure mechanical works adhere to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Planning, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, and subcontractor teams.
• Monitor daily construction progress and ensure activities are completed within the planned schedule.
• Oversee mechanical installation activities, including equipment, piping, valves, pumps, compressors, tanks, and related mechanical systems.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, material requirements, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for proper allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor site activities and resolve technical and construction-related issues in coordination with engineering teams.
• Ensure all mechanical works comply with approved quality standards, specifications, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, testing, and completion of mechanical works.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements, permit-to-work procedures, and site safety standards.
• Participate in site meetings, progress meetings, and coordination meetings with clients and contractors.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
• Identify potential delays and coordinate with the planning team for corrective and recovery actions.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities, where applicable.
• Ensure proper documentation, punch-list clearance, as-built information, and project handover activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Mechanical Construction, with a total experience range of 5-10 years.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery projects is required.
• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in mechanical construction and site execution.
• Experience in equipment installation, piping, mechanical systems, and associated construction activities.
• Candidates with Saudi Arabia or GCC experience are preferred.
• Shutdown & Turnaround experience is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of construction procedures, specifications, drawings, and safety requirements.
• Strong coordination, supervision, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication and reporting skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, focusing on significant projects within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Refinery sectors.