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About the Role

Alfalak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co. is seeking an experienced Engineering Specialist – Mechanical (Static & Rotating Equipment) to join our team in Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves providing technical leadership in the design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing support of gas processing facilities. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, integrity, and performance of static and rotating equipment, supporting capital projects, maintenance activities, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for operations and maintenance by troubleshooting static and rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Develop engineering design packages for new installations, modifications, and facility upgrade projects.
• Review engineering studies, project proposals, and detailed design packages to ensure technical compliance and quality.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, start-up, and Turnaround & Inspection (T&I) activities.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, technical drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and related design documents.
• Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for energy efficiency and operational optimization.
• Recommend technical and economic improvements to enhance facility reliability and performance.
• Support the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new technologies and engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, engineering standards, and applicable industry codes.
• Monitor and analyse equipment performance indicators and prepare technical reports.
• Lead technical studies, feasibility assessments, and engineering evaluations for new and existing facilities.
• Contribute to asset integrity, reliability improvement, and business strategy initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with project, operations, maintenance, inspection, and reliability teams to achieve project objectives.

Essential Qualifications

• A Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles related to static and rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and codes, including ASME and API standards.
• Strong understanding of equipment integrity, damage mechanisms, inspection methodologies, and fitness-for-service assessments.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in the design, specification, selection, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of pressure vessels, separators, heat exchangers, storage tanks, reactors, fired heaters, boilers, and related equipment.
• Experience using engineering software such as CAESAR II, HTRI, or equivalent.
• Experience with piping systems, equipment layouts, piping specifications, and field installation activities.
• Experience developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, piping layouts, and isometric drawings.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical priorities independently while supporting complex engineering projects.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Industry Experience

This role requires extensive experience in oil and gas facilities, with experience in gas processing or shale gas facilities being highly desirable. Experience with modular skid-mounted process units is considered an advantage. The position is full-time and based in Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia, requiring collaboration with various teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.