Junior Engineer – Mechanical – Offshore Project

Junior Engineer – Mechanical – Offshore Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

About KBR

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.

These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Responsibilities

• Junior Engineer – Mechanical – Offshore Project KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.
• The ADNOC PMC project role would be based in Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.
• The project duration is until 2028 with possible extension.
• The Junior Mechanical Engineer will support the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, commissioning, and reliability of mechanical systems and equipment on ADNOC offshore facilities.
• The role involves assisting senior engineers in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of rotating and static equipment while complying with ADNOC standards, HSE requirements, and industry best practices.
• Engineering & Maintenance Support Assist in the maintenance and reliability of rotating and static equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, and piping systems.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical equipment failures.
• Participate in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Review maintenance reports and provide recommendations for equipment performance improvement.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential reliability issues.
• Inspection & Quality Assurance Assist in conducting routine inspections of mechanical equipment and offshore facilities.
• Support mechanical integrity and condition monitoring programs.
• Ensure work activities comply with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and international codes such as API, ASME, and ISO.
• Participate in equipment acceptance testing and vendor inspections.
• Commissioning & Startup Support Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Assist in mechanical completion checks and punch-list clearance activities.
• Participate in equipment functional testing and performance verification.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Process teams during commissioning activities.
• Documentation & Reporting Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Prepare maintenance records, inspection reports, and technical documentation.
• Update equipment history records and maintenance management systems.
• Assist in preparing engineering reports and shutdown work scopes.
• HSE Compliance Comply with ADNOC HSE policies, procedures, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure adherence to offshore safety regulations.
• Support implementation of environmental and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience 0-3 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Marine, or Industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of rotating and static equipment maintenance.
• Understanding of pumps, compressors, valves, turbines, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering principles and maintenance methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Understanding of international standards such as API, ASME, ASTM, and ISO.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Behavioral Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural offshore environment.
• High level of responsibility and commitment to safety.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Preferred

• Fresh graduates with internship or industrial training experience are encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to offshore facilities is an advantage.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems such as SAP is an advantage.