Senior Mechanical Engineer

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 06/02/2025

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee and coordinate the mechanical system aspects of a wind turbine plant construction project. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, preferably in wind energy or renewable energy projects, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems, fire safety, HVAC, and structural integration within wind turbine facilities.

A Senior Mechanical Engineer who understands factory construction. Should be capable of providing feedback to the project team for revising the final design, overseeing the site team and their work, managing subcontractors, and leading vendor selections.

Experience working in Construction Company or factory construction is desired.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mechanical Design Coordination & Management:

• Lead the mechanical design process, ensuring integration with electrical, civil, and structural disciplines.

• Review and validate mechanical system designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage and control design subcontractors, ensuring their deliverables meet project timelines and quality standards.

• Oversee the design and integration of fire safety systems, HVAC, piping, ventilation, and cooling systems within the wind turbine plant.

• Monitor the status of mechanical design projects and provide regular updates and reports to senior management.

• Collaborate with external design consultants, vendors, and contractors to optimize mechanical system designs.

2. Site Support:

• Provide technical support to the site team during construction, addressing design-related issues and troubleshooting mechanical challenges.

• Monitor the on-site performance of mechanical installations to ensure compliance with design plans and project timelines.

• Occasionally lead the site team, coordinating mechanical works and ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.

3. Project Planning & Performance Monitoring:

• Support the project from the early stage of construction phase until the end of testing and commissioning works, ensuring all mechanical works are executed as per plan.

• Track project progress, risks, and potential delays, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, fire protection standards, and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Coordination of Tender & Procurement Processes:

• Support tendering processes by preparing technical documents, reviewing bids, and evaluating mechanical suppliers/contractors.

• Assist in budget estimation and ensure cost-effective solutions are adopted without compromising performance.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 10+ years ofexperience in mechanical system and project coordination.

• Strong knowledge of mechanicalsystems related to factory construction. Experience in constructing PV plantsor wind turbines is a great plus.

• Knowledge of wind farm mechanical systems, including fireprotection, HVAC, ventilation, cooling, piping, and hydraulic systems.

• Comprehensiveknowledge of BIM management and its application in mechanical design.

• Experience inreviewing contracts, scope of works, specifications, plans, and codes to designcost-effective systems.

• Experience inmanaging design subcontractors and reporting project status to seniormanagement.

• Proficiency inmechanical design software and project management tools.

• Experience inconstruction site coordination and team management.

• Strongproblem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and excellentcommunication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience withinternational mechanical standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, etc.) and regulatoryrequirements.

• Familiarity withcontract management and procurement processes.

• Previousinvolvement in tender evaluations and early-stage project planning.