Lead Static Engineer - ABU029N
Company: Worley
: ARE-AD-Abu Dhabi City
: Mechanical
: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Management Level: Individual Contributor
: Sep 4, 2026
: Ongoing
Reporting Manager Title: Senior Project Control Specialist
About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all static equipment engineering activities during FEED, EPC, and detailed engineering phases of the project. Provide technical leadership for the design, specification, and procurement of static equipment, including pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, tanks, separators, filters, reactors, and package equipment. Develop and review equipment datasheets, specifications, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documentation. Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and applicable international codes and standards such as ASME, API, TEMA, and ASTM. Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Procurement disciplines to ensure effective integration of static equipment requirements. Review and approve vendor drawings, calculations, manufacturing procedures, and inspection requirements. Support constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and cost optimization initiatives throughout the project lifecycle. Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, constructability workshops, and technical meetings with clients, vendors, and contractors. Monitor engineering progress and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and HSE requirements. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and supervision to a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers. Interface effectively with clients, licensors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support successful project execution.
Minimum RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.ADNOC & Offshore project experience is preferred.PMC experiences are preferrable. Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.Strong knowledge of international standards and codes including ASME Section VIII, API 650, API 620, API 661, API 660, TEMA, and NACE requirements. Experience in technical bid evaluations, vendor management, and fabrication oversight for static equipment. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.Moving forward togetherWe want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
We’re bridging two worlds, accelerating the shift to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources society needs now.
We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their asset portfolios. From consulting and engineering to installation, commissioning, decommissioning and remediation, we provide integrated, data-centric solutions that help solve complex challenges, including those in renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
