Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Services & Turnarounds | Saudi Arabia

Location

Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Energy, Oil & Gas
• Manufacturing & Production
• Environment & Sustainability

Job Overview

An experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer is required to support industrial services, shutdown, turnaround, mechanical inspection, and asset integrity activities in Saudi Arabia. The position is suited to professionals with 10–15 years of industrial experience and a strong technical background in mechanical inspection, static equipment, piping systems, and industrial asset integrity.

The successful candidate will contribute to shutdown and turnaround projects across demanding industrial environments, including refineries, petrochemical plants, mining, metals, power plants, and other heavy industries. Responsibilities will include technical assessments, site surveys, inspections, tender and RFQ reviews, client coordination, technical reporting, and support for technical and commercial proposals.

This role offers an opportunity for experienced mechanical engineering professionals to further develop their expertise in industrial inspection, asset integrity, shutdown and turnaround management, and technical project execution. Relevant professional certifications, including API and welding inspection credentials, provide important opportunities for continued professional development and career progression within industrial engineering and inspection services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support industrial shutdown and turnaround projects from technical planning through execution.
• Conduct mechanical inspections, technical assessments, and site surveys.
• Evaluate static equipment, pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Support mechanical inspection and asset integrity activities across industrial facilities.
• Review RFQs, technical specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and presentations.
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports and inspection documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, inspection personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical input on mechanical engineering and inspection requirements.
• Support the safe, efficient, and timely execution of shutdown and turnaround activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in shutdown and turnaround projects.
• Strong experience in mechanical inspection and asset integrity.
• Industrial experience within one or more of the following sectors:
  • Refineries
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Mining
  • Metals
  • Power plants
  • Heavy industries
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Static equipment
  • Pressure vessels
  • Storage tanks
  • Heat exchangers
  • Piping systems
• Experience reviewing RFQs, technical specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents.
• Ability to conduct site surveys, technical assessments, and inspections.
• Experience participating in client meetings and technical presentations.
• Experience supporting technical and commercial proposal preparation.
• Strong communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills.

Mandatory Certifications

Candidates must hold the following certifications:

• API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector
• API 570 – Piping Inspector
• One of the following welding inspector certifications:
  • AWS CWI – Certified Welding Inspector, or
  • CSWIP Certified Welding Inspector

The above certifications are mandatory for this position.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The employer has not specified a salary range for this position.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on industrial shutdown, turnaround, inspection, and asset integrity projects.
• Exposure to major industrial environments and technically demanding projects.
• Professional working environment focused on technical expertise and project delivery.
• Opportunities for continued professional development within industrial engineering and inspection services.

Career Growth and Professional Development

The position provides opportunities to strengthen expertise in mechanical inspection, asset integrity, static equipment, piping, shutdowns, and turnarounds. Professionals can further develop their careers through advanced technical responsibilities, relevant industry training, certification maintenance, and progression into senior technical, inspection, asset integrity, or project leadership positions.

Application Process

Application Process (Website)

Apply only through the official job link.
Click Apply Now on the website.

HR Email for Application

Send your updated CV directly

Suggested Email Subject: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Services & Turnarounds | Saudi Arabia