Static Equipment Lead (Onshore Package)

Lead Static Equipment Engineer Location: China (Detailed Engineering Phase) followed by Azerbaijan (Project Execution Phase)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Static Equipment Engineer to join a major international oil & gas development project. This position will be responsible for leading the Static Equipment discipline across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of a large-scale gas processing facility.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, manage engineering contractors and vendors, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive the delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Lead all Static Equipment engineering activities for a major process facility project.
• Ensure designs are technically robust, compliant with applicable standards, and fit for procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and long-term operation.
• Review and challenge contractor engineering deliverables to achieve optimized and practical design solutions.
• Oversee equipment design, layouts, mechanical calculations, integrity assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of technical solutions that meet project objectives for safety, performance, schedule, and cost.

Engineering Management

• Coordinate all Static Equipment activities with engineering contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules, quality requirements, and HSE expectations.
• Manage technical queries, deviations, concessions, and design modifications throughout project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability studies, HAZID, HAZOP, and other project assurance activities.
• Monitor engineering progress and support project reporting requirements.

Procurement, Construction & Commissioning Support

• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, and manufacturing inspections.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, installation, mechanical completion, and commissioning phases.
• Review non-conformities, technical clarifications, red-line markups, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure effective resolution of site engineering issues and support punch-list closure activities.

Risk & Interface Management

• Identify and manage technical risks, potential scope changes, and engineering challenges within the Static Equipment discipline.
• Conduct technical impact assessments and provide recommendations to support project decision-making.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure effective management of interfaces and integration requirements.
• Promote lessons learned and continuous improvement throughout project execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with industry codes, project standards, and quality management processes.
• Support delivery of solutions that prioritize operational reliability, maintainability, and long-term asset integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in Static Equipment Engineering within the Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or Energy sectors.
• Proven experience working on large EPC/EPCI/EPSCC projects.
• Strong understanding of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, separators, storage tanks, columns, and associated static equipment.
• Familiarity with international design codes and standards, including ASME, API, and related specifications.
• Experience managing engineering contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Knowledge of procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to safety and engineering excellence.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.