Static Equipment & Drilling​/Mud Systems Design Engineer

Static Equipment amp Drilling Mud Systems Design Engineer Department Engineering Design Reports To Engineering Manager General Manager Manufacturing Location Kuwait Industry Oil amp Gas Drilling Equipment Fabrication Static Equipment 1 Job Purpose The Static Equipment amp Drilling Mud Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for the design engineering preparation of drawings technical documentation and engineering support for static equipment drilling rig equipment mud systems tanks pressure vessels and related oilfield equipment The position requires strong practical knowledge of oilfield equipment design fabrication applicable international codes and standards material selection welding fabrication methods and site customer requirements The engineer will work closely with Sales Production QA QC Procurement Projects and customers to convert technical requirements into safe practical cost-effective and manufacturable designs 2

• A Static Equipment Design Design and engineer Mud tanks and mud pits Diesel fuel storage tanks Water tanks Chemical tanks Vacuum tanks Cement silos bulkers Pressure vessels Air receivers Degassers and related drilling equipment Skids and process equipment Structural frames and supports Manifolds piping and associated equipment Prepare and review GA drawings fabrication drawings assembly drawings and detail drawings Perform engineering calculations for tanks vessels structural components and associated equipment Select suitable materials plate thicknesses profiles nozzles flanges valves and other components Ensure designs are suitable for fabrication transportation installation and operation
• B Drilling Rig amp Mud System Engineering Develop and review designs for drilling rig mud systems and associated equipment Understand the complete mud circulation system including Mud tanks Mixing tanks Suction tanks Active Reserve tanks Sand traps Desanders desilters Mud cleaners Centrifuges Shale shakers Degassers Mud pumps and suction discharge arrangements Agitators Mud manifolds and piping Develop equipment layouts and interconnection arrangements Review mud-system capacities flow requirements tank volumes pump capacities and piping arrangements Coordinate interfaces between mechanical structural piping and electrical instrumentation requirements
• C Codes amp Standards The engineer should have practical knowledge of relevant codes and standards as applicable to the project including ASME Section VIII ASME Section IX API 650 API 12F API 12J where applicable API 7K relevant drilling equipment standards AWS D1 1 ASME B31 3 NBIC where applicable ASTM material standards Applicable API ASME ISO and client specifications Ability to identify the correct design code and applicable project specification before commencing design is essential

• Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering qualification from a recognized university.

• 5 10 years relevant experience in oil & gas, drilling equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, static equipment or heavy fabrication.
• Experience with drilling rigs, mud systems and oilfield equipment is highly preferred.
• Candidates with hands-on fabrication and manufacturing experience will be preferred.

• Have strong practical engineering knowledge rather than purely theoretical design experience.
• Understand how equipment is actually fabricated and assembled.
• Be able to independently develop a design from customer requirements.
• Be capable of reviewing customer specifications and identifying technical gaps.
• Have good knowledge of welding, materials and fabrication processes.
• Be comfortable working directly with production, QA/QC and customers.
• Have good technical communication and documentation skills.
• Be capable of managing multiple projects and meeting engineering deadlines.
• Have a strong safety and quality mindset.