Mechanical Construction Engineer

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants. The company operates in three geography-based segments:
Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers:
Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

• Job Title:
  
  Mechanical Engineer (Construction)
• Job Code
• Division:
  Exploration and Development
• Department:
  Project Management
• Section:
  Construction
• Report to:
  Lead - Construction
• Location:
  
  Bapco Upstream Field Office

The role of the Mechanical Construction Engineer is to work as part of a multi‑discipline team in the preparation, planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing mechanical construction activities during the construction, installation, commissioning, and startup phases of facilities.

• Supervise mechanical construction activities including:
  • Piping installation
  • Static equipment installation (vessels, tanks, heat exchangers)
  • Rotating equipment installation (pumps, compressors, turbines)
  • Structural and mechanical package installations
• Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical documents.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, HSE, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to project schedules and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, and company (Bapco Upstream) specifications.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Conduct site inspections and verify workmanship quality.
• Review and resolve technical queries, site issues, and non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Support mechanical testing activities including hydrotesting, flushing, leak testing, and pre‑commissioning activities.
• Ensure proper implementation of HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture.
• Prepare progress reports, work packs, punch lists, and completion dossiers.
• Participate in mechanical completion, commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• Participate in assigned Project Design, MOC, HAZOP, FAT & SATs and review engineering documents with input based on construction experience.
• Participate in field activities and walk‑downs to ensure systems are constructed as per approved design (when required).
• Attend MEI / PSSR walk‑downs and formally agree on categorizing punch‑list items (when required).
• Review technical bids submitted by consultants and equipment vendors.
• Complete all additional activities requested by the lead and head of department.
• HSE Responsibilities:
  • Know company health, safety and environmental policies and ensure their implementation.
  • Participate in HAZOP reviews and identify recommendations to ensure systems are safe for startup.
  • Review and approve EPC/Construction RAMS documents and prepare RAMS for in‑house projects.
  • Initiate permit‑to‑work (PTW) as Initiating Authority.
  • Take action to correct or stop unsafe conditions and report incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety observations.
  • Conduct all work activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Wear BU standard PPE at all times in the Bahrain Oil Field.
  • Report a minimum of three safety observations per year.
• Job Context:
  • Interact with all team members to work as a team…