QatarEnergy is offering an internship for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Qatar. The role centres on major rotating equipment at the Mesaieed operations site, where the engineer will work on engineering, overhaul and inspection activities.
About the role
The post holder will plan, direct, co-ordinate and monitor the engineering, overhaul and inspection work for major rotating equipment. They will give specialist technical and engineering support to plant operations staff and engineers, so that equipment is maintained in line with recognised international standards. The role also involves keeping up with new developments in rotating equipment and suggesting modern techniques, equipment and materials that could benefit the company and its operations.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, direct, co-ordinate and monitor engineering, overhaul and inspection activities for major rotating equipment at Mesaieed.
- Provide specialist technical and engineering support to plant operations and engineers.
- Maintain equipment according to applicable international standards.
- Follow state-of-the-art developments in rotating equipment and propose improved techniques, equipment and materials.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s university degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Good knowledge of international ISO and API standards.
- Broad knowledge of engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis of rotating equipment.
- Training in engineering and overhaul or inspection related to heavy duty two-shaft gas turbines, centrifugal process gas compressors, expanders, heavy duty gearboxes, torque converters and large cooling water pumps.
- Effective presentation and communication skills, and the ability to write technical reports.
- Good teamwork, and the ability to guide and motivate subordinates.
- The ability to manage contractors.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and SAP.
- Good command of the English language.
Other details
This vacancy is an internship. The source describes the role as a senior position, so candidates should expect a role that involves leading others and taking technical responsibility for rotating equipment.
In general, a mechanical engineer working on rotating equipment usually spends time planning inspections and overhauls, investigating faults, writing technical reports and working alongside plant teams and contractors to keep machinery running safely and reliably.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 4 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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