Chief Machinery and Packages Engineer | Take Project Ownership at Arkad Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineering expert with a long-standing track record in managing complex machinery and package delivery for large-scale energy projects? At Arkad , we are expanding our permanent Head Office / Engineering Hub following the acquisition of major multi-year international contracts. We are looking for a Chief Machinery and Packages Engineer for a long-term, full-time position. Note: This position focuses strictly on full technical execution and delivery responsibility for assigned project scopes, rather than hierarchical people management. Project Delivery & Ownership: Ensure all activities related to the Machinery and Packages engineering discipline on assigned projects are efficiently and cost-effectively executed in full compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety/environment requirements. Technical Assurance: Lead the Technical Assurance process for the assigned project. Schedule & Cost Control: Prepare deliverables planning in line with the project schedule, monitor progress deviations, and set up clear recovery plans when necessary. Man-Hour Tracking: Plan and control discipline engineering man-hours against the schedule and budget, rigorously monitoring spent vs. Deliverables Approval: Review and formally approve all discipline outputs, including technical specifications, mechanical data sheets, inspection data sheets, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations for equipment. Procurement & Subcontractor Supervisions:



Oversee the overall Material Requisitions process for mechanical equipment (MR issue, technical bid evaluations, vendor follow-up, and review of vendor technical documentation). Coordinate engineering subcontractor activities and interface directly with suppliers to resolve technical issues. Client Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact and key person for the Client regarding the Machinery and Packages scope. Analyze project constraints to solve engineering development issues promptly and propose design optimizations or changes to minimize quantities/costs or optimize schedules. Provide technical support to the Site Technical Office during erection and commissioning phases. Support the Project Management Team in handling disputes or claims (evaluating new scopes of work, cost/time impacts, and risk evaluations) and assist the Construction Department with work requisitions. Experience: 10-15 years of long-standing experience in Machinery and Packages Engineering within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Energy sectors. You must have proven engineering leadership experience on large EPC projects with a specific focus on rotating equipment, static equipment, and packages. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of main international codes, standards, and best engineering practices for rotating equipment, static equipment, and HVAC systems. Languages: Fluent written and spoken English. Based at our Head Office / Engineering Hub. Ready to take full ownership of our civil engineering projects? Apply now or share this opportunity with your network!

📌 Chief machinery and packages engineer (head office) (Milano)
🏢 Arkad
📍 Milano