Head of Mechanical Engineering (Static Equipment)

Role Overview
Lead the mechanical (static) scope for LPG and condensate storage tanks and solid sulphur handling in a major onshore development. Provide discipline leadership and technical oversight to FEED/EPC contractors to ensure all mechanical deliverables, standards, and interfaces meet project requirements, codes, and schedule. Drive SHES leadership, design/constructability/3D model reviews, and close-out of comments to support safe, timely, compliant execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion SHES culture; participate in toolbox talks, task instructions, and site walkdowns.
• Ensure contractor mechanical activities comply with regulations, codes/standards, specifications, and industry practices.
• Review mechanical datasheets and discipline documents; identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Plan and track close-out of design review comments across FEED and Detailed Design.
• Oversee contractor discipline resources to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Lead/participate in plot plan/layouts, constructability reviews, and 3D model reviews.
• Capture and embed lessons learned from brownfield and existing plant sections.
• Monitor contractor progress; ensure timely issuance of MDR and discipline deliverables.
• Support spares identification/quantification for static equipment.
• Contribute to change management (deviations/COs), risk management, and technical position papers.

Requirements / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in engineering roles (minimum 6 years in Oil & Gas) with at least 2 years in a supervisory or contractor oversight capacity.
• Experience across project phases: planning, scheduling, cost control, risk/change/interface management, commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of international standards and execution methodologies; proven risk assessment and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven design experience in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, and storage tanks; familiarity with ASME, API, TEMA and relevant software.
• Fluent English; strong analytical, coordination, planning, and communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.