Mechanical Engineer

Expat Senior Mechanical engineer is required by a major western oil and gas operator. 28/28 rotation on an existing brownfield asset, starting in Q3 for 2 years +. 

Reporting to the Chef Service Engineering (Engineering Team Lead), the role is responsible for mechanical design and detailed engineering activities, including piping, pipeline, static and rotating equipment. The position provides engineering support at the assigned site location ensuring compliance with company standards, industry codes and operational requirements.

• Demonstrate solid experience in mechanical, piping and pipeline engineering design in the oil and gas industry, preferably with a reputable oil and gas company / engineering consultancy / EPC contractor.
• Supports piping, pipeline, mechanical (static and rotating equipment) engineering needs across the Upstream Facilities organization.
• Conducts detailed technical evaluations to resolve issues in collaboration with engineering consultants, operations and maintenance team.
• Performs routine engineering work independently and address complex problems with the guidance of Engineering Team Lead and Engineering Manager.
• Provides technical assistance to Root Cause Failure Analysis teams.
• Review project and engineering contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications, design practices, company standards, and best engineering practices. 
• Deliverables may include P&IDs, piping arrangements, piping material specifications, pipeline engineering deliverables, stress analysis reports, specification and data sheet for static equipment (pressure vessel, package equipment and storage tank) and rotating equipment (pump and compressor), vendor proposals, and technical studies.
• Participates in design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, vendor qualification, and vendor bid evaluations (TBE).
• Supports functional initiatives and maintains discipline documentation in line with Company (GB) standards. 
• Develop engineering and project scope of works, ensuring deliverables comply with the applicable codes, standards, statutory and corporate requirements.                    
• Act as technical authority for Company (GB) in the mechanical engineering discipline, providing technical leadership and approval across design/engineering, fabrication, construction, inspection & testing, installation, commissioning & start-up.

Background required:

• BSc / BEng Engineering Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry, a large proportion of which should have been in oil and gas processing projects involved in detailed engineering of rotating and static mechanical equipment.
• Detailed understanding of engineering equipment and materials used in an Oil & Gas production facility and how it works within the process.
• Engineering knowledge and capability to perform detailed engineering reviews, perform and evaluate engineering analyses.
• Strong technical, planning, communication and reporting skills.

 


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