Mechanical Engineer

Our client in the Oil and Gas Sector is seeking to onboard a Mechanical Engineer on a Four (4) Months Temporary contract

Our client in the Oil and Gas Sector is seeking to onboard a Mechanical Engineer on a Four (4) Months Temporary contract

Job Summary:

This role reports to the Project Lead or Lead Engineer, the Engineer is to provide Mechanical Engineering expertise during technical evaluations and project development and execution works.

The position must show evidence of a sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles, design and practices and application of the same. In addition, the Mechanical Engineer will work closely with the Project Lead/Lead Engineer to ensure that the applicable codes and standards are adhered to during engineering design at the different project stages. The position must also show evidence of a sound understanding of Process Safety Management practices

Individual’s Safety Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the Mechanical Engineer to protect oneself as well as fellow workers from injury. Work shall be conducted according to established safe practices and procedures. Please refer to the company’s Safety Manual.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Apply mechanical engineering principles and provide quality control/assurance for mechanical engineering and project deliverables, for all stages of Engineering; from Conceptual and pre-FEED Design to Front End Engineering Design (including verification of design basis) through to Detail Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up.
2. Perform mechanical engineering design calculations, in the development of Conceptual (e.g. Basis of design and preliminary data sheets) and pre-FEED Design packages.
3. Provide assistance with the verification of project design, screening of project options and project alternatives.
4. Conduct technical and economic calculations/analysis. Provides and applies mechanical engineering principles in analysis and evaluation of existing plant operations towards efficiency improvements and in areas of chronic challenges.
5. Ensure inputs into engineering solutions and designs are in compliance with the applicable technical specifications, codes and standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Provide mechanical engineering support for execution and field project activities.
7. Provide input into preparing well-defined scope of works, requests for proposal / invitations to bid (RFPs / ITBs), contracts and basis of bids documents for execution of projects.
8. Provide input into preparing required project documentation such as Gate Review Packages. Develop reports and presentations for assigned work and project deliverables.
9. Perform project cost estimation, project scheduling and project cost control, under guidance.
10. Monitor the performance of external resources, under guidance, to ensure compliance with design and contract specifications.
11. Participate in JSRAs, Pre Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Start-up planning and preparation and Commissioning.
12. Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, What Ifs, Risk Assessments, Piping Model and P&ID reviews to ensure compliance with design and/or accepted engineering specifications and practice.

Job Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Acceptable Academic Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution.

The following certification will be an asset:

• Registered Engineer with the Board of Engineering

AND

Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

Five (5) years related working experience in engineering within the petrochemical industry or oil and gas environment or gas processing and terminal operation.

Job Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience with hydrocarbon plant and terminal operations including utility systems.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts and best practices related to plant operations and design.
• Knowledge and application of applicable industry discipline codes and standards used in hydrocarbon processing facilities.
• Working knowledge of the stage gate process approach to project development and execution.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project software for schedule development, monitoring and control.
• Knowledge and application of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements
• Good Technical Writing Skills
• Good Presentation Skills

Job Ref: RM