Mechanical Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical engineering design for assigned projects through concept, basic and detailed design stages. • Design and specify oil & gas and industrial piping systems and associated equipment. • Perform pump sizing and selection. • Design pipelines and associated ancillaries. • Undertake design work relating to API 650 tanks and pressure vessels. • Design firefighting systems, including foam-dosing systems. • Perform hydraulic system simulations using appropriate simulation software and review calculations and simulations completed by others. • Conduct plant audits and manage the mechanical design component of engineering studies. • Provide mechanical engineering input for troubleshooting and plant or operations optimisation. • Prepare technical investigations, engineering reports and other project documentation. • Monitor engineering progress against approved schedules and budgeted manhours. • Identify technical issues, design deficiencies and project risks and recommend appropriate corrective action. • Coordinate with project engineers, technicians, draughtspersons and other engineering disciplines. • Review engineering deliverables and, where applicable, sign off concept, basic and detailed mechanical designs for complex projects. • Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and other members of the engineering team. • Maintain awareness of developments, technologies, engineering practices and tools relevant to the mechanical and oil & gas sectors. • Ensure compliance with relevant project procedures, client requirements, confidentiality obligations and applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 management system Requirements:

• BSc or BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience within the oil & gas, petrochemical or a comparable process/industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering design and project execution.
• Experience with piping systems, pump selection and associated mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards, including API, ASME, NFPA and ASTM.
• Good understanding of engineering project schedules, technical documentation and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and MS Project.
• Ability to use relevant engineering design software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required by project demands.

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