Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title	Location
Senior Mechanical Engineer	Port-Harcourt

 

CLIENT SUMMARY

Our client is a leading integrated energy company committed to advancing energy security and industrialisation across Nigeria and the African continent through sustainable and innovative solutions.

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

To provide mechanical Engineering expertise and support the delivery of projects.

The position involves provision of technical input & assurance throughout the project lifecycle including Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design,

Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning stages, safeguard design, technical and operational integrity. Managing all mechanical engineering activities and deliverables for projects.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to;

 

• Function as senior mechanical Engineer for projects and assets.
• Carry out static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks) design, HVAC and piping design, equipment specifications and static equipment modelling.
• Review mechanical engineering deliverables such as drawings, datasheets, E-3D models and calculation reports prepared by design contractors.
• Participate and make contribution in project reviews such as E-3D model review, constructability reviews, layout reviews, mechanical handling reviews, HAZOP, SIL classification etc.
• Verification of the design works carried out by engineering contractors to ensure proposed solutions meet integrity, reliability, operability and maintainability requirements.
• Provide support during the fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning of static equipment. Conduct shop and field acceptance testing.
• Participate in the development of the pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up plans for static equipment.
• Support asset teams to troubleshoot mechanical equipment performance issues, proffer solutions and conduct field performance tests.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines like Process, Materials and corrosion, Civil structural, technical safety, Quality, etc.
• Work with a diverse range of static equipment vendors to optimize equipment design through the application of best practices.
• Support technical development and coaching of trainees in mechanical engineering discipline.

 

Academic Qualification

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• NSE and COREN membership

 

Required Experience

• Experience with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or onshore terminals is desirable.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience within the oil and gas industry.

 

Skills & Competencies

• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of ISO, API, ASME, ASHRAE, etc. design standards for static equipment, piping and HVAC applications in oil and gas operation.
• Skilled in the use of industry codes and international standards.
• Strong team building, inter-personal and communication skills (i.e. report writing, presentation).
• Possess commercial acumen.
• Possess capability to interpret Plant Design, 2D AutoCAD and E-3D PDMS models.
• Ability to prepare design, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and hand-over specification packages for static equipment.
• Visibly demonstrate personal and company HSE commitment.
• Ability to deal with a broad spectrum of technical and commercial issues and uncertainties, which must be engineered and managed.
• Ability to work and collaborate with personnel and Contractors in different locations and time zones.