Principal Mechanical Engineer

Description:

Are you a proven mechanical engineer that has led teams & projects with extensive experience of equipment such as heat exchangers, compressors, pumps tanks and vessels?

Do you have expert knowledge of working on large scale projects relating to Oil & Gas, Utilities, Chemicals or other process industries?

Would you be interested in working with a large engineering contractor supporting the reduction of carbon relating to a major project?

If so, then please read on and either apply or get in touch today to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity
A fantastic assignment has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead a team of engineers on an upcoming project. This will be based in the company’s Manchester based office (3 days per week) and is set to last a year. The project is related to carbon capture; however, experience of gas, turbines, or just general process industry projects is what is needed. The key elements needed are proven leadership on FEED, Detailed Design/EPC related projects using the some equipment stated below.

The Role
To review and approve designs and datasheets and enquiry documentation for the mechanical scope of a pipeline project including, but not limited to, the following types of equipment: air cooled heat exchangers, centrifugal compressors, GT drivers, centrifugal pumps, storage tanks, water bath heaters, pressure vessels. utility packages, pig launchers/receivers.Rate will be Dependent upon experience.

Estimated Duration  – 12 months
This role has been deemed inside IR35

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Ensuring the mechanical team is suitably resourced for planned objectives and all personnel are suitably qualified for the project Providing assurance to the PEM and Client Engineer that all aspects engineering within the mechanical discipline have been carried to an acceptable standard.
Liaising with other engineering disciplines to ensure best practice is applied to the engineering of the project and to ensure compliance to project specifications and standards.
Reviewing and approval of designs and check/approval of engineering deliverables.
Undertaking technical bid evaluations, where required.
Thinking creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems.
Identifying of risks in the workplace, site and design work being undertaken.
Considering the environmental, commercial, safety and operational aspects of design.
Managing change and identifying, formalising and notifying relevant parties of changes in the project.
Communicating and liaising with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
Estimating and the management of budgets, schedule and quality of projects.
Driving, control and schedule of workshare using global integrated delivery (GID).You will have the following qualifications & experience
Lead Engineer proven experience on Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Process industry FEED projects.
Knowledge of Pumps including Seal Systems.
Good knowledge of Gas Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressors.
Knowledge of Power Generation Equipment.
Knowledge of Utility Packages.
Knowledge of American design codes and standards - ASME, ASTM, NACE, API.
Working knowledge of corrosion and degradation mechanisms and able to review materials of construction for equipment in gas service.
Commercial awareness within professional services environment.Get in touch today
If you’re seeking a new opportunity, where you will be working within a collaborative environment of engineering specialists, that promotes a culture of respect and progression then why not apply now or contact Mark Wilkins via LinkedIn. 

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