Lead Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Lead Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment), based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Technical assurance of all mechanical engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
* Development of technical specifications for rotating equipment required for Elgin FGRS project
* Package management of rotating equipment during procurement phase
* Developing and verifying scopes of work for FEED and EPCC contractors
* Management of multidisciplinary project technical assurance body of work
* The provision of engineering support to site, other discipline Teams (HSE, I&C, Maintenance, Inspection, structural, process, piping)
* Representing project at Project Technical Reviews
* Technical review and assessment of contractor designs and proposals
* Development of technical specifications for rotating equipment required for Elgin FGRS project
* Technical package management rotating equipment during procurement and manufacture phases
* Technical review and assessment of contractor and OEM designs and proposals
* Expediting delivery of rotating equipment in conjunction with supply chain and QA/QC disciplines
* Define and support commissioning activities during execute/start-up phase
* Throughout the life of project, ensure appropriate mechanical engineering input to P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, Risk Assessments, SIL assessments, Functional Safety Impact Assessments, and other technical safety assessments / audits, both during the actual assessment and during subsequent action resolution.
* Liaise with HQ and Functional Technical Authorities regarding mechanical engineering requirements, rules & specifications.
* Review comment and approve mechanical engineering and other discipline documentation in line with delegated responsibilities from the Rotating Equipment Technical Authority.
* Answering technical queries from FEED and EPCC contractor(s).
* Input to field operations deliverables and studies as required. FGRS operations, sparing, maintenance, start-up and shutdown philosophies.
* Functional TAs and Projects groups
* Technical Specialist
* 3rd Party FEED and EPCC Companies(s)
* Central North Sea Field Operations teams
* Elgin FGRS project team
* Co-venturer Project Representatives (when attending workshops and TCMs)
* Deputize for FGRS project leader as needed.
* Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSE Policy.
* Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards.
* Actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Experience in liquid ring compression technology preferred.
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
* Previous engineering experience in oil and gas process / production or refining
* Experience in all aspects of the operation of mechanical equipment for hydrocarbon processing and rotating equipment
* Extensive design house experience especially in package management
* Experience in rotating equipment design preferred
* Extensive knowledge of onshore / offshore process and production systems, and industry norms and specifications.
* Experience in flare gas recovery systems preferred.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/066890.

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