Lead Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Package Engineer - Static & Rotating) at Wood PLC, based in Sharjah, UAE. This position will be seconded to the client and will support the delivery of key engineering projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 15 years proven capability in an engineering design company
• Expertise in static and rotating equipment, package specification, and procurement
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Lead specification, design, and procurement of static and rotating equipment packages (compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, flare packages, vessels, tanks, KODs, drain pots)
• Develop and review package specifications, data sheets, and technical bid evaluations
• Select and design equipment to meet project requirements and optimize performance
• Ensure equipment compatibility with existing infrastructure and systems
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve technical issues
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline

Key Responsibilities

Project & Schedule Management

• Support planning, scheduling, and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid and tendering
• Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan
• Supervise discipline personnel on the project day-to-day, including approval of timesheets, holiday approval, and overtime approval where delegated
• Identify areas of concern with respect to progress and quality, and recommend corrective actions as required
• Ensure all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule

Budget & Reporting

• Manage and report progress of all Mechanical engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements, including weekly and cumulative productivity
• Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering and Project Manager

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards (API, ASME), and client specifications
• Ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and undertake pre-qualification of third parties
• Implement quality control procedures for package engineering
• Ensure equipment design and selection meet safety and quality standards
• Participate in HAZOP and other safety reviews

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors, and OEMs as required to conclude project deliverables in accordance with project scope
• Provide third party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required
• Define scope of work for third-party sub-contracts as required
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely and cost-effective package delivery
• Expedite vendor documentation, drawings, and delivery schedules
• Ensure vendor compliance with project requirements and quality standards

Design & Integration

• Ensure seamless integration of equipment packages with overall project design
• Coordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up to ensure there is no conflict within the overall engineering design
• Provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing
• Provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to mechanical engineering and raise appropriate EQs and deviations
• Liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion whilst ensuring the project is concluded within the boundary of the technical scope

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring, and Close Out for your respective discipline
• Promote safe behavior at all times
• Participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary

Continuous Improvement

• Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within your department
• Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared