Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to: Design Engineer, Projects

Job Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer will assist the Design Engineer on mechanical, piping and rotating equipment related design, engineering, planning and trouble shooting activities for all production facilities, new and old.

Assist in the definition of mechanical and rotating equipment and facilities utilised within oil and gas production facilities for new plant and brown-field plant modifications and upgrades within the Gabon operations and assist in review of design deliverables and documentation from external design contractors and vendors during FEED and Detailed Design Activities.

Candidate should have good communication skills English- both written and verbal. Candidate should have Knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry standards and specifications and upstream oil and gas facilities, knowledge of QA/QC requirements for piping, vessels and rotating equipment, knowledge of electrical and mechanical design documents (specifications and datasheets).

Candidate will be based in POG and commute to the field when required.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assists in preparation of scopes of work, reports, and studies, make judgement on mechanical, vessels, piping and rotating equipment engineering issues for Projects and Operations.
2. Reviews and comment on mechanical, piping, vessels and rotating equipment related issues for design documentation received from design contractors and vendors during FEED and Detailed Design activities.
3. Vendor and engineering contractor liaison and management.
4. Assists in the preparation of installation and commissioning deliverables and assist in construction and commissioning activities (as required).
5. Reviews technical integrity of static equipment design.
6. Participates in establishing the facilities’ specifications, writing up and evaluation of bids and commercial offers. Ensures compliance with company specifications and international standards.
7. Provides assistance in the optimisation of existing mechanical and rotating equipment and plant performance.
8. Provides technical guidance to other Engineers in team
9. Ensures that HSSE is considered in all construction activities, and contributes to continually promoting, communicating, reinforcing the critical importance of safe HSSE working practices and in the design and modification of facilities.
10. Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the Design Engineer from time to time.