Position Senior Mechanical Engineer
Reports to Design Engineer, Projects
Main interfaces Project Engineers, Operations, Other Discipline Engineers, External Design Contractors Team

Job Function
Position

• Take a leading role in the definition of mechanical and rotating equipment and facilities utilised within oil and gas production facilities for new plant and brownfield plant modifications and upgrades within the Gabon operations and play a key role in review of design deliverables and documentation from external design contractors and vendors during FEED and Detailed Design Activities

Objectives

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will carry out the following tasks:
• Preparation of scopes of work, reports, studies and make judgement on mechanical, vessels, piping and rotating equipment engineering issues for Projects and Operations.
• Review, comment and approve on mechanical, piping, vessels and rotating equipment related issues for design documentation received from design contractors and vendors during FEED and Detailed Design activities.
• Vendor and engineering contractor liaison and management.
• Preparation of installation and commissioning deliverables and assist in construction and commissioning activities (as required).
• Evaluation of technical bids.
• Ensure technical integrity of static equipment design.
• Develops standards, procedures and monitors mechanical and piping and HSE codes and code compliance within Projects.
• Optimisation of existing mechanical and rotating equipment and plant performance
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to other less experienced Mechanical and Project Engineers in team.
• Coordination and attendance at vendor FATs as required.
Studies Academic degree in Mechanical Engineering, with associated professional qualifications and relevant industry experience. Mechanical and / or operational work experience..
Others West Africa experience is advantageous

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required

 „X 10+ years of relevant experience working in the mining, petrochemical or oil and gas industry.
„X Knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry standards and specifications
„X Upstream onshore oil and gas project and design experience
„X Exposure to vessel design.
„X Experience in vessel electrical power generation, distribution and user systems
„X Experience in Feasibility, Conceptual, FEED and Detailed Design activities
„X Experience in preparation of mechanical design documents, specifications and datasheets..
„X Experience in QA/QC requirements for piping, vessels and rotating equipment.
„X Experience with engineering contractors
„X Self-motivated, results oriented with conceptual and flexible mindset.
„X Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Additional Attributes
„X Ability to work well in a team
„X Good communication skills in English – both written and verbal
„X Willingness and ability to work in a multi-national environment

It would be advantageous to have the following additional experience and skills
5+ years in discipline level design engineering
3+ years working with an oil and gas operator
Communication skills in French - both written and verbal
Brownfields engineering modifications experience.
Experience in gas compression and centrifugal and positive displacement oil and water pumps
Experience with gas- and diesel-fired engines and turbine
Hands-on experience with operations and maintenance of mechanical and rotating equipment.