Lead Mechanical Rotating Equipment Engineer

Job Description MAJOR FUNCTIONSMonitor, review, and approve (as required) EPC contractor relevant engineering/design activities. Ensure all deliverables related to mechanical engineering align with the project's and company's design intent, specifications, and good engineering practices, completed within schedule.Develop mechanical equipment selection concepts, studies, reports, and basic engineering deliverables for new projects, including field support and commissioning assistance.Primary Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEnsure the company's engineering quality standards are met for the discipline on assigned projects.Oversee the development of mechanical equipment selection and design concepts, ensuring proper application and execution.Assist contractor teams in producing engineering/construction documents that meet project requirements within schedule and budget.Verify the quality of contractor work regarding specifications, reports, code application, submittals, equipment selection, and drawings.Review material requisitions for compliance with project requirements and specifications.Conduct technical bid evaluations to ensure vendor compliance with requisitions.Resolve conflicting design requirements by providing suitable solutions.Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for mechanical and rotating equipment design, operation, and maintenance issues, consulting internal and external experts as needed.Respond to contractor technical queries and concession requests.Address contractor variation requests with technical responses.Promote standardization and uniformity in design and engineering across all project phases, updating company specifications based on lessons learned.Manage work plans and deliverables across multiple projects within budgeted hours.Lead, supervise, and mentor the company's machinery staff.Develop mechanical equipment design concepts and basic engineering deliverables such as equipment selection reports and datasheets for new projects.Audit installations during construction, witness factory and site acceptance tests, pre-commissioning, and commissioning to ensure compliance with specifications.Reporting and Working Relationships Report to the Engineering Manager on project activities and critical issues.Report to project directors on any critical issues affecting costs or schedules.Maintain excellent working relationships with all company staff.Continuous Improvement of Position Pursue ongoing professional development, ideally through relevant certifications.Minimum Educational, Technical Qualifications/Certifications Required At least 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; individuals with extensive relevant experience but lacking formal qualifications may also be considered.Experience as a Rotating Equipment Engineer with a tier 1/major EPC contractor or vendor in developing EPC deliverables.Experience working with an oil/gas operating company.Strong knowledge of industrial context, contract practices, and oil & gas operations.Leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and effective communication.Fluency in English, both verbal and written. #J-18808-Ljbffr