Mechanical Engineer

Permanent.

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support for the design and development of a wide variety of Chemical, Petrochemical and Oil & Gas applications.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for the following:

Provide the technical team with reliable technical and mechanical engineering support.
Develop mechanical specifications for various plant equipment including Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps and compressors and allied equipment.
Develop and select pipe specifications for various applications.
Interact within a multi-disciplined design teams and offer technical input and support from a Mechanical Discipline aspect to those teams.
Development of procurement documentation such as request for quotation summary, specifications, datasheets and supplier deliverable requirement lists (SDRLs). Vendor liaison and Technical Bid Evaluation
Managing and verifying subcontractor design and equipment deliverables.
Liaising with the client to establish and clarify their requirements and ensure that these are fulfilled.
Maintaining quality of project deliverables, while ensuring project is delivered on time and within budget.
Adding innovative thinking at design review stages along with the production of documentation to aid design, tender and procurement for mechanical equipment.
Site based surveys, as-built exercises, and constructability reviews. Support for FAT’s and SAT’s to support our clients
Commitment to and promotion of OSL’s values and ensuring the realisation of company and project health, safety, environmental, quality and ethics, systems, policies and procedures.

Education Required

BEng/BSc. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
IEng or CEng. Or working towards

Skills and Experience

A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineering in a relevant industry.
Ability to drive a project to completion is essential to ensure on time, within budget project delivery to meet customer expectations.
A good understanding of the industry standards and norms, including a working knowledge of API, ASME, ISO and EN standards.
Knowledge of the design and specification/purchase both static and rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers and so forth.
Knowledge of other disciplines allowing you to effectively communicate in a multi-discipline environment.
Experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering work.
Experienced in providing site support for fabrication or installation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The following will be advantageous:
Knowledge of stress analysis and simulation software packages typically Caesar II and PV Elite.
Offshore experience and certificates (e.g. BOSIET, MIST etc).
Experience in the fabrication and installation of mechanical equipment and / or piping.
Experienced in use of design and assessment methods used within discipline.
Experienced in 3D design and modelling methods used within discipline.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship so interested candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.