Senior Mechanical Static Equipment Engineer in Woking

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About the job: Kent is looking for a Senior Mechanical Static Equipment Engineer to support Mechanical activities in developing the Mechanical designs for FEED’s and EPC projects. The Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer is typically accountable to the Lead Engineer. The corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental/Group Manager. We are seeking high caliber people for this key Engineering role that have talent, enthusiasm, and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Capable of performing general duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
• May undertake discrete specialist studies / technology reviews under supervision.
• Liaises with other disciplines to achieve design consistency for project and departmental.
• Supports the Lead Engineer in planning, and identifying technical issues which could limit progress, impact project budgets. Interfacing with the client.
• Support training and mentoring of Graduate and Junior.
• Provide expertise for package equipment design throughout the organisation as required.
• Senior Static Equipment Engineer may work on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project with support from Lead/Principal Engineers.
• Works to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual and project requirements.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of management of change.
• Participates in factory acceptance tests, also supporting Engineers as required for Vendor issues.
• Participates in multi-discipline engineering design reviews and provides all necessary mechanical input and support to the close-out of actions.
• Review of ITB documents submitted as the proposal.
• Ensures compatibility and compliance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
• Provide knowledge for the design of Static Equipment including Pressure Vessels and storage tanks. Knowledge of Heat Exchangers would be a bonus.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Mechanical Group Manager.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Typically holds a degree in mechanical engineering or post-graduate mechanical engineering qualification. Chartered status is preferred.
• Significant related experience of working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry.
• Good experience in the design of Static Equipment including but not limited to Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks and if possible, Heat Exchangers.
• Knowledge of Relevant ASME8 Div 1 &2, EN 13445, API 620/650 and other relevant international codes in both FEED and EPC environments.
• Knowledge of industry software such as PVElite, TANK and if possible HTRI.
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-tasking/priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mind.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.