Lead Mechanical Engineer Job In Aberdeen

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Team Recruitment
  • Aberdeen, Other, United Kingdom
  • via Rigzone.com
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Job Description

Key role to ensure mechanical engineering deliverables and activities are prepared and executed. You will be accountable for executing discipline engineering activities to a high standard ensuring technical quality is maintained within the manhour budget and delivery schedule. You shall report directly to the Head of Piping & Mechanical.

You will be responsible for:

Key Fundamentals: People, Process and Systems

In line with our internal processes and "how to guides" you will:

  • Work in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Maintain required technical quality of work, ensuring adherence to engineering procedures
  • Maintain effective communication with project management and inter discipline teams.
  • Support development and competency of subordinates.
  • Hold the Delegate of Authority for Head of Piping & Mechanical
  • Act as Mechanical Technical Authority as required for client/contact
  • Undertake agreed training and development in order to provide a framework of knowledge and skills required to perform effectively in the team/department/business unit demonstrating ongoing competency required in role.
  • Participate in annual and regular performance appraisal with relevant supervisor and/or manager, identifying and agreeing objectives and targets in relation to personal development.

Lead Mechanical Engineer (day to day focus of team)

  • Execute Static, Rotating and Package Management Mechanical discipline engineering activities within budget and schedule, maintain technical integrity and act as a discipline focal point.
  • Responsible for the overall management of the assigned Mechanical team.
  • Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals as required.
  • Assess and continuously improve working practices, systems, personnel and team efficiency and performance.
  • Ensure that assigned work is completed within budget and schedule
  • Support the Head of Piping & Mechanical as required with corporate initiatives
  • Production, checking and/or approval of discipline deliverables and input to multidiscipline deliverables
  • Maintain project plan and provide progress updates for assigned scopes
  • Maintain project scope/schedule change(s) in accordance with project change control process in conjunction with Planning, Project Engineering & Project Control functions.
  • Package management and review of supplier / vendor documents
  • Ensure compliance to applicable/up to date standards, regulations, codes and procedures
  • Estimate/schedule preparation & approval and electronic submission
  • Represent Mechanical in Safety and Design reviews
  • Conduct and support the competency assessment of discipline personnel (where applicable).
  • Maintain regular contact and dialog with Head of Piping & Mechanical and Engineering Manager highlighting issues, concerns or areas for improvement.

 

Skills & Experience Required

  • Over 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry with UK bachelor's degree (or equiv.) in appropriate Eng. subject.
  • Experienced Engineer with sound technical background and expertise.
  • Experience in selection of applicable codes, practices, standards and statutory documentation.
  • Competent in the direction and organisation of discipline team within minor modification and project environments
  • Competent in the commercial, contractual, and administrative aspects of Engineering.
  • Competent in all aspects of discipline design (including multi-discipline) and use of Analytical methods including theoretic background
  • Competent in quality control and engineering procedures
  • Excellent attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline
  • Delivery focused and committed to achievement of project/company goals
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly motivated and self-reliant with excellent teamworking skills

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