Senior Mechanical Engineer Full Time

About the job
Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to be based in Dubai.

Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) whilst opportunities are being fully determined.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the candidate will assume sole responsibility for assigned mechanical engineering work scopes
To carry out mechanical discipline work within a project team, supporting the project team for field development of oil & gas production facilities
To plan, budget, organize, and control a segment of the mechanical engineering deliverables for the project
To prepare Mechanical deliverables for a project FEED in the oil and gas industry, and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
To provide direction and guidance on all mechanical engineering technical queries raised by either internal or external parties
To liaise with the Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
To promote safe behaviour at all times
To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
To co-ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
To assist in the coordination of all activities related to mechanical engineering design
To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
Ideally having experience of rotating, power generation, static equipment, and mechanical package engineering for Oil & Gas projects
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering design and analysis
Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards
Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for Mechanical engineering design
Experience of the application of HAZOP, HAZID and SIL Rating to Mechanical Design
Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies

Skills / Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
Minimum of 6 years proven capability in an engineering design company
Operational support / construction and commissioning experience
Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
Experience of sour service operations would be an advantage

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.