Senior Mechanical Engineer Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage the installation of mechanical plant, including turbines, compressors, pumps, piping, tanks, and valves.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work with the project team to ensure that all works undertaken during the project are executed in accordance with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations and internal Technical Standards & Guidelines.
2. Manage main Mechanical Contracts and other Mechanical Contracts/work scopes as assigned by the Project Manager or Site Manager.
3. Liaise with the Engineering & Major Projects Specialist Team to successfully deliver projects in line with defined protocols and procedures.
4. Manage Site teams (as required) and liaise with Station Mechanical teams.
5. Support the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for the Mechanical aspects of the units, in conjunction with the appropriate Competent Person/Asset Management Specialist.
6. Management of quality in accordance with responsibilities listed in the Project Quality Plan.
7. Day-to-day supervision and point of contact with contractors and their works. Review of key ITP protocol sheets.
8. Where required, work with and support the station Management and Maintenance Teams during the course of the project.
9. Undertake regular safety, environment, and quality audits during the construction and commissioning phases.
10. Reporting on progress against schedule and attendance at various project meetings as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager and/or the Site Manager.
11. Work with the Project Manager to control costs for assigned contracts.
12. Management of special tooling requirements with the principal Contractor.
13. Development of technical specifications for work scopes on Mechanical plant and equipment and involvement in various stages of tendering and procurement process.
14. Use of plant modification process for all Mechanical plant modifications. Ensure all Mechanical procedures and drawings are updated.
15. Use of the clients Contractor Management (CM) process to manage assigned contracts including use of CM tools to track contract progress and holding of Kick-Off, Progress, Close-Out meetings, etc.
16. Attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), workshop visits, if required.
17. Creation of Mechanical Close-Out Report.
18. Review of commissioning procedures and ensure implementation.
Requirements
* Minimum experience of 7 years (Post Qualification) for Senior Mechanical Engineers in power generation industry.
* Experience working on construction projects, particularly in the power generating industry.
* Site experience on installation of mechanical plant, including turbines, compressors, pumps, piping, tanks, valves, etc.
* Well-versed with Health, Safety, and Environment Standards and procedures.
* Demonstrate an ability to work in a challenging environment driven by project deadlines.
* Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
* Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility which is important in all aspects of the role.
* Strong report writing capability.
* Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office and project document management systems software.
* Physically capable of carrying out duties of a site role. Mobilizing around a construction site and carrying out required duties.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience of working with utilities.
* Third-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Engineer level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Chartered Engineer Status.