BN Principal Mechanical Static Engineer at Shell Petroleum Development Company

The position reports to the Bonga North Topsides Delivery Lead and will provide Mechanical Static discipline support to the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation/brownfield modification of all facilities; total additional topsides weight to be installed is ~1,500 metric tonnes (MT). Topside Upgrade involves installation of one new water injection turbine driven pump and an upgrade of one of the existing Bonga Main Injection pumps, addition of four new electric motor driven methanol injection pumps, addition of two corrosion inhibitor pumps, several tie-ins to existing systems, construction, installation, and integration of a new Subsea Control Building.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive the implementation of mechanical static requirements in the design, fabrication, testing, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of assigned project. Ensure the final products delivered meet the applicable code requirements as well as the project scope of work and specifications.
• Lead the mechanical static activities during detail design, fabrication, testing, installation, and support the commissioning in accordance with Company policies and standards.
• Address mechanical static related technical queries and clarification questions from vendors and contractors during the detailed design activity.
• Set up and manage appropriate systems required to assure integrity of the assigned project scope and support offshore installation/construction in line with design.
• Ensure that all deliverables as defined in the Project Controls and Assurance Plan (PCAP) are completed and assured.
• Drive the mechanical static equipment sizing, selection, and work packs development for the project including strategy for early tie-ins, equipment layout, piping general arrangement and fit for purpose HVAC system design for Switchgear & Subsea Control Building (SSCB).
• Participate in all project reviews providing mechanical static discipline inputs.
• Drive the identification, maturation and deployment of value adding mechanical static related initiatives and technologies to optimize assigned project scope.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of fit for purpose quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) including materials management procedure for the Project. Provide mechanical static discipline support in multiple worksites for fabrication works including SSCB contractor.
• Drive the identification and lateral application of Mechanical static related learnings from other projects.
• Provide mentorship and coaching for less experienced staff.
• Contribute to the management of change process to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities. 
• Liaise with the broader mechanical engineering organization within Shell both locally and globally to ensure static packages leverage on latest technologies to deliver the project.
• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of HSSE, diversity, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years in upstream E&P projects, with 8+ years focused on mechanical static equipment in deepwater environments.
• COREN registered or eligible; IMechE registration preferred or in progress.
• Strong expertise in design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of topside, subsea, and pipeline systems.
• Proven ability to enforce global standards and optimize system designs for cost and performance.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and within global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated track record in continuous improvement and change leadership.
• Committed to HSE excellence and delivering project milestones under pressure.