Mechanical Engineer (Upstream) at 21Search Limited

Overview

• Our client is seeking a Finance/Accounts Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, financial planning, and budgeting.
• This role involves maintaining compliance with financial regulations, ensuring efficient cash flow management, managing accounts payable/receivable, and contributing to the company’s financial strategy.
• The manager will also support business growth by providing financial insights and ensuring the financial health of projects.

Design and Engineering:

• Develop and review mechanical designs, calculations, and technical drawings for upstream oil and gas facilities (e.g., pipelines, compressors, rotating equipment).
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, codes, standards (API, ASME, ISO), and client requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, equipment selection, and material specifications.
• Perform stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue studies as needed for mechanical systems.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including process, civil, and electrical engineers, to deliver EPCM projects.
• Prepare mechanical scopes of work, project schedules, and budgets.
• Supervise mechanical equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide technical solutions during project execution.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Develop maintenance strategies for mechanical equipment, including rotating and static equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and compressors.
• Optimize mechanical system performance and reliability.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and regulations.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and ensure compliance with Nigerian regulations and international standards.
• Prepare and review technical reports, method statements, and as-built documentation.

Experiences and Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Professional engineering certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations or EPIC projects.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems in exploration and production facilities.
• Familiarity with equipment such as compressors, separators, pipelines, and rotating machinery.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or CAESAR II).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-discipline collaboration.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to project sites, offshore platforms, or fabrication yards as needed.
• Ability to work in challenging environments with tight deadlines.