Senior Mechanical and Piping Engineer at Savannah Energy

Objective / Purpose of Job

• Oversee and perform advanced level professional mechanical/piping/pipeline engineering work from projects conceptualization, design, construction and commissioning, to supporting operations and maintenance on all Company facilities.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver on all engineering and capital projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the mechanical/piping/pipeline design process to deliver timely design solutions and support the other functions in the Organization.
• Review mechanical/piping/pipeline design deliverables from contractors to ensure correctness and completeness in line with industry best practice.
• Provide project management support to ensure contractors’ compliance with projects’ specifications, scope, quality requirements, time, and budget parameters.
• Provide relevant engineering input to Engineers in other discipline to ensure that design outputs are consistent.
• Active participation in relevant technical reviews (such as Design Reviews, HAZOP, 3D Model, Constructability, etc.), tests (FAT, SAT, etc.) and Inspections.
• Assist in the development and completion of mechanical/piping/pipeline check sheets and checklists for mechanical completions, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure preparation of detailed scope of work, purchase specifications, purchase requisition, technical assessment documents and evaluation of bidders’ submissions.
• Review and approve mechanical equipment vendors’ technical proposals, drawings, operating and maintenance manuals etc.
• Coordinate site survey visits (pre and post bid) to various facilities for review of project scopes and taking of measurements.
• Manage contractors and other resources required in order to keep pace with fluctuating workstreams and meeting tight schedules.
• Identify work to be contracted out and effectively manage the contracting process
• Obtain and maintain an overall understanding of the technological advancements and related technical issues and set professional and technical guidelines for all mechanical/piping/pipeline engineering tasks by researching professional publications, establishing / maintaining professional networks.
• Assist in field engineering and inspection of all engineering works related to static and rotating equipment, piping and pipeline installation projects.
• Provide adequate support in ensuring that the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) objectives of the organization are met throughout all phases of projects and operations.
• Respond to sensitive issues in the facilities as they arise, preparing professional reports which can be relied on for resolution of issues.

Job & Main Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Be a Chartered Engineer with a relevant professional body.
• Proficient in the use of software such as MS Office Packages, AutoCAD and modelling & analysis tools including PDMS and Caesar Software.
• Strong design consultancy experience in the oil/gas and construction industries.
• Demonstrate a high level of competence in static and rotating equipment selection and design, as well as in piping/pipeline design.
• Capable of working autonomously and leading a mechanical / piping / pipeline team.
• Strong project and construction management skills including fabrication and installation of equipment, piping, pipeline and facilities works and contract administration.
• A team player with excellent analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to juggle conflicting priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant national and international regulations, specifications, codes and standards.
• Be self-motivated, comfortable leading, and eager to take ownership of issues.
• Ability to distil problems, establish evidence-based facts, determine accurate conclusions, and make recommendations.