Lead Mechanical Engineer

1. Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (rotating and static equipment), Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas Field Development, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the design, development, and commissioning of oil and gas facilities.

• At least 10 years of project experience in the oil and gas industry.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project scheduling and cost estimation.

• Experience in conducting risk assessments and studies such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL, QRA, etc.

• Knowledge of project phases from concept selection to commissioning.

• Knowledge of core project design documents for technological processes, such as Datasheets, P&ID, PFD, BFD, and others impacting design decisions.

• Knowledge of national norms and international standards ASME/ANSI, API, ASTM.

• In-depth knowledge of static equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers and distillation columns.

• Experience with rotating and packaged equipment for oil & gas, power, or process plant projects.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge and ability to execute design, construction, and commissioning contracts, including EPC, PCC, EPCM, FEED, DD.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work in multicultural teams.

2. The Lead Mechanical Engineer must:

• Act as the client-side technical authority for equipment selection during the project stages of Concept Selection, Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC.”
• Coordinate and work closely with the design institute, reviewing deliverables, providing technical comments, and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Review, comment on, and approve mechanical datasheets, specifications, calculations, and drawings for static and rotating equipment.
• Ensure mechanical design complies with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements (ASME, API, ISO, GOST, etc.).
• Review and evaluate vendor technical documentation, including bids, datasheets, drawings, and technical queries.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and provide recommendations for equipment selection.
• Ensure appropriate material selection, with solid understanding of material properties, corrosion mechanisms, and service suitability.
• Interface with process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and project teams to resolve mechanical-related issues.
• Participate in design reviews, and constructability reviews, providing mechanical input.
• Monitor and support mechanical engineering activities during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Review and respond to technical deviations, concessions, and change requests.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of mechanical design across different project phases and contractors.
• Provide technical support during FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities, as required.
• Support equipment procurement activities by preparing and defending technical solutions and budget justifications, including tender materials and presentations, at internal tender committee meetings.
• Act as Contract Holder for equipment supply contracts, including contract preparation, coordination with internal stakeholders, and oversight through execution and close-out.
• Provide all necessary support to the operations department within your discipline to maintain equipment reliability.