HEAD Of MECHANICAL ROTATING ENGINEERING

About This Role

HEAD, MECHANICAL ROTATING ENGINEERING Qualification

• B.Sc. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university; an advanced degree is advantageous.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is preferable.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in rotating engineering design within the Oil & Gas industry, with an operator or contractor/consultant. At least 10 of these years must be in offshore Oil & Gas processing projects.
• Of the 15 years, at least 8 years must have been spent as a Senior Rotating Engineer on major projects, and at least 7 years as a Lead Discipline Engineer in reputable engineering consultancies, EPIC contractors, or Oil & Gas companies.
• Fully familiar with international design codes, standards, and relevant engineering practices.
• Fully familiar with mechanical engineering software and design review processes.
• Knowledgeable in EPIC deliverables, equipment specifications, and construction progress reviews.
• Proven ability to manage a discipline engineering team within major project environments.
• Strong technical base at a “proficient” or “mastery” level, with additional capability across other engineering disciplines.
• Strong technical, planning, communication, reporting, and leadership skills.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rotating equipment engineering input into the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of offshore facilities, ensuring successful execution within schedule, budget, and agreed specifications.
• Accountable for the technical integrity of rotating equipment engineering and design activities, ensuring safe, cost-efficient, and timely deliverables.
• Provide leadership and direction for all rotating equipment engineering services including design basis development, EPIC scope preparation, design and safety reviews, equipment procurement, vendor assessments, and resolution of technical issues.
• Serve as the project’s technical expert (TA-2) for rotating equipment, with authority to approve certain technical deviations within delegated limits, escalating when needed.
• Provide technical justification and recommendations for deviations to the Engineering Manager, who holds final approval authority.
• Ensure all proposed deviations are investigated, maintain safety, improve operability and availability, and reduce cost without impacting delivery timelines.
• Ensure associated risks are ALARP and appropriately documented.
• Lead development of rotating equipment design scope and ensure all deliverables are compliant with codes, standards, project requirements, and corporate procedures.
• Coordinate all engineering reviews including design reviews, ENVID, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Bowties, ALARP, SAFOP, SIMOPS, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews.
• Manage discipline interfaces across all project phases and guide contractor design efforts with respect to safety, start-up, cost, and constructability impacts.
• Maintain professional working relationships with contractors and provide technical clarification and interpretation of scope, specifications, and standards.
• Monitor project rotating equipment resources and highlight critical needs to project management.
• Participate in assurance reviews and audits, ensuring findings are properly closed.
• Provide technical input for EPIC tender preparation, procurement activities, technical bid evaluations, and contractor technical queries.
• Evaluate rotating equipment technologies, field devices, and systems for project use, ensuring optimal techno?economic solutions.
• Endorse rotating design calculations, studies, philosophies, software models, drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Provide guidance during engineering stages and ensure QA/QC processes meet project expectations.
• Support and facilitate safety and design reviews in coordination with other discipline leads.
• Supervise team members and support development of national engineers through appropriate training and mentorship.