Posted 58 months ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Almaty) - Expression of Interest
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Provides technical expertise and review in mechanical engineering for oil and gas projects, supervising design and delivery of mechanical equipment such as pressure vessels, tanks, and heat transfer equipment.
About this role
Overview / Responsibilities
Wood (trading locally as JSC WOOD KSS) is currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise, and technical review capabilities in the area mechanical engineering which includes static and Packaged equipments for oil and gas projects and operations
- Supervise and deliver mechanical discipline development engineering and detail design services in a team environment primarily within the WoodKSS
- Accountable for delivering Mechanical work scopes in accordance with the agreed work plans and schedules
- To co-ordinate required Engineering deliverables; Liaise with other disciplines
- Responsible for design and engineering services relating to mechanical equipment such as pressure vessels, atmospheric storage tanks, fired and unfired heat transfer equipment, utility equipment, packaged units, material handling, and solids processing systems. May also include but not limited to design, specification, selection and services of mechanical systems for buildings such as gases, fluids, and heating, ventilating, air conditioning and vertical transportation
- Assist in the preparation of CTR's and man-hour estimates via the company Management System
- Prepare technical deliverables in a competent and professional manner in accordance with company procedures
- Ensure work is completed on Schedule and within budget
- Ensure project deliverables are generated via the company Management system
- Review and check the work of the junior engineers working in the project
- Liaise with other disciplines on design, construction, fabrication and commissioning issues
- Provide engineering and technical direction for design personnel
- Be familiar with the company HSE Operating System and Policy
- Review and comment on vendor information and assist with inspection and testing
- Carry out single and inter-discipline checks and reviews
- Attend meetings as and when required
- Carry out onshore survey and answer site queries
- Assist procurement and project engineering personnel in the procurement of equipment and materials
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering degree
Minimum of 10 years diversified experience in oil and gas engineering and project delivery
Fully conversant with local regulatory environment, and national industry standards and specifications
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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