Principal Mechanical Engineer

Petrofac Training Services; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer 3, contracted for 6 months in Aberdeen. The role requires substantial mechanical engineering support, vendor liaison, and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess an understanding of the EU directives and be able to conduct site surveys. Applicants with prior experience in the oil and gas sector will be preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enhance their engineering skills in a renowned environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within the oil and gas sector.
• Ability to manage and coordinate mechanical resources effectively.
• Experience in conducting site surveys and vendor visits.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Procurement, QA/QC Inspection, and Doc Control.
• Participation in Hazop and design reviews.
• Development of technical specifications and equipment data sheets.

Skills

Mechanical engineering support

Understanding of EU directives

Compliance with HSE and quality policies

Technical expertise in design reviews

Vendor liaison and documentation review

Job description

Petrofac is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 3 - Contractor for 6 months based in Aberdeen, UK.

The role is outside IR35 and we invite Limited Companies to engage.

The scope of services will be reviewed should there be a significant change to client support requirements.

Scope of Services

Services to be supported during the duration of the contract are detailed below. A requirement to undertake additional services shall be mutually agreed by way of contract amendment:

• Liaison with Procurement, QA/QC Inspection, Doc Control in delivery of the above
• Have an understanding and apply the EU directives
• Participation in Hazop, Hazid and design reviews to ensure the mechanical engineering support provided satisfies the appropriate Asset Safety Case and that the Prevention of Fire and Explosion, Emergency Response (PFEER)
• Development of the plans, CTR's and schedules for the individual work scopes
• Compliance with company engineering procedures, industry codes and standards
• Ensure that all mechanical work complies with project and Petrofac HSE and quality policies & procedures
• Provide mechanical engineering technical support to, and implement instructions from the Project Manager
• Provide Engineering Input to Estimates for project work scopes
• Package management for static & rotating equipment
• Development of Technical Specifications
• Technical evaluation of vendor proposals
• Post order vendor liaison, vendor document review, visits and acceptance testing
• Provide technical expertise during the development of cost‑effective solutions, ensuring all design changes are captured in the change control process
• Provide preparation and checking of mechanical documents and IDCs where necessary
• Provide technical expertise during the development, initiation, FEED, detail, implementation and execution phases
• Respond and assist in mechanical technical queries to ensure resolution to the satisfaction of the Technical Authority
• To be able to conduct site surveys and vendor visits
• Liaise with the discipline engineering teams, clients & vendors as required
• Attend project & vendor kick‑off meetings
• Provide input to progress and planning meetings
• Ensure that all mechanical engineering work is carried out in accordance with client priorities and schedules
• Review of job progress and cost reports regarding mechanical engineering activities
• Approve the below listed deliverables
• Ensure that the technical quality of the work produced by the discipline assigned team members is of the required standard
• Plan and coordinate mechanical resources

Key Deliverables

• Equipment Specifications & Data Sheets
• Requisition/SDRL/Bill of Materials
• Preparation & Issue of Survey Reports
• Spares & Equipment Lists / Schedules
• Vendor & Package Statement of Requirements