Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for carrying out the discipline Engineering and Design Tasks including but not limited to calculations, analysis, developing documents/drawings and drafting that meet the project-specific requirements, deliverables including quality (design integrity), schedule, HSE and cost.
• Performs engineering computations, hand calculations and analyze equipment performance compliance with applicable Codes and Standards.
• Review and Prepare discipline and project required documents, drawings, datasheets, reports and philosophies.
• Vet the sub-contractor/vendor design works to ensure that design meets company's established standards, relevant industry codes and Client DEPs etc.
• Assist the department in the resolution of field problems and engineering issues/questions from conceptual engineering through detailed design to construction and commissioning.
• Support the Chain Supply/Procurement Department in discussion of technical details with the Vendor and assist/participate in vendor bid enquiry preparation, vendor bid analysis and vendor selection.
• Manage quality and consistency within the discipline across all areas through the use of related work procedures.
• Monitor the performance of design contractors and suggest remedial actions where and when required to improve schedule or quality performance.
• Participate in HAZOP's and other key design reviews.
• Participate in plant performance tests (when assigned).
• Participate and Organizes meetings with contractors, Stakeholders, and engineers relating to plan, design data, code interpretations, and the resolution of design problems affecting equipment life and personnel safety.
• Reviewing shop fabrication drawings and other documents for compliance with contract specification, code requirements, material specifications and design.
• Assist document controller in maintaining updated drawings and drawing register.
• Accept personal accountability to drive effective delivery and continuous improvement through effective influencing, appropriate challenge and support, overcoming resistance and resolving conflicts.
• Be an example to assure HSE in design and ensure that the residual risk in design is ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
• Ensure that the Engineering design meets all approved COMPANY and Client standards with no compromise on both HSE and Quality aspects.
• Proactively engage with Senior and Lead engineers regarding project expectations, project risks, value drivers and critical success factors. Maintain confidence and trust of Seniors.
• Collaborate, build relationships and manage interfaces between disciplines.
• Review and highlight major design decisions.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and monthly reports.
• Ensure that relevant learning and best practices from previous projects are duly considered and intelligently incorporated.
• Ensure that learning from current project are shared with other relevant future / ongoing projects.
  
  
  
• Support the development of New Technical Professionals and other younger team members.
  
  

Skills/Abilities
-Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and tools.
- Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and
analyzation software.
- Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be both creative and analytical.

REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a minimum of a University degree (B. Eng., B.Sc.) or Higher National Diploma
(HND) in Mechanical Engineering plus any other relevant professional qualifications or
certifications
- Possess a minimum of 10 years post-graduation working experience; out of which
minimum of 6 years must have been spent in engineering/construction/maintenance
and with experience in commissioning and 3 years must have been spent as senior
discipline engineer or project position in a reputable organization, preferably an Oil &
Gas company.
- Fluent in written and spoken English (essential)
- PC Literate in MS Windows, Excel, MS Office
- Preferably NSE/ COREN Registered- Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Salary: Total Gross Emolument = 26,273,863.63 (slightly negotiable)

How to apply: Interested candidates may send CVs to careers@worknigeria.com