Job Description Principal Accountabilitie Be responsible for and provide direction to the technical services in the Mechanical Engineering elements of the project scope, with special attention to the Design Basis, FEED and EPIC scope preparation and execution, design/ safety/operations reviews, procurement of equipment & materials, factory acceptance test, vendor selection, and timely resolution of technical and engineering issues, in coordination with Manager Facilities (Phase 1 / 2) / Engineering Manager, other Head Discipline Engineers and relevant Company stakeholders; Be the projects technical expert in the Mechanical Engineering discipline and be the final technical approval authority for deviations and derogations against project specification and Mechanical Engineering technical standards; Lead the Mechanical Engineering team in developing design scope and ensure that all related deliverables are in compliance with the applicable codes, standards, Project and Corporate requirements and procedures; Coordinate and align the Mechanical Engineering interfaces between the project phases and direct the Contractors design efforts accordingly taking into account safety, start-up, cost and constructability impacts; Establish professional work relationships with FEED and EPIC Contractor, represents companys interest and direct Contractors with any technical queries and interpretation of scope, specifications and standards; Maintain an overview of the project Mechanical Engineering capability and highlight to Engineering Manager any critical resourcing issues. Job Requirements Minimum Qualification B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University, higher degree would be advantageous; Membership of a recognised professional engineering association (or institution) is preferable. Experience/Knowledge/Skills A minimum of 15 years experience in Mechanical Engineering design in Oil & Gas Industry with an Oil & Gas Company or Consultant/Contractor, of which at least 10 years should have been in offshore Oil & Gas processing projects; Of the 15 years experience, a minimum of 8 years should have been as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in a major project and a minimum of 5 years as Lead Mechanical Engineer in design of major projects in a reputable engineering consultant, EPIC Contractors or O&G Company; Fully familiar with Shell DEPs and other international design codes and standards. Salary and Benefits Head - Mechanical Engineering Contract Duration: Contract Hire / 1 year (Extendable) Location: Qatar Start Date: ASAP