(1929) Head, Mechanical Engineering posted by All jobs by Applus Velosi
Provide guidance and support to conduct Safety and Design Reviews in coordination with Manager Facilities I Engineering Manager, other Head Discipline Engineers and the Loss Prevention Engineers. Supervise team members and support the development ofQatari Nationals by ensuring that they receive proper job training and development. Decision Making Authority Planning, execution and decisions for the Mechanical Engineering design activities on time and within budget, and as per agreed project requirements and specifications. Responsible for complex technical solutions during the execution of the project. Operate within the framework of established company policies and departmental procedures, guided by engineering codes, standard practices and procedures. Work accomplishments are not subject to third-party checks. The work is occasionally overviewed by the Engineering Manager. Context / Special Features /Challenges Exposed, for extended periods of time, to assignment overseas. Exposed to different cultures, backgrounds and environments. Need to attend to and resolve conflicts, challenges and problems related to a large multi-cultural and multi-discipline technical workforce. Exposed to offshore work environments during construction, installation, hook-up, commissioning, start-up and handover. Activities executed with the highest required level of confidentiality. Qualifications /Knowledge / Skills / Experience Minimum Qualification 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. Fully familiar with Mechanical Engineering discipline software and design review. Familiar with all types of FEED and EPIC deliverables, equipment, design and construction progress reviews. Proven ability to manage Mechanical Engineering team in a major project environment. Fundamental knowledge to level of “proficient" or preferably level of “mastery” in Mechanical Engineering with added strength in the other disciplines to level of “developed”. Strong technical, planning, communication, reporting and leadership skills.