Lead Mechanical Engineer

Wood; Sharjah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee complex engineering tasks and contribute to major Brownfield projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the GCC region and a proven track record in managing technical teams. This role offers the opportunity to drive engineering excellence and mentor junior staff while working on critical projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• Experience in both Pre-FEED and FEED stages required.
• Expertise in managing and supervising technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes and execute assigned scopes of work.
• Supervise and participate in the delivery of complex engineering tasks.
• Coordinate implementation of design engineering solutions and lead design reviews.

Skills

Technical Competence

Communication Skills

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
• Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
• Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
• Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
• Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
• Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
• Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions

Job Objective:

Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing technical expertise to the business
• Contributing to business growth
• May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist
• Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.
• Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.
• Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.
• May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.
• Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems
• In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.
• Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.
• In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Definition and approval of technical scopes

• Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
• Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects
• Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.

Executing assigned scopes of work.

• Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
• Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
• Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
• Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project
• Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow
• Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
• Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions
• Participate in incident investigations as required
• Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
• Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews

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