Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers Engineer
Company: NEXTCHEM, a leading sustainable technology solutions provider, is seeking an innovative engineer to join the NX Engineering District of Catania.
Overview
As a key member of the team, you will drive the development, optimization, and supply of static equipment for advanced petrochemical and oleochemical processes, contributing to the energy transition.
Mission
- Lead responsibilities for static equipment projects, ensuring technical compliance, budget adherence, and schedule execution.
- Manage the end‑to‑end supply chain from quotation to delivery for static vessel and heat exchanger equipment, coordinating with procurement and inspection.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Prepare project execution strategy and schedule in coordination with Project Manager and Engineering Head.
- Develop mechanical data, 2D drawings, and material requisitions for reactors, columns, vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers.
- Execute vendor evaluations, assist procurement in bid tabulation, and shortlist vendors.
- Maintain and update static equipment discipline procedures, guidelines, and standards.
- Engage client representatives and vendors on technical topics impacting cost and schedule.
- Support inspection and construction departments as required.
- Provide feedback on issues and improvement of standard methods to enhance department effectiveness.
- Deliver technical training and share expertise across the group.
- Keep abreast of discipline‑specific technical improvements.
Competences
- Experience with static equipment for petrochemical or oleochemical applications (vessels, heat exchangers, air coolers, filters, columns, reactors, storage).
- Review and customize client specifications, prepare equipment supply and design specifications, and create purchase requisitions.
- Prepare mechanical data sheets using 2D CAD, design software, and perform technical bid evaluations.
- Review vendor engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents; interface with other disciplines and departments.
- Knowledge of API, ASME, ANSI, PED Directive, TEMA, EN, and other process industry codes and standards.
- Deliver accurate project deliverables and maintain project schedules and man‑hour budgets.
Skills & Requirements
- Mechanical Engineering degree.
- +2/3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Fluent English speaking and writing.
- Willingness to travel for work.
- Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Oil and Gas, Engineering Services.
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