Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers Engineer

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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