ASSISTANT / LEAD ENGINEER, MECHANICAL

PLANT GENERAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PLANT GENERAL SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead design and documentation for rotating and packaged equipment on oil & gas or offshore projects.

You will coordinate interfaces across mechanical systems, support procurement, review vendor drawings, and ensure compliance with client specifications and global codes. The role involves site surveys, FAT, commissioning, on-site support, and mentoring junior engineers, with potential overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering with focus on rotating and packaged equipment in oil & gas, petrochemical or offshore facilities.
• Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role on major projects.
• Strong experience across EPC phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of international codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO, NFPA).
• Strong experience with equipment sizing, selection, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and preparation of technical documents for rotating equipment and packaged equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors).
• Coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor clarifications.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and codes/standards.
• Ensure adherence to client specifications and relevant codes (API, ASME, ISO, NFPA).
• Participate in site surveys, FAT, and commissioning activities.
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning, including troubleshooting.
• Manage technical interfaces and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve engineering issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support tendering activities, including material take-off and cost estimation support.
• Undertake overseas or site assignments as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and preparation of technical documents, including specifications, data sheets, and enquiry documents for rotating equipment (e.g. pumps, compressors) and packaged equipment.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor clarifications.
• Review vendor drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable international codes and standards.
• Ensure adherence to client specifications, relevant codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO, NFPA).
• Participate in site surveys, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and commissioning activities.
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning, including troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues.
• Manage technical interfaces and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve engineering issues
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Support tendering activities, including material take-off (MTO) and cost estimation support.
• Undertake overseas or site assignments as required

Qualification & Experience Generally Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with strong focus on rotating and packaged equipment in oil & gas, petrochemical or offshore facilities.
• Proven experience in a lead or senior engineering role on major projects.
• Strong experience across EPC phases, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of international codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO, NFPA).
• Strong experience with equipment sizing, selection, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical abilities, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.