Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer (Material Handling) [SGP]

Hanwha Ocean EPU; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Ocean EPU seeks a Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer (Material Handling) to provide technical leadership across offshore/onshore projects. You will develop handling philosophies, review model progress, and serve as primary technical interface with clients and suppliers to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

The role requires extensive material handling knowledge, project leadership, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Material Handling Engineering within a leading FPSO contractor or Offshore/Onshore EPC contractor.
• Experience in FPSO EPCI projects from engineering through sail-away, commissioning, or final delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of Material Handling, Mechanical Equipment, or Package Engineering practices, principles, industry codes, and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and manage interfaces with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and issue project material handling philosophies, specifications, datasheets, requisition documents, checklists and reporting templates in accordance with project requirements, client standards and industry best practices.
• Lead or support 30%, 60% and 90% model reviews and ensure material handling requirements are incorporated into the overall facility design.
• Provide MTOs for Material Handling Equipment and review material handling engineering deliverables prepared by engineering subcontractors and equipment suppliers.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders on all material handling matters.
• Review vendor proposals, attend clarification meetings, prepare technical bid clarifications and Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) reports, and review and approve vendor data and deliverables.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, progress tracking and package execution activities to support project delivery.
• Lead or support discipline engineering activities, including technical reviews, coordination, resource planning and guidance to engineers and designers where applicable.
• Assist in resolving and troubleshooting technical issues throughout project execution, including fabrication, installation, commissioning and operations phases.
• Respond to technical queries from clients, contractors, suppliers, classification societies and internal departments, and prepare formal responses to comments on specifications, drawings and related documents where applicable.
• Coordinate with fabrication, installation, commissioning and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure all engineering documentation is complete and compliant with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and quality management systems.
• Prepare progress reports and provide technical support during vendor engagements, including manufacturing facility visits, to assess manufacturing limitations, testing requirements and lead times.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Singapore, SG, 138538

Requisition ID: 1748

Introduction

At Hanwha Ocean EPU, we empower our people to engineer the future of sustainable energy through meaningful work on cutting-edge offshore, onshore, and global infrastructure projects that create lasting impact for industries and communities worldwide. As we evolve into a comprehensive EPCI(O) solutions provider, our expanding portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, floating production units, renewables, onshore power generation, and future centric infrastructure projects. Our globally connected teams collaborate across regions and disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver world-class end-to-end solutions. Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry. #OneEPU

“Build, what matters. Grow, without limits. Power, the future with Hanwha Ocean EPU.”

Position Overview

The Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer (Material Handling) in the Topsides Mechanical Equipment Discipline is responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance, and leadership in the field of material handling for complex engineering projects. This role involves developing innovative engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable industry codes and standards, and supporting successful project execution from initial design through final implementation. Depending on experience and appointment level, the role may also involve leading discipline activities, coordinating engineering resources, overseeing engineering contractors, and serving as the primary technical interface with clients and stakeholders. The Senior / Lead Engineer plays a key role throughout project execution, from initial design to final implementation and acts as a technical interface with client and stakeholders.

Key Responsibility

• Develop, review and issue project material handling philosophies, specifications, datasheets, requisition documents, checklists and reporting templates in accordance with project requirements, client standards and industry best practices.
• Lead or support 30%, 60% and 90% model reviews and ensure material handling requirements are incorporated into the overall facility design.
• Provide MTOs for Material Handling Equipment and review material handling engineering deliverables prepared by engineering subcontractors and equipment suppliers.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders on all material handling matters.
• Review vendor proposals, attend clarification meetings, prepare technical bid clarifications and Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) reports, and review and approve vendor data and deliverables.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, progress tracking and package execution activities to support project delivery.
• Lead or support discipline engineering activities, including technical reviews, coordination, resource planning and guidance to engineers and designers where applicable.
• Assist in resolving and troubleshooting technical issues throughout project execution, including fabrication, installation, commissioning and operations phases.
• Respond to technical queries from clients, contractors, suppliers, classification societies and internal departments, and prepare formal responses to comments on specifications, drawings and related documents where applicable.
• Coordinate with fabrication, installation, commissioning and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure all engineering documentation is complete and compliant with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and quality management systems.
• Prepare progress reports and provide technical support during vendor engagements, including manufacturing facility visits, to assess manufacturing limitations, testing requirements and lead times.

Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry. Candidates with significant discipline leadership and project execution experience may be considered for Lead Engineer appointment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Material Handling Engineering within a leading FPSO contractor or Offshore/Onshore EPC contractor.
• Experience in FPSO EPCI projects from engineering through sail-away, commissioning, or final delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of Material Handling, Mechanical Equipment, or Package Engineering practices, principles, industry codes, and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and manage interfaces with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future. Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affiant Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.