Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer

Join a leading-edge team dedicated to designing and engineering cutting-edge mechanical solutions that drive safety, reliability, and sustainability in the Oil & Gas industry.

As a Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer focused on rotating equipment within Brownfield projects, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-impact projects that align with strategic objectives while shaping the future of energy infrastructure.
 
In this role, you will lead the design, procurement, and manufacturing oversight of critical mechanical packages, ensuring all work complies with international codes and company standards. Your expertise will guide the optimization of engineering solutions, coordination with vendors and subcontractors, and seamless management of system interfaces, all while mentoring and leading junior engineers or taking on discipline lead responsibilities.
 
Required Skills:

• Proven expertise in mechanical engineering design with a focus on rotating equipment for Brownfield projects
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and calculation tools
• Proficient in system engineering principles, inspection, testing, commissioning, and monitoring processes
• Proven ability to select and apply appropriate engineering methods and procedures, ensuring compliance with international codes, company, and industry standards
• Experience coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, and third parties effectively
• Demonstrated skills in package engineering, including design, procurement, and manufacture of mechanical packages
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to deliver projects within agreed budgets and timeframes
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and potentially act as Discipline Lead

 
Skills:

• Familiarity with static equipment design (although the role prioritizes rotating equipment)
• Experience applying lessons learned and managing change impacts across complex project system boundaries
• Exposure to reliability, operability, and safety analysis within engineering projects

 
Preferred Education and Experience:
 

• Engineer Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience within the Oil & Gas industry, particularly in mechanical rotating equipment engineering on Brownfield sites

Other Requirements:
 

• Commitment of at least one year
• Willingness to collaborate and coordinate closely within multidisciplinary teams and third-party vendors
• Working up to 3 days in the office

Step into a role that challenges your expertise and grows your leadership skills while contributing to impactful projects in the Oil & Gas sector.

If you’re ready to engineer the future of mechanical systems on Brownfield sites, apply now and be part of a journey that values innovation, precision, and sustainability.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.