Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer
 
Contract period: 01.08.2025 - 31.12.2027
Location: Stavanger

Main Tasks:

• Lead and coordinate all offshore mechanical engineering activities during Pre-EPC, EPC, and EPCIC phases.
• Define mechanical design philosophy, execution strategy, and discipline scope of work.
• Ensure mechanical equipment and systems (pressure vessels, rotating/static equipment, cranes, lifting devices etc) comply with offshore standards and project requirements.
• Develop specifications, data sheets, mechanical requisitions, and interface documents for offshore equipment and systems.
• Interface with construction, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration and readiness for offshore execution.
• Review and approve vendor documentation and ensure follow-up on FATs, inspections, preservation, and certification.
• Participate in risk assessments, HAZOP, HAZID, design reviews, model reviews, and constructability sessions.
• Ensure mechanical design and installation are optimised for offshore safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability.
• Manage technical deviations, change control (MOC), and technical queries.
• Lead and mentor mechanical discipline engineers and ensure quality deliverables across all project milestones.
• Offshore mechanical design documentation: specifications, data sheets, layout drawings, 3D model input, and discipline design basis.
• Technical requisitions and bid evaluations for offshore mechanical equipment.
• Vendor document reviews and discipline approval of offshore equipment and packages.
• Mechanical interface and tie-in coordination with other offshore systems.
• Installation support documentation, lifting and handling studies, and preservation plans.
• Commissioning readiness input and final mechanical system handover documentation.
• Discipline progress and risk reporting for Pre-EPC, EPC, and EPCIC stages.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Extensive relevant work experience can compensate for lack of formal education.
• 5+ years of experience as package engineer within energy or oil & gas projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years in offshore oil & gas or offshore energy projects.
• Proven experience through Pre-EPC, EPC, and EPCIC phases, including offshore installation and commissioning.
• Deep knowledge of offshore regulations and design standards (e.g., NORSOK, DNV, ASME, API, ISO).
• Experience with rotating/static equipment, pressure systems, and offshore lifting systems.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling tools (E3D, PDMS), analysis software (e.g., Caesar II), and document systems (e.g., IFS, Share Point) is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills in cross-discipline and multicultural project teams. Offshore survival and safety training certifications preferred.
• MS Office.
• IFS/PIMS or similar.

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