• To act as a focal point/technical authority for mechanical engineering questions throughout all phases of engineering design, construction and offshore installation, commissioning and operation
• To provide mechanical engineering input to other disciplines to assure that design outputs are consistent.
• To act as Company authority for the review of Design Bases, design drawings, specifications, etc.  
• To act as required as the Company representative (Mechanical) to ensure that design work by contractors meets Company standards and relevant industry codes
• To monitor the performance of design contractors and suggest remedial actions related to mechanical design.
• To assist Company resident and/or project engineers with the mechanical engineering aspects of Facilities design.
• To assist construction and commissioning teams with field questions encountered during installation
• To initiate and coordinate tasks needed for project execution including permitting or government reviews, material specification, installation procedures, testing, etc.
• To participate in HAZOP's and other key design reviews.
• To assist in the development Nigerian mechanical engineers

• Zero LTIs
• On time delivery of work-scope
• Maintain up to date facilities mechanical installations database

• Minimum twenty (20) years relevant experience with an oil industry design and fabrication contractor
• Must have worked in as a mechanical engineer/senior mechanical engineer for an Operator and have been involved in both onshore and offshore projects
• Must be used to working in a multi-discipline environment
• Must have worked in an expatriate situation for at least five (5) years

• Good understanding of project management controls and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of consistency and  accuracy.
• Solid working knowledge of oil and gas industry mechanical engineering codes and standards.
• Have thorough knowledge of the design of onshore and offshore oil production facilities
• Have the ability to utilise common process and mechanical design software for systems design and analysis
• To provide input to Front End/Conceptual Engineering studies with respect to mechanical design aspects
• To establish and maintain a facilities mechanical installations database
• Provide input to Integrity Management and Planned Maintenance planning
• Sound understanding of HSES management systems and the application thereof, particularly with respect to design integrity and safety.
• Ability to manage interfaces both internally and externally with contractors
• Apt reporting skills with the ability to write well structured and easily understood reports
• Able to prepare and deliver effectively presentations for information dissemination both internally to management and externally to 3rd parties
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal with a broad spectrum of cultural and organisational styles
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Project, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint)

• Good communication and team building skills - well able to lead and gain respect both internally and externally 3rd parties.
• Ability to improvise/prioritise with little notice without losing attention to detail.
• Proven track record of managing in multicultural situations.

• Self starter, results-driven and focussed on timely,  accurate and high quality delivery
• Able to hold own ground when challenged but can present a balanced view in putting arguments forward.

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