Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a 1-year contract in Calgary.

The position is responsible for providing a Subject Matter Expertise level of support to all of the company's projects and existing operating assets on Piping, Pressure Vessels, and associated equipment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare and maintain technical specifications and standards related to Mechanical Equipment. 
• Support maintenance and administration of the corporate AML as applicable. 
• Interface with Project Managers, other design disciplines, and EPCM’s to execute assigned engineering work; 
• Provide direction and oversight to engineering activities performed by EPCM’s in respect to mechanical equipment. 
• Review technical documents such as: engineering drawings (including assembly drawings, isometrics, vessel drawings, pump/compressor drawings, seal drawings, etc.)  
• Approval of critical documents such as Bid Lists, Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, calculations, etc to support procurement. 
• Thoroughly understand the design, installation, and fabrication of mechanical equipment in industrial gas plants  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Junior Engineers as required. 
• Perform design review, design verification, and authentication for the design and engineering work done by others. 
• Perform shop/field walk-downs during construction/fabrication phases 
• Providing technical advice on design processes or construction methods 
• Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning 
• Ensure construction and field modifications meet the requirements of all applicable codes, standards, and regulations 

QUALIFICATIONS 

The successful candidate will be well-organized, energetic, and service-oriented with the following qualifications: 

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering.   
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Alberta. 
• 15+ years of engineering experience in delivering projects and/or providing operational support  
• Thorough understanding of standard engineering methods, technologies, and computerized design techniques 
• Have an in depth understanding of applicable regulatory requirements in North America. 
• Strong understanding of applicable piping and equipment regulations such as those from ABSA, CSA, AER, etc. 
• Extensive experience with ASME, API, MSS, NACE, and ASTM codes and standards   
• Experience in pressure boundary work, including pressure vessel design, analysis, non-destructive examination, and design registration 
• Experience in Piping Stress Analysis principles, methods, and software applications is an asset 
• Experience in integrity assessment and repair methods is an asset 
• Oklahoma Professional Engineer License would be an asset