Lead Mechanical Engineer

Rate:
Good Contract Day Rate

Type:
Contract

Location:
U.K.

Region:
South East London

Required Residency:
Permit to work UK

Posted by:
Fircroft

Expiry Date:
17 May 2010

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: London, Sunbury
Rate: Good Contract Day Rate
Duration: 12 Month Contract

Our client is an Oil and Gas Operator

Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to work in the Onshore Engineering Team. The Project is expected to be initially located in the London area during the front end design and detailed engineering phases before relocating to the site near Alexandria, Egypt during Project construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities
- Act as Mechanical Technical Authority within the Onshore Engineering Team and lead mechanical system specification and design activities.
- Implementation of The Clients Major Project Common Practices (MPcp) Engineering and Quality Management expectations within discipline area
- Oversee engineering quality performance during FEED and Detailed Design for mechanical systems.
- Ensure mechanical systems are designed, supplied, installed and commissioned to meet first year operational performance criteria.

Qualification(s)
Candidates will have knowledge and experience of front end engineering design, detailed design and technical support of construction and commissioning for major projects. Knowledge and experience will typically include:
- Professionally qualified engineer (IMechE or equivalent preferred) with subject matter expert experience
- Thorough knowledge of industry standards and The clients ETPs within discipline area
- Proven competence in turbo-compressor and Power Generation system design, procurement and operation

Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 40 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include:
Oil & Gas, Petrochemical & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.



Required Skills:
Mechanical, Oil and Gas

Qualifications:
HNC or equivalent

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