Seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) on a contract basis for an E&P company based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. It is a contract position that is anticipated to run for 6-9 months and the company are only considering PAYE contractors for this particular role.
Reporting to the Engineering & Modifications Leader, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:
* Leading discipline engineers: setting priorities, providing guidance, and monitoring progress.
* Providing specialist technical advice to Tier 1 and offshore personnel for safe and efficient operations.
* Investigating incidents, support RCA processes, and implementing preventive actions.
* Conducting technical surveys on-site / offshore and at vendor locations.
* Verifying maintenance and inspection strategies for cost and reliability optimisation.
* Ensuring maintenance activities are prioritised within operational plans.
* Acting as Proponent Engineer for facility modification projects; prepare / review scopes, economic justification, and ensure proper close-out.
* Taking ownership of complex, high-risk, or high-cost maintenance activities.
* Reviewing new materials for QC codes and MRP stock levels.
* Analysing equipment performance (failure rates, obsolescence, defect trends) and recommend long-term solutions.
* Leading multi-discipline teams for complex equipment problem resolution.
* Developing operating philosophy and duty / standby modes for rotating equipment.
* Serving as Emergency Response Team member as required.
Experience / Qualifications:
* A Mechanical Engineering degree qualification, or similar, is essential.
* Previous experience in a similar role, directly within the North Sea Oil & Gas industry, is essential.
* Major rotating equipment engineering experience, directly within the North Sea Oil & Gas industry, is essential.
* Previous offshore / site experience is essential.
* Demonstrable experience in planning and executing major overhauls on rotating equipment is essential.
* Applicants should have strong experience in the maintenance and operation of Siemens and Rolls‑Royce GT engine packages.
* Previous experience in managing OEM contracts for major rotating equipment is essential.
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