Job Description
Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support within the Engineering team, specifically covering mechanical static equipment, valves, vessels, HVAC, and lifting equipment.
Assist with planning and execution of projects related to the decommissioning programme.
Assist in assuring the integrity of pressure systems equipment on clients’ assets by conducting design appraisals of pressure equipment, undertaking ‘fitness for service’ assessments of existing equipment, and determining any necessary remedial action.
Support the development of repair and refurbishment strategies for anomalous equipment including valves, vessels, HVAC, and lifting equipment.
Responsibilities
* Conduct ‘fitness for purpose’ assessment in-house, where possible, and make recommendations on suitability of equipment for continued service. Where sub‑contracted services are required, develop detailed specifications for the work and select the most suitable vendor.
* Review temporary repair designs to ensure they are adequate for the application and conform to clients’ procedures.
* Ensure controlled documents are up to date and any changes are managed.
* Monitor compliance with asset discipline performance standards and complete Independent Verification Body (IVB) actions where appropriate.
* Communicate asset risks/non‑compliances to the discipline technical authority.
* Provide technical input into procedures, maintenance deferrals and Operational Risk Assessments (ORAs) within the discipline.
* Provide technical input for platform (Management of Change) MOCs at agreed stage gates.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or significant experience.
* Current offshore medical and survival certificate.
* Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate engineering council registered body.
* Experience in a discipline support role or a similar offshore position.
* Knowledge of bolted joints, WPS/PQR, and fitness for service assessment to API 579.
* Knowledge of composite repair methods and their design philosophy.
* Knowledge of piping, pressure vessel, heat exchanger and storage tank design.
* Overall understanding of key legislation and regulatory framework applicable to the UKCS offshore regime, including major accident hazards, performance standards, assurance and verification activities.
* Knowledge of engineering practices, codes and standards and their application to the development and management of lifecycle asset integrity assurance programmes, including hazard identification and risk assessment techniques and management of change processes and tools.
* Experience of undertaking in‑service equipment assessments such as API 579, BS 7910.
* Experience of the management of vendor services contracts.
* Experience with lifting equipment, including pedestal cranes.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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