Vessel Engineer

VESSEL SME required by our client, to be hired on a contract basis, located in Houston, Texas USA.

Industry Sector: Oil & Gas

POSITION SCOPE

Stationary Equipment (drums, towers, Heat Exchangers…)
Fired heated equipment and Package (Furnace, Thermal Oxidizer)
Support on Machinery for auxiliaries.
The SME static will be the customer representative at contractor location and later on at vendors locations.
His role will to ensure the defined quality level is implemented during Engineering and construction phases.
He will have to interact with other SME on other discipline (Machinery, Piping, Civil, Structural,) to perform consistency checks.
Will report to the Equipment group lead.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

E/P activities

Ensure all set of General Specification covering the scope of discipline fits Customer expectations and purchase quality level.
Final review of Datasheet prior launch Call for Bid prior PO award.
Review Technical Bid evaluation and recommendations prior PO.
Assess any deviation request coming from Vendor as Customer representative
Attend Kick of meeting either at Contractor or Vendor location.
Review on specifics (GA drawings, Mechanical Calculations notes, welding books, ITP, manufacturing procedures.)
Attendance to PIM as design closure.

C Activities

Non-Compliance Report with resolution approval
Spot visit at Vendor location
Final reception prior Release for Shipment
As built files review.
DT SMEs back office
Coordination (regular exchanges and telephone conferences)
Management of changes
Ensures that main technical concerns have been transmitted to DT leaders for validation.
The vessel SME is accountable for Engineering monitoring, analysis and reporting accurate project engineering data for start the construction in good condition.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project engineering, Stationary equipment Senior Engineer (PE is a plus) with proven reference on Vendor
follow up Experience in Chemical Specialties
ASME / API620 knowledge, Fitness for Service Basis.
Good metallurgical knowledge
Strong Knowledge of sheet metal and fabrication, machining,
Excellent interpersonal skills - both verbal and written.
Motivated / self-starter
Innovative / creative / resourceful
Ability to challenge and influence decision making to peers, contractors, and senior management.
Leadership to manage complex projects
Decision making
Cooperative
Strong details-orientation.
Results oriented
Capacity to anticipate project issues
Ability to effectively navigate and work within in a global and culturally diverse environment, including experience with European vendors is a must-have.
Strong communicator
Strong, competent negotiating skills.
Diplomat/persuasive/good listener

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Job Ref: 9089

Houston, TX

MECHANICAL PRES. VESSELS DESIGN ONSHORE

Contract