Aberdeen, Glasgow, Hybrid Working

PD&MS Group

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Principal Mechanical Engineer

About The Role

Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to make a difference? PD&MS Group have a great opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our mechanical engineering team as a contractor. We are seeking a mechanical package engineer with EPC experience in selecting and managing static and rotating equipment for production systems. We offer the flexibility of hybrid working for this position.

If you are passionate about Engineering, have some energy industry experience, or have transferable skills, then we would love to hear from you.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, some of your main duties and responsibilities will include:

Execute engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study & Detailed Design)
Act as discipline focal point as required.
Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the MoC Process.
Checking and approval of documents and engineering design deliverables created by own discipline.
Ensure that designs comply with the relevant procedures and regulations.
Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule.
Carry out site surveys when necessary.
Encourage and provide lateral learning within the discipline.
Assist in training and mentoring as required.
Assist the engineering team and others in the execution of their responsibilities and duties.

Our Principal Mechanical Engineers can expect to work in a modern environment, enjoy flexible working and will be offered a range of working options to suit individual situations.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess the following experience:

Specialist knowledge of hydraulics and jacking systems for jack up drilling facilities and experience in performing feasibility/FEED studies.
Experience leading a team of engineers and coordinating work tasks to achieve required plan dates or be a senior / principal engineer looking to step up in their career.
Experience in managing team budgets, produce scope estimates and recognising and controlling scope change.
Strong experience performing studies, equipment selection reviews, specification, technical bid evaluations and package management of equipment packages in an EPC environment or client role is highly preferred.
Understanding of CE/ATEX and UKCA certification of equipment is essential.
Experience in producing deliverables that conform to all applicable industry engineering codes and standards as well as the client’s policies and procedures relative to the equipment being specified. Sound knowledge of relevant commonly used codes therefore required.
Experience specifying mechanical package equipment, producing mechanical purchase specifications, datasheets and SDRL’s. Evaluate, select and procure replacement and/or upgrades to equipment.
Understanding and ability to interpret system Process and Instrument Diagrams, fabrication drawings and schematics is essential.
Strong knowledge of the offshore and onshore gas business but similar transferrable industries skills will be also considered in lieu of specific O&G experience.

Qualifications:

Required:

BSc or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
Significant, demonstrable experience in Detailed Design Engineering and Engineering Checking.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant Oil & Gas Industry Codes and Standards.
Understand the application of Autodesk Design products
Excellent written and spoken English.
Competent in the use of MS Office applications.

Preferred:

Chartered Engineer status.
Detailed understanding of all Engineering disciplines.
Survival BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS M MIST.

About Us

PD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full-service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it’s the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.

Be who you’re meant to be, with PD&MS

We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they’re part of our team and their voices will be heard. We’re already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there’s always more we can do to improve further. We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.

We’re energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow and far into the future. But we’re also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable and sustainable ways.

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