PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL PROJECT ASSURANCE ENGINEER

Job Summary

The candidate will deliver mechanical engineering assurance services within the Corporate Engineering function, supporting Project Delivery to achieve error-free designs, on-schedule execution, and flawless project outcomes. This role ensures that all mechanical designs and discipline deliverables for assigned projects comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to engineering studies aimed at solving business challenges and actively support the identification, evaluation, and development of new technologies and initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

           MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

1)  Carry out mechanical design reviews on in-house & third party design packages including, FEED, BDP, Detailed Design to ensure compliance of the deliverables with provisions of the applicable Design standards and specifications as part of the overall project quality assurance program.

2)   Apply relevant project and engineering procedures in line with design & engineering requirements, to provide the initial mechanical engineering discipline requirements and inputs into Project documents such as BfD, PES, BDEP, DED, ITT etc, in close coordination with other technical disciplines to ensure an integrated delivery.

3)   Review and advise on Engineering & Construction Technical Queries (ETQ & CTQ) and mitigate actual and potential impacts on project philosophy and existing design. Draft proposal for review & approval, on design changes and/or other measures necessary, as requirements to demonstrate that identified business risks are managed to As-Low-As-Reasonably-Practicable (ALARP) where required, in line with company procedure for Deviation and Derogation.

4)    Act as technical expert on projects within the project organization and in the capacity of a responsible technical authority, providing assurance input to Project Conrols & Assurance Plan (PCAP) for mechanical control points as well as integrated assurance input to other disciplines.

5)  Guide and support development of mechanical deliverables, review developed deliverables in-line with selected Control Points requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable codes & standards to meet the desired project delivery & business objectives.

6)   Provide discipline assurance support during commissioning, pre-start-up reviews, start-up and handover activities, acting as first-line contact for assurance related calls/inputs, proactively addressing challenges and escalating issues as necessary, to facilitate flawless delivery and seamless handover from project to asset operations.

7)  Carry out assigned engineering study works as may be required for specific projects and as part of Mechanical Asset lifecycle management and other business improvement initiatives. Carryout basic design assessment, simulations, work scope definition, Project Specifications, selection of standards & requirements, necessary to enable the business take proper & timely decision.

8)  Identify required change(s) and corresponding impact on existing system, as part of the mechanical engineering studies and Management of Change (MOC) process. Propose for review & approval, design changes where required, in line with company MOC procedure.

9)  Support in identification of new technology initiatives to improve existing business processes and systems,  enhance business competitiveness through proposals for cost optimization initiatives, while maintaining the required engineering standards.

 
 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• HSE Goal Zero.
  
• As per agreed annual KPI.
  
• Compliance with agreed project execution KPI and milestones.
  
• Compliance with project schedule and milestone agreed targets.
  
• Compliance with project schedules without cost over runs as per project KPI.
  
• Design requests delivered to meet project schedules as per agreed project KPI
  
• Flawless start up target.
  

Job Requirements

Education

B.Eng. or B. Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution.

Experience/Certifications

• Minimum of 8-12 years working experience in a petrochemical plant, 5 years of which must have been spent in a senior mechanical engineering position in rotating or static equipment on a LNG plant. Ability to interface with Engineering, Assets, Operations, and Maintenance are critical. Candidate with Shell TA-3 technical authority level will be an added advantage.
  
• The candidate shall be Registered engineer with COREN and Corporate Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
  
• The candidate should be Chartered Mechanical Engineer C.Eng or equivalent certification; combined with any of the following:
  

1.  API certification
   
2. ASME certification
   
3. Vibration Analysis certification
   
4. OEM Certifications (Siemens, Solar Turbines, BHGE, MAN, etc.)
   

• Strategic and Motivational Leadership (A)
  
• People Management (A)
  
• Commercial Mindset/Cost Consciousness (A)
  
• Communication (K)
  
• Personal Effectiveness (K)
  
• Problem Solving (K)
  
• Negotiating Skills (A)
  
• Lead HSSE Risk Management (K)
  
• Prepare HSSE Risk Management (K)
  
• Apply HSSE Risk Management (S)
  

Discipline Specific Competencies:

• Field Engineering/Construction/Asset Support (S)
  
• Piping and valve systems design (K)
  
• Pressure vessels, Heat Exchangers, and other Process Equipment design (K)
  
• Equipment Integrity & Fitness for Service (S)
  
• Materials Engineering (K)
  
• Corrosion (K)
  
• Installation, Commission & Operations (K)
  
• Rotating Equipment Maintenance (S)
  
• Condition & Performance Monitoring of Rotating Equipment (S)
  
• Design & Verification of Rotating Equipment (K)
  
• Analysis & Diagnosis of Rotating Equipment (S)
  
• Rotating Equipment Testing & Vendor Management (K)
  
• Management of Change (K)
  

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Conduct pipe stress analysis with the use of Caesar II.
  
• Collect and analyse vibration data and other equipment operating parameters. Report abnormal equipment conditions.
  
• Surveillance/Condition Based Monitoring for rotating equipment (Vibration/Oil Analysis/Oil Level/Visual Monitoring.
  
• Validate and/or carry out measurement of clearances on machinery during construction and commissioning to establish fitness-for-purpose of equipment.
  
• Carry out start-up checks on rotating and static equipment during commissioning to avoid safety incident, failure or maloperation