Lead Mechanical Engineer

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Lead Mechanical Engineer based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 6-9 month PAYE contract.

This position is a Lead discipline engineer within the maintenance and engineering department of the asset and provides technical/engineering discipline expertise and support in relation to preventative, corrective and condition-based maintenance / modification activities for the Asset

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

SECE, Verification & Assurance
Ensure work complies with approved procedures, performance standards, and Operational Integrity & Verification Scheme (OIAVS).
Define and maintain assurance activities to meet safety-critical equipment performance standards throughout the asset lifecycle.
Raise derogation justification requests against GS EP EXP 407 for TA review/approval where appropriate.
Align with Verification Engineer to provide technical input to ICP verification scopes of work.
Participate in safety studies: HAZOP, ORA, SARA, HAZID.
Act as SECE Integrity Lead if appointed, including technical input to ORA/DGS content.
Provide governance over asset activities to ensure compliance with affiliate procedures and company referential.
Review SECE assurance activity annually in SAP and analyze equipment performance data.

Budget
Prepare annual discipline budget based on planned activities and historical emergent work.
Manage cost control within discipline budget for routine/non-routine jobs and modifications.
Justify exceptional activities breaking into the annual budget.
Approve new material requisitions via company tools.
Periodically review spares inventory with inventory team to:
Optimize critical spares requirements.
Ensure consumables meet usage rates.
Mitigate risks from single-point failures.

Personnel Management
Build strong relationships with site personnel through communication and regular asset visits.
Develop skills and knowledge of team members for optimal performance.
Provide oversight and governance of Tier 1 activities for major rotating equipment.
Manage appraisals, identify training needs, and contribute to succession planning.
Share best practices with discipline engineer & technical authorities
Prioritize Tier 2 discipline resources to support asset needs and Tier 1 maintenance teams.

Contract Management
Manage/facilitate contract tenders and negotiations for maintenance services.
Lead SQM meetings and vendor/contractor audits as appropriate.
Identify opportunities to improve contractor performance, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
Raise purchase orders and contract release orders for core contractors and planned activities.
Technical focal point for major rotating equipment contracts (turbines, compressors, diesel/gas engines).

Maintenance Engineering
Develop strategies for maintenance, inspection, and operation of plant/equipment to ensure compliance and assurance.
Apply LEAN processes to optimize maintenance per company guidelines.
Issue/review PM master data changes to optimize preventive maintenance.
Maintain accurate maintenance procedures and documentation.
Report maintenance, integrity, and inspection KPIs to drive asset improvement.
Raise derogation requests against GS EP EXP 213 where appropriate.
Ensure effective use of condition monitoring equipment to minimize intrusive maintenance.

Technical
Lead Tier 2 discipline engineers: set priorities, provide guidance, and monitor progress.
Provide specialist technical advice to Tier 1 and offshore personnel for safe and efficient operations.
Investigate incidents, support RCA processes, and implement preventive actions.
Conduct technical surveys on-site/offshore and at vendor locations; produce detailed reports.
Verify maintenance and inspection strategies for cost and reliability optimization.
Ensure maintenance activities are prioritized within operational plans.
Act as Proponent Engineer for facility modification projects: prepare/review scopes, economic justification, and ensure proper close-out.
Take ownership of complex, high-risk, or high-cost maintenance activities.
Review new materials for QC codes and MRP stock levels.
Analyze equipment performance (failure rates, obsolescence, defect trends) and recommend long-term solutions.
Lead multi-discipline teams for complex equipment problem resolution.
Develop operating philosophy and duty/standby modes for rotating equipment.
Serve as Emergency Response Team member as required.


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline.
Significant major rotating equipment experience in the oil & gas industry, offshore/site experience essential.
Demonstrate strong experience planning and executing major overhauls on rotating equipment
Detailed knowledge of legislation/regulations relevant to discipline.
Strong experience in the maintenance and operation of Siemens and Rolls-Royce GT engine packages Demonstrate previous experience managing OEM contracts for major rotating equipment
Significant knowledge of CMMS, RBA and document control tool



Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/080092.

Our role in supportingdiversityandinclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.