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Senior Mechanical Static Equipment Engineer

Kent
Woking
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Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company �� future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Senior Mechanical Static Equipment Engineer to support Mechanical activities in developing the Mechanical designs for FEED’s and EPC projects.The Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer is typically accountable to the Lead Engineer. The corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental/Group Manager. We are seeking high caliber people for this key Engineering role that have talent, enthusiasm, and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan.

Skills & Responsibilities:

  • Capable of performing general duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets.
  • May undertake discrete specialist studies / technology reviews under supervision.
  • Liaises with other disciplines to achieve design consistency for project and departmental.
  • Supports the Lead Engineer in planning, and identifying technical issues which could limit progress, impact project budgets. Interfacing with the client.
  • Support training and mentoring of Graduate and Junior.
  • Provide expertise for package equipment design throughout the organisation as required.
  • Senior Static Equipment Engineer may work on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project with support from Lead/Principal Engineers.
  • Works to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual and project requirements.
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of management of change.
  • Participates in factory acceptance tests, also supporting Engineers as required for Vendor issues.
  • Participates in multi-discipline engineering design reviews and provides all necessary mechanical input and support to the close-out of actions.
  • Review of ITB documents submitted as the proposal.
  • Ensures compatibility and compliance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
  • Ensures compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
  • Provide knowledge for the design of Static Equipment including Pressure Vessels and storage tanks. Knowledge of Heat Exchangers would be a bonus.
  • Performs related duties as and when instructed by Mechanical Group Manager.



In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Yourknowledge/skills,education,andexperience:

  • Typically holds a degree in mechanical engineering or post-graduate mechanical engineering qualification. Chartered status is preferred.
  • Significant related experience of working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry.
  • Good experience in the design of Static Equipment including but not limited to. Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks and if possible, Heat Exchangers. Knowledge of Relevant ASME8 Div 1 &2, EN 13445, API 620/650 and other relevant international codes in both FEED and EPC environments.
  • Knowledge of industry software such as PVElite, TANK and if possible HTRI
  • Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects.



Communication:

  • Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills



Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

  • Activity scheduling and discipline priorities.
  • Excellent Communication skills.
  • Proactive approach.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
  • Multi-tasking/priorities.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mind.



HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best d
uring the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially to find out how we can support you.

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesOil, Gas, and Mining

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