Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Worley•Long Beach, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. The company is focused on accelerating to more sustainable energy sources while providing current energy, chemicals, and resources. They partner with customers to deliver projects and create value, solving complex problems with integrated data-centric solutions from consulting and engineering to installation, commissioning, decommissioning, and remediation. This Mechanical lead role involves leading a small to medium team in engineering, design, and troubleshooting a variety of Mechanical Equipment for onshore, upstream/downstream oil and gas facilities. The role requires experience with equipment process systems, equipment operation, safety system design and code compliance, and facility troubleshooting related to oil and gas production. Responsibilities include supervising/coordinating with project team members and Owner facility engineers, sizing and specifying Mechanical Equipment, reviewing technical quality of deliverables, and effective communication during purchasing and manufacturing. This is a Lead position requiring all work to be reviewed for adequacy upon completion.

Requirements

Recognized Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or University
12+ years of overall technical experience on capital projects from feasibility through construction
Minimum of 3 years in a Mechanical Lead role, supervising a medium team of Mechanical Engineers
Familiarity with various project phases and the scope/deliverables required
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to travel to live facilities
Frequent travel to Los Angeles area refineries
FCC head replacement experience
Working knowledge of Chevron El Segundo specifications

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or University
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, OneNote)
Registered Professional Engineering license

Responsibilities

Perform job responsibilities as Lead Mechanical Engineer, leading discipline on a portfolio of Small/Medium projects.
Ensure adherence to client and/or company specifications, governing codes and standards, and good engineering practice.
Ensure adherence to client and/or company health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) requirements as well as state and federal regulations.
Leads the effort in the development of mechanical engineering hour estimates for proposed projects, develop man loading and schedule concurrence.
Monitor the schedule, ensure that project objectives are met, monitor project controls and engineering execution within the approved budget.
Responsible for reporting on engineering, design and equipment development/procurement status to the Lead Project Engineer/Manager, and performing monthly or bi-weekly assessments of progress.
Participate and contribute advanced level development of all phases of project engineering, including Pre-FEED, FEED, detail design and construction support.
Experienced in Checking processes, equipment system designs and can participation in hazard reviews performed to API.
Enforces Quality in his/her team.
Develop the technical content of Mechanical equipment calculations, specifications and data sheets for inquiry and purchase. Ensure these documents are appropriately reviewed, approved, and transmitted.
Has direct communication with equipment manufacturers and works clarifications to resolution.
Typical equipment includes Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Fired Equipment, HVAC, Pumps, Compressors. General knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
Procedure development may include start-up, commissioning, operating and maintenance.
Coordinate and incorporate client requirements and standards.
Develop Mechanical Work Plans for the installation of equipment.
Initiate Project Deviation Notices that impact the mechanical specifications, effort-hour budget and/or schedule.
Coordinate and cooperate with the Engineers of other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of all information, and to ensure alignment with project requirements and design basis.
Coordination with Worley Global Integrated Delivery (GID) counterparts to complete deliverables, usually through Worley India offices.
Initiate and runs status meetings with the mechanical team to discuss project issues, coordinate/plan key milestone efforts, etc.
Responsible for obtaining cost related information and developing scope of work documents for project estimates (e.g., TIC estimates).