Career Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Location: Bristol
Closing Date: 07/06/2013

Scope of responsibilities

Support the Engineering Manager in ensuring that all engineering work is delivered in a professional manner in accordance with DPS Quality Procedures to recognised international engineering practices and standards.
Assist in building the structural and mechanical group capabilities through training and recruitment.
Support the development of engineering procedures and systems to increase company effectiveness and to maximise the technical and commercial security of the Company.
Work with the Engineering Manager to manage the engineering team to ensure efficient and effective use of available resources.
Work with the Engineering Manager to ensure appropriate Training and Development of structural/mechanical teams.
The mechanical engineer is responsible for all project mechanical design and analysis. 
Ensure that all mechanical design, analysis, drafting and reporting is carried out in line with DPS procedures, recognised International Standards and best engineering practice.
Assist with the development and training of all mechanical engineering staff.
Carryout mechanical engineering activity in the design & review of in-house,  client and vendor documentation including static and rotating equipment
Pressure vessel/heat exchanger design and calculation checking
The establishment and maintenance of systems and procedures within the mechanical function, in accordance with the Company’s QA procedures.
Checking and Approval of mechanical specifications, reports, drawings, calculations & procedures
Reviewing vendor document quotations from technical perspective including calculations, general arrangements, and datasheets.
Assist with scheduling and resourcing of project mechanical teams & activities
Liaising with DPS colleagues & clients on projects
Developing & training of DPS mechanical team
Reporting to engineering manager/project manager
Review Pressure vessel/heat exchanger designs and check calculations against international standards and clients specification (ASME VIII, TEMA, PD5500)
Production of mechanical handling schedules & weight estimations

Qualifications

BEng (hons) in Mechanical Engineering

Experience & Competency

Essential:

Intermediate - Word & Excel
Significant experience in specification & design of static & rotating equipment
Proven work experience in industrial or offshore mechanical design & equipment, (including stress analysis) and mechanical project execution (including scheduling & resourcing)
Knowledge of international codes & standards including ASME & API

Desirable:

Experience of 3rd party inspectorates such as DNV, ABS, Lloyds
Experience in Offshore/ FPSO
Experience of working with Oil & Gas Industry equipment

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