Lead Mechanical Engineer

The Lead Mechanical Engineer - Oil & Gas is responsible for mechanical engineering design, development, and technical leadership for oil and gas facilities, equipment, and infrastructure projects. This role provides mechanical engineering expertise, design direction, technical standards oversight, and quality assurance for mechanical work. The position requires advanced mechanical engineering expertise in oil and gas industry, deep knowledge of rotating equipment and pressure vessels, proven ability to lead engineering teams and manage design consultants, and commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient mechanical systems.

Lead design and specification of mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related equipment. Perform mechanical calculations and stress analysis. Select equipment and components ensuring reliability and efficiency. Develop equipment specifications and technical requirements. Support vendor selection and equipment evaluation.

Design rotating equipment systems including pump and compressor stations, turbine systems, and auxiliary equipment. Design HVAC systems for facility comfort and process requirements. Perform thermodynamic calculations and efficiency analysis. Support equipment procurement and vendor coordination.

Design pressure vessels including separators, accumulators, and storage tanks. Design piping systems including design, layout, and material selection. Perform pressure vessel and piping stress analysis. Support structural design for equipment support. Ensure designs comply with ASME standards and codes.

Establish mechanical engineering design standards aligned with industry best practices and company policies. Review designs for compliance with standards and specifications. Conduct design audits and technical reviews. Manage design changes and ensure documentation. Maintain design records and traceability.

Lead mechanical engineering design team including engineers, designers, and technicians. Manage team performance and professional development. Assign work and provide technical guidance. Foster collaborative engineering environment. Conduct technical mentoring and reviews.

Manage relationships with mechanical engineering consultants and equipment vendors. Define scope and technical requirements. Review consultant deliverables for compliance with standards. Manage consultant performance and schedules. Approve designs before implementation.

Manage interfaces between mechanical and other engineering disciplines. Coordinate design activities ensuring effective integration. Resolve design conflicts and coordinate solutions. Support interface control documentation and change management.

Provide mechanical engineering support during equipment installation and commissioning. Review installation quality and ensure compliance with specifications. Support system testing and startup. Resolve field issues and approve field modifications. Support operations transition.

Apply reliability engineering principles to design improving equipment reliability and availability. Support maintenance planning and spare parts identification. Participate in failure investigation and root cause analysis. Support operational reliability improvement initiatives.

Develop and maintain technical expertise in mechanical engineering for oil and gas industry. Stay current with technology, codes, and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and support technical development. Capture lessons learned supporting process improvements.

Oil & Gas Mechanical Engineering:
Minimum 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience in oil and gas industry with responsibility for design leadership of mechanical systems, rotating…