What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Machinery Engineer position at NEXHR?
Job Summary :
Rotating machinery (compressors, turbines, etc) and mechanical systems (refrigeration units, cooling towers, etc) are at the core of the plants our client designs and operates.
This position drives all phases of machinery implementation. Estimating, specification, design, selection, inspection, review, testing, construction, commissioning, trouble shooting, repair, maintenance, and hand over.
Principal Responsibilities :
Responsible for execution and support of rotating machinery and auxiliary systems (lube oil systems, heat exchangers, filtration equipment, silencers, etc.). Air, nitrogen oxygen, Natural Gas and Hydrogen are most typical compression services. Responsibilities with other equipment includes pumping services with cryogenic liquids and high-pressure Boiler Feed Water.
The engineer is expected to communicate and support project engineers & managers / owner’s engineers and suppliers on a regional basis in the specifics of machinery project execution. This includes :
Ability to select and specify mechanical equipment.
Provide detailed drawing review and feedback to equipment OEM’s
Critical supplier design audits of major machinery to develop a full understanding of risks associated with machinery designs.
Ability to follow project from specification process, through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning, and resolution of field issues.
Develop, plan, and implement QA / QC plans related to testing of machinery.
Ability to bring knowledge and experience from plant operating environment to improve best practices.
Support Operations with significant operational issues of equipment and provide expert assistance in plant commissioning and troubleshooting.
Support Operations on emergent rotating equipment issues and catastrophic failures. Sufficient experience is necessary to work independently without support of OEM’s.
Support and execute projects in multiple geographies as the business requires.
Interface as needed with Production and Reliability teams
Participate in P&ID and HAZOP reviews.
Prepare and implement construction packages, QA / QC certification and commissioning.
Broad knowledge of centrifugal, reciprocating, and other compression equipment
Knowledgeable and experienced working with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of compressors, pumps, fans, turbines, blowers, gearboxes, and their auxiliary systems.
Knowledge of machinery controls and protection systems
Functional Skills :
Applicable modeling software
Machinery design and aerodynamics
Written communication.
Managerial Skills :
Oversee contractors in the field.
Interpersonal Skills :
Teamwork and collaboration
Ability to operate independently in the field.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
5 to 7 years’ experience in machinery development / design / fabrication / operation with at least 5 years in an operational or engineering environment
Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects is a plus
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