Mechanical Engineer

Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”), a dynamic company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to the Oil and Gas industry is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill a role as an Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer .

Acero is focused on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services; from concept evaluation to plant start-up. Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services, civil and structural engineering, and construction management.

- Provide direction in a leadership capacity to establish the mechanical requirements and detailed specs for a variety of projects

- Daily usage of codes, standards and specs pertaining to oil and gas industry equipment, vessels, pipe, etc. This includes, but is not limited to: ASME, ANSI, CSA, API.

- Client and vendor interaction

- Manage and execute mechanical engineering deliverables on multiple projects simultaneously, in a dynamic work environment

- Prepare mechanical data sheets for mechanical equipment & packages

- Produce and review documents, design reports, design calculations and drawings in accordance with engineering codes, standards and client requirements.

- Review the technical data sheets for oil and gas equipment packages systems, technical selection, calculation, sizing and evaluation of packaged equipment

- Participate in client/vendor/contractor meetings including HAZOP’s, model reviews and design reviews

- Prepare and review mechanical equipment specs and datasheets (RFQ process)

- Execute and evaluate mechanical bid evaluations for equipment (RFP purchase)

- Ensure design conformance with specs, industry standards and government regulations

- Review vendor designs, submissions, drawings and mechanical details/calculations for compliance with RFQ documents and Client/Project requirements

- Identify and expedite technical information required from other engineering and drafting disciplines in order to carry out scopes of work.

- Direct vendor activities to ensure that fabrication, installation and operational commissioning meet recognized codes and standards and customer requirements

- Lead and mentor the Junior and/or Intermediate Project Engineers

- Execute/review tie-in lists, line lists, isometrics, NDT requirements and other similar mechanical deliverables

- Review and approve mechanical drawings

- Professional (P.Eng.) stamp mechanical deliverables

- Other tasks/responsibilities, as required

Required Education, Experience And Skills

- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Minimum 10 years of experience in midstream, conventional oil and/or natural gas facilities/processing

- Professional Engineer status (P.Eng) in Alberta

- Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team including Process, Project, Regulatory, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Project Administration/Services, QC, Procurement and Construction Management

- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering design principles and design codes such as ASME, CSA, API, TEMA, ASTM, NACE

- Detailed understanding of various equipment used in oil & gas such as vessels, tanks, heat exchangers & coolers, heaters, rotating equipment (pumps and compressors), packaged equipment, valves & specialty items

- Understanding of material selection and welding

- Knowledge of fabrication and construction techniques and processes

- Ability to review and approve work and write clear, technical reports

- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

- Highly organized with the ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

- Knowledge of applicable provincial, federal and industry codes and regulations

- A desire to be a strong team player and contributor in a dynamic, quality-focused organization

- Field experience is preferred

- Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills

- Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines