Gulf Companies

Senior Mechanical Engineer

LocationHouston, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Description Position Title:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is familiar with multiple pipeline facilities and is qualified to handle small to medium sized projects with minimal supervision. He/she is the primary producer of mechanical deliverables for the project scope as assigned by the Lead Mechanical Engineer or Project Manager. May give technical guidance to lower-level engineers. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

Prepares or reviews mechanical engineering calculations.
Prepares or reviews mechanical specifications and data sheets.
Prepares or reviews material requisitions for equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
Prepares or reviews technical bid evaluations for equipment and materials in cooperation with Procurement Department.
Prepares or reviews lists (equipment, valve, piping, tie-in, and specialty items).
Coordinates or reviews PFDs, P&IDs, piping plans, and site layouts.
Coordinates with client personnel relative to mechanical and piping activities.
Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documents.
Observes factory acceptance testing of equipment when required.
Prepares or reviews mechanical engineering deliverable status reports and work plans.
Ensures the mechanical deliverables list satisfies the contracted scope of work to be executed, when functioning as LME.
Open to both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, or similar as may be requested by management.


Requirements Qualifications

Typically 5-10 years of experience focusing on oil and gas pipeline facilities such as Compressor stations, Pump stations, Metering and regulating station, storage terminals, Loading/unloading facilities.
Familiar with petroleum liquid and gas industry codes and standards published by US DOT, API, ASME, ASTM, and MSS, with the ability to apply the standards to facility designs.
Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
EIT or Professional Engineering License preferred

Competencies

Effective technical skills

Meticulous attention to detail· Analytical problem solving skills

Creativity and innovation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDENDUM: ENGINEERING FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Mechanical Engineering Group Functions

Mechanical Engineering for pipeline facilities is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide engineering-design services covering:

Mechanical Equipment and Piping System Design – Develops the optimum systems based upon desired performance, space constraints, reliability, maintainability, flexibility, and cost.

Calculations and Studies – Performs calculations and studies such as the following: piping material selections, liquid and gas line sizing, pipe volume, pressurizing time, purging velocity, blowdown time, orifice sizing, regulator and control valve sizing, relief valve sizing, pump NPSHA, compressed air requirements, fluid properties, building ventilation, pressure testing, and fuel gas heating.
Site Layouts and Piping Plans – Determines location, size, and arrangement of major mechanical equipment and piping. Assist with building layouts.
Process Hazard Analysis – Participates in HAZOP, HAZID, and PHA as required.
Requisitions, Specifications, Data Sheets, Technical Evaluations – Prepares material requisitions with all supporting documents for equipment such as:
Pressure Vessels and Tanks
Silencers - Pumps and Compressors
Flares - Gas Turbines and Engines
Regulators - Filters, Scrubbers, and Separators
Control Valves - Pipe, Fittings, Valves, and Valve Actuators- Gas Dehydration Equipment- Heat Exchangers and Heaters
Relief Valves- Meters and Provers- Gas Coolers
Construction Drawings – Responsible for IFC drawing packages, including:
PFDs and P&IDs
Equipment lists - Equipment Plot Plans
Valve lists - Piping Plans and Details
Piping line lists


Work Environment/Physical Demands

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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