Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer

Position Title:

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Houston, TX-Relocation provided for exceptional candidates

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 Principal Mechanical Engineer has a breadth of knowledge encompassing varying pipeline facilities and is qualified to handle up to large and complex projects. Works independently. He/she has a wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities as well as limited administrative responsibilities within each project. He/she is the primary producer of mechanical deliverables for the project scope, but on most projects also assigns, guides, and reviews the work of lower level engineers and designers. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

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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:

– Develops the optimum systems based upon desired performance, space constraints, reliability, maintainability, flexibility, and cost.

– 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.

– Determines location, size, and arrangement of major mechanical equipment and piping. Assist with building layouts.

– Participates in HAZOP, HAZID, and PHA as required.

– Prepares material requisitions with all supporting documents for equipment such as:

– Responsible for IFC drawing packages, including:

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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.