Aker Solutions provides oilfield products, systems and services for customers in the oil and gas industry world-wide. The company's knowledge and technologies span from reservoir to production and through the life of a field. Aker Solutions brings together engineering and technologies for oil and gas drilling, field development and production. The company employs approximately 23 500 people in more than 30 countries. They apply the knowledge and create and use technologies that deliver their customers' solutions.

We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry face now and in the future

Aker Solutions, Aker Advantage based in Houston, TX is recruiting for a talented Mechanical Engineer with  process plant background in the oil and gas industry who can strengthen our client's team.

Responsibilities and tasks

• During FEED and detailed Engineering, provide controls and design recommendations as the lead Owner Mechanical Engineer.  Participation in progressing the  engineering design and monitoring the Contractor and subcontractors for adherence to LNG codes, ASME, API and other standards and project design basis, that provides safe, reliable, optimized constructability, and cost effectiveness to build, operate and maintain.
• Develops engineering specifications and provides guidance and quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.
• Review and comment on the P&ID’s, PFD’s, other design drawings and project specifications for acceptability and compliance with the Project requirements and provide optimization suggestions as required.  Participate in Process Hazard Analysis, HAZOPS and other formal hazard assessment groups.
•  Attends factory acceptance tests of mechanical equipment and rotating equipment packages and vessels, prior to shipment to the project site.
• At the Construction Site, provide controls to the safe work of the Contractor and subcontractors, adherence to approved designs, project specifications, schedule and budget that comply with safety and environmental regulations/procedures, and other statutory requirements. Provide engineering expertise, guidance, and perform inspections of piping and equipment installations for compliance to design and installation standards, specifications, welding specifications, and non-destructive testing of pressure vessels, tanks and piping.
• Monitors plant and equipment performance during commissioning and start up by reviewing production and controls data by exception and identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.
• During Construction, lead the Management of Change process for all Mechanical plant modifications, review and approve changes through the change order process and verify that documents and drawings are up to date.
• During the construction phase of the project, the Mechanical Engineer will monitor and direct the activities of Piping and Welding Inspectors.  He is to review their work for thoroughness and accuracy.
•  Keep Project Manager informed of any technical, schedule or cost impacts due to document control works and any impacts to other project tasks & activities.

Qualifications & personal attributes

• Excellent knowledge of the design, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems within the facility is required, including static equipment
• Knowledge of plant maintenance philosophies and working experience of plant maintenance systems is also required
• Strong leadership and effective management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.  
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.  
• A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable LNG design regulations is required.
• Computer literate with typical office packages and basic computer literacy.

We offer

•Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future
•An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues
•Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance