Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Gas based Combined Cycle Power Project
Location: Nigeria.

This position will be responsible for a Design and Engineering work, planning and overseeing installation, Testing and Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of all Mechanical power equipment or systems related to Combined Cycle Power plant under general supervision.

The Mechanical system in CCCP shall consist of

a. Gas Turbines and auxiliaries

b. Heat Recovery Steam Generators/Boilers

c. Steam Turbines and auxiliaries

d. Other Power Plant Balance of plant systems like Cooling towers, Air compressors, Fuel Gas Conditioning System, Turbine Inlet Air cooling System, Feed water system, Deaerator, Condenser, Pumps, etc.

e. Other Power plant support systems consisting of Rotating and Static equipment.

Main duties: Expertise in Design & Engineering, Engineering review and Comments, Installation supervision, Testing and Commissioning, Trouble shooting and O & M of all Mechanical systems of Combined Cycle Power plant with minimum E class machine and above with triple pressure HRSG and Steam Turbine.

• Supporting all the phases of project cycle from Concept, Design and engineering till Operation of complete Combined Cycle Power plant where little evaluation or ingenuity is normally required.
• Having experience in deriving Heat and Mass Balance Diagram, Hydraulics calculation and Equipment sizing of entire combined cycle power plant.
• Ensure that plant design comply with the relevant procedures, standards and regulations.
• Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule.
• Leads and coordinates all activities independently of design process, including attending meetings related to design, progress and coordination with clients and all stakeholders.
• Familiar with International codes, Standards and recommended practices for design and selection of Mechanical equipment (ASHRAE, BS/EN/ASME/IS/API, ASTM)
• Familiar with Gas Turbine, HRSG, Combined Cycle Power plants and Steam Turbine Testing codes.
• Guide, lead and coordinate the works of other Engineers, CAD designers, draughtsman, Erection engineer, Site engineer etc.
• Prepare and follow up design program/ Project schedule.
• Preparation of design drawings and reports, technical specifications, material submittals, method statements and updating of technical specifications from time to time.
• Preparation/ updating of Scope of Work, BOQ, specifications for RFQ related to CCPP plants
• Review of technical proposals from EPC contractors, manufacturers/ suppliers and preparation of evaluation reports for all procurement related to CCPP plants
• Solve design related issues/clashes in co-ordination with other parties involved.
• Ability to prepare, review, and approve Testing and Commissioning Plan, Procedures, Method Statements, Data Sheets, Testing Criteria, and Testing and Commissioning Reports.
• Prepare progress reports, quality reports in coordination with team and follow up
• Interact and communicate with clients, external and internal consultants, all internal team members and contractors to ensure smooth operation General knowledge of other related interconnected discipline systems.
• Performing detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and tests.
• Lead design engineering responsibility and supervise work done by Installation and Testing technicians during project execution. • Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project.

Requirement:

➢ Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

➢ 12 years’ experience in the power plant projects with specific experience with combined cycle gas based power projects. (>12 years for Senior Engineer position)

➢ 5+ years in construction of power plants

➢ Previous experience working for the Owner, Consultant or EPC contractor on large CCGT projects is essential.

➢ Readiness to travel

➢ Readiness to be at site based in Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria whenever necessary.

➢ Previous international experience is required.

➢ Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.

➢ Effective oral and written communications and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the design team in the resolution of project related issues.

➢ Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast paced multi-disciplinary team environment