Lead Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) - VR/31768

Seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) on a contract basis for an E&P company based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. It is a contract position that is anticipated to run for 6-9 months and the company are only considering PAYE contractors for this particular role.

Reporting to the Engineering & Modifications Leader, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Leading discipline engineers: setting priorities, providing guidance, and monitoring progress.
• Providing specialist technical advice to Tier 1 and offshore personnel for safe and efficient operations.
• Investigating incidents, support RCA processes, and implementing preventive actions.
• Conducting technical surveys on-site / offshore and at vendor locations.
• Verifying maintenance and inspection strategies for cost and reliability optimisation.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are prioritised within operational plans.
• Acting as Proponent Engineer for facility modification projects; prepare / review scopes, economic justification, and ensure proper close-out.
• Taking ownership of complex, high-risk, or high-cost maintenance activities.
• Reviewing new materials for QC codes and MRP stock levels.
• Analysing equipment performance (failure rates, obsolescence, defect trends) and recommend long-term solutions.
• Leading multi-discipline teams for complex equipment problem resolution.
• Developing operating philosophy and duty / standby modes for rotating equipment.
• Serving as Emergency Response Team member as required.

Experience / Qualifications:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree qualification, or similar, is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role, directly within the North Sea Oil & Gas industry, is essential.
• Major rotating equipment engineering experience, directly within the North Sea Oil & Gas industry, is essential.
• Previous offshore / site experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in planning and executing major overhauls on rotating equipment is essential.
• Applicants should have strong experience in the maintenance and operation of Siemens and Rolls Royce GT engine packages.
• Previous experience in managing OEM contracts for major rotating equipment is essential.

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