Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our client is a global provider of services and engineering solutions and work in diverse environments offering the scale and scope to approach any territory or technical challenge. Employing over 20,000 personnel they operate in around 40 countries worldwide

As Senior Mechanical Engineer your main responsibilities will include

Gain knowledge/expertise in all aspects of specific types of equipment and associated technology used within the department.
Execute the delegated work within the defined schedule with limited supervision.
Prepare equipment requisitions, specifications, data sheets, drawings, calculations, technical recommendations, bid tabulations, data schedules, etc., as required, for approval by the Principal Mechanical Engineer.
Review vendor drawings and documentation, supervised by the Principal Mechanical Engineer.
Execute feasibility studies for equipment, for approval by the Principal Mechanical Engineer.
Prepare and/or update company standards, data sheets, drawings, etc., as directed.
Assist in the inspection of equipment when required.
Participate in external and in-house training.
Subject to availability, familiarise oneself with the programming and utilisation of PC's and engineering software.
Identify developments in equipment technologies pertinent to the company's business.
Recommend new techniques and methods of working for greater efficiency.
Implement company and departmental policies and procedures.
Recommend improvements to company operating procedures.
Ensure Health & Safety responsibilities are adhered to and understood
Understand obligations and ensure that all staff are aware of their obligations under the Health and Safety Act.
Ensure that all staff are working to the company procedures, specifications, standards and any project specific addenda.
Provide technical direction, Control and Engineering assistance to subordinates.
Act as training mentor for graduates

Competencies
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering subjects relative to engineering contracting, and the ability to work with limited supervision.
Qualification to BSc or B.Eng or M.Eng Mechanical Engineering standard is preferred
High Level of personal computer literacy
Team Leader with good communication skills

This is a contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 86615

Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operating in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment