Mechanical & Process Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Mechanical & Process Engineering Manager oversees all engineering and design activities within the Mechanical and Process Engineering groups, ensuring efficient execution of projects and adherence to industry standards. This role involves delegating tasks, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and best practices in the oil & gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Assign and supervise engineers in the execution of project work.
• Define requirements for design of equipment on offshore and onshore oil & gas production facilities.
• Provide input for cost estimates and scopes of work for proposals.
• Ensure the RFP is understood and deliverables are clear.
• Ensure the overall quality and technical accuracy associated with deliverables produced by all team members.
• Serve as technical advisor and facilitate communication around complex interdepartmental or project assignments.
• Check drawings and calculations produced by direct reports, as required.
• Coordinate with drafting and piping in preparation of mechanical and process drawings.
• Provide engineering calculations for sizing and selection of equipment.
• Prepare various studies associated with selection of equipment.
• Prepare specifications and datasheets for various equipment.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings for the platform or facilities.
• Prepare Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) as required to define the facility design.
• Coordinate work with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide a basis for and execute engineering calculations for sizing and selection of equipment.
• Oversee preparation of equipment specifications, material requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS in mechanical or chemical engineering
• 15+ years experience in mechanical or process engineering activities
• Minimum 10 years experience in design of facilities and various mechanical/process equipment (vessels, pumps, heat exchangers)
• Familiar with ANSI, NFPA, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, NACE and OSHA standards
• Ability to provide practical guidance and interpretations of industry codes and standards
• Understand the fundamental principles behind rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines)
• Experience in companies providing engineering services to the Chemical, Refining and Petrochemical industry
• Familiarity with vendors/suppliers used in fabrication of oil and gas equipment along the Gulf Coast, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basin
• Experience in conceptual engineering, FEED (Front End Engineering Design), detail design and consultation.

Nice-to-haves

• A registered professional engineer is a plus
• Minimum two years experience in design of offshore projects
• Experience in design of LNG and/or cryogenic facilities is a plus
• Experience in design of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities is a plus
• Experience in CO2 capture and storage is a plus.