Static Equipment Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• To have single - point responsibility for all mechanical equipment engineering (static equipment) design deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
• Provide input to the preparation of Technical Work Practices (TWP’s) and Standards
• Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
• To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
• To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and Undertake pre qualification of third parties
• Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors and OEM’s as required to conclude the project deliverables in accordance with the project scope and provide third party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required.
• Define scope of work for 3 rd Party sub contracts as required.
• Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids
• Review of Vendor Documents on Detailed Engineering Projects
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry
• Must have strong FEED, Pre-FEED experience in Offshore projects
• Experience should not mostly be in EPC or PMC
• Have involvement in Conceptual studies for Fields developments projects
• Experience in mega projects developments

Desired candidate profile

1. Design & Analysis of Static Equipment:

• Pressure Vessels: Designing pressure vessels to withstand internal and external pressures, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with codes like ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), API 650, or PD 5500.
• Storage Tanks: Experience with the design of storage tanks (above-ground and underground) for various fluids, including implementing safety features like pressure relief systems, corrosion allowance, and leak detection.
• Heat Exchangers: Designing and analyzing heat exchangers, including shell and tube, air-cooled, and plate heat exchangers, ensuring thermal efficiency and pressure design requirements.
• Reactors & Columns: Expertise in the design and analysis of reactors, distillation columns, and absorption towers for chemical processing plants, ensuring structural and thermal efficiency.
• Piping & Nozzles: Designing nozzles, flanges, and connections for static equipment and ensuring their compatibility with the piping system in terms of stress, load-bearing, and vibration.

2. Structural Integrity & Stress Analysis:

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Proficiency in using FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or COMSOL) to analyze the structural integrity of static equipment under operational, thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads.
• Stress Calculations: Conducting detailed stress analysis to ensure that static equipment can handle internal and external forces, including cyclic stresses, thermal expansion, and vibration.
• Fatigue Analysis: Analyzing potential fatigue failure of static equipment, particularly under cyclical pressure or temperature changes, and designing for fatigue resistance.

3. Code Compliance & Standards:

• Industry Codes: A deep understanding of international and regional codes and standards governing static equipment design, such as:
  • ASME BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
  • ASME VIII (Pressure Vessels)
  • API 650 (Storage Tanks)
  • TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association)
  • PED (Pressure Equipment Directive, EU)
  • ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for quality and environmental management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Ensuring designs meet industry standards for safety, environmental regulations, and operational efficiency, including safety factors for materials, welding, and corrosion prevention.

4. Material Selection & Specifications:

• Material Properties: Expertise in selecting materials that are appropriate for static equipment, considering factors such as corrosion resistance, temperature tolerance, pressure ratings, and mechanical properties (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys).
• Corrosion Management: Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and how to design static equipment with protective measures (e.g., coating, corrosion allowance, cathodic protection) to ensure longevity and reduce maintenance costs.