Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Kent is looking for a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to support Mechanical activities in developing the Mechanical designs for FEED's and EPC projects. The Senior Mechanical Rotating Engineer is typically accountable to the Lead Engineer. The corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental/Group Manager. This is part of a recruitment drive during 2024/5 to develop and grow our Front End and General Engineering capability in the UK. We are seeking high caliber people for this key Engineering role that have talent, enthusiasm, and drive to influence and be part of our exciting expansion plan. The UK Engineering group will support a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Low Carbon/ Energy Transition (CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction) as well as responsibly developing traditional international energy projects. Being confidently hands on particularly during 2024-5 as we grow, collaborative (including international workshare and teamworking) and committed to a long-term career within a high performing and close team are some of the key qualities we are seeking. Skills & Responsibilities:

• Capable of performing general duties with no direct supervision and within agreed schedules and budgets
• May undertake discrete specialist studies / technology reviews under supervision
• Liaises with other disciplines to achieve design consistency for project and departmental
• Supports the Lead Engineer in planning, and identifying technical issues which could limit progress, impact project budgets. Interfacing with the client
• Support training and mentoring of Graduate and Junior
• Provide expertise for Rotating design throughout the organisation as required
• The corporate reporting line is to respective Mechanical Group Manager.
• Senior Engineer may work on feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project with support from Lead/Principle Engineers.
• Works to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual and project requirements.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries and/or identifying trends and changes within the framework of management of change.
• Participates in factory acceptance tests, also supporting Engineers as required for Vendor issues.
• Participates in multi-discipline engineering design reviews and provides all necessary mechanical input and support to the close-out of actions.
• Reviews ITB documents submitted as the proposal.
• Ensures compatibility and compliance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with Kent's ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
• Provide expert knowledge for the design of packages.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Mechanical Group Manager.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development., We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.


• Typically holds a degree in mechanical engineering or post-graduate mechanical engineering qualification. Chartered status is preferred.
• Significant related experience of working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry.
• Good experience in the design of Rotating Equipment including but not limited to. All relevant API/ISO standards for rotating pumps, compressors, GT Generators/drivers and blowers in both FEED and EPC environments.
• Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects.
• In depth knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes .
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
Communication:
• Excellent communication skills.
Behaviour/ Core Competencies:
• Analytical and problem-solving mind.
• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-tasking/priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mind.
  
  If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet: We PLAY BIG We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE We are built on INFINITE THINKING Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.