Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer (Package Equipment)
Location: US, TX, Houston
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.

Description:
Corporate overviewAker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry faces now and in the futureAker Engineering & Technology based in Houston is a leading international provider of front end studies, engineering, procurement and project management services needed for initiating and undertaking of contracts for the oil & gas industry, both onshore and offshore. The company is also a major contributor of new technology and products, new knowledge and new methods for efficient cost saving and environmentally friendly exploitation of the world's oil and gas reserves.Responsibilities and tasksResponsible for the execution and co-ordination of the technical & procurement activities of assigned packages, with a specific focus on Package Equipment (Makeup Water, Chemical Injection etc)....This includes activities such as:- Identify available equipment types for the specified equipment service and duty- Undertake equipment sizing to determine footprint and weight requirements, input to layout, electrical load and weight/cost estimate- Justify and recommend equipment selection and document the selection via study reports- Close cooperation with the Process, Layout and other disciplines to ensure robust solution.- Liaison with equipment suppliers to support the equipment selection process- Managing design interfaces for package equipment.- Compiling Technical Requisitions & Specifications for Budget, Enquiry and Purchase Order.- Execution of technical Pre-Order Activities.- Evaluating Supplier bids/solutions for package equipment.

Requirements:
Qualifications & personal attributes Experience:7 years' experience in engineering and technical procurement activities associated with process and/or utility package Equipment in Oil and Gas, Petrochemical and related industriedQualifications:Degree in Mechanical EngineeringChartered EngineerA positive and flexible approach to assigned tasks is required

Benefits:
We offer• Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future.• An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues.• Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance.•Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future•An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues•Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance• A good and creative working environment in a technical driven organisation. • Interesting and challenging work tasks in one of the leading oil & gas technology companies worldwide. • Good career development opportunities nationally and internationally • An expansive company under constant development