Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Department: Mechanical

Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Location: Houston, TX

Estimate Salary Range: $ 145 USD to $ 195 USD per annum

Equinox Engineering USA Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinox Engineering Ltd. which is a Calgary-based EPCM firm. We are a market leader in oil and gas processing specializing in facilities design, implementation and operational assistance for natural gas, conventional and heavy oil projects. Our clients include several of the largest oil & gas producers worldwide, and we are currently executing a wide range of Renewable Natural Gas, Carbon Capture & Sequestration, Gas Processing, Oil Processing and Pipeline Projects.

Summary:

Equinox Engineering is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

• 10 years + EPCM experience in Oil and Gas.
• Previous experience in supervising a small team of Engineers is considered an asset.
• Lead the successful completion of assigned mechanical engineering tasks and engineering deliverables.
• Interface with the other engineering disciplines (process, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation, etc.) to ensure a coordinated design and engineering deliverables are completed.
• Interface with Clients, project team and vendors to define project scope, resolve technical issues, and assist with preparation of procurement documents (technical specifications).
• Lead Client/vendor/contractor meetings.
• Lead in project planning and execution.
• Field trips to client site as required determining scope of mechanical tasks.
• Size and select equipment, materials, and process systems.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Check vendor equipment drawings to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Specifying, evaluating and selecting oil and gas processing equipment.
• P&ID and mechanical drawing development.
• Design involvement will include pipeline, pressure piping, pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Equipment specifications and evaluations; mechanical drawing development & review.
• Provide comprehensive design services by supporting the establishment of design criteria and the preparation of specifications, design computations, drawings, models, and bills of material in accordance with basic project requirements.
• Prepare engineering scope of work packages and work with vendors to supply mechanical equipment.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of all major equipment in accordance with all codes and specifications.
• Perform design calculations using Compress and Nozzle Pro.
• Proficient in ASME Sec. VIII code for pressure vessel design, ASME B31.3 code for piping, heat transfer design for heat exchangers and API codes.
• Experience with the NACE standards and its application.

Key Skills:

• Supervisory skills are considered an asset.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conventional oil, heavy oil and sweet and sour gas project experience is preferred.
• Business Development skills are highly valued along with client interface.

• Familiarity with Stress Analysis Software.
• Knowledgeable in specifying and procurement of all types of mechanical equipment and packages.

Education and Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE). – Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 10 + years oil and gas experience – EPCM background.
• Excellent working knowledge of static and rotating equipment design.
• Experience with piping and pipelines stress analysis.
• Must be familiar with ABSA requirements.
• Applicable knowledge with codes (ASME, API).

Equinox Success Statement

Equinox delivers focused & experienced premium teams customized with the best technical expertise to align with client culture and requirements to ensure successful projects on a repeatable basis.