One of our major Oil and gas clients has asked Airswift to seek a Mechanical Engineer for an initial 12-month assignment in Houston, TX

OVERVIEW Ensure that all compressor stations and metering facilities are designed by all regulations, applicable industry codes, and corporate standards. Define the scope, schedule, and budget for the design and materials for compressor station and metering facility projects. Manage the execution of the design deliverables by a third-party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule. Review and approve design deliverables, for example, drawings, technical reports, and material listing sheets. Participate in design review meeting with engineering firm, Project Manager, Operations, and Construction personnel to discuss the scope, design, and expected performance as well as work out constructability issues. Review vendor materials and quotations, prepare technical evaluations, and recommend selections based on technical merit, along with price and delivery. For example: gas compression equipment, vessels, buildings, generators, pipe, valves, and fittings. Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporated recommendations into future designs. Actively identify and communicate new lessons learned and quality incidents for assigned projects. Support department initiatives as required. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Civil, or other related Engineering fields. 7+ years of Engineering experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A valid driver’s license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check before hire. Work independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly. Problem solving using standards, modification of standards, and/or previous experience. Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff. The following are considered assets: 7 - 10 years of natural gas design experience for compressor stations and metering facilities. Knowledgeable and understand CFR 192 and other relevant codes. Time-sensitive deliverables. Work requires strong computer skills, typically using Microsoft Office applications. Physical Requirements include but are not limited to: Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods. Working Conditions: 80% of the work is office-based, working with multiple project teams. 20% of time is in the field scoping projects or supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.