Sr. Technical Advisor - Mechanical

Sr. Technical Advisor - Mechanical

Under broad direction, supervises and leads a group of engineers. Provides technical & task direction over a group and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower-level professionals. Plans, budgets, organizes, executes and controls an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering program or an entire engineering program of moderate scope. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as assigned staff productivity, assigned initiative completions and control of associated budgets (time and/or monetary). Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related, advancing experience.

• Knowledgeable with analysis of mechanical/fluid/thermal systems
  
• In-depth understanding of machine design, application, maintenance, reliability & troubleshooting
  
• Knowledgeable with rotordynamic principles, application and analysis
  
• Ability to provide technical guidance and development plans for less experienced engineers
  
• Knowledgeable of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps; hydraulic power recovery turbines; centrifugal, reciprocating and rotary compressors; steam and gas turbine drivers; electric motors, adjustable speed drives and associated auxiliary components and systems
  
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
  
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills
  
• Strategic thinking coupled with action and follow through
  

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Technology or equivalent Engineering field
  
• Certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer, or willingness to obtain
  
• Experience with chemical, petrochemical, refining, ammonia, methanol, nitric acid, ethylene, Hydrogen and oil & gas projects is preferred
  
• Project and Program Management
  
• Equipment Life-Cycle Management
  
• Direct experience with installation and commissioning of complex Machinery & Systems
  
• Engineering, Specification, Requisitioning and Purchasing experience required.
  

• Client Relations
  
• Schedule
  
• Cost
  
• Contracts
  
• Project Management
  
• Proprietary Equipment Provision
  
• Intellectual Property Protection
  

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Minimum of 10+ years CURRENT Applicable Experience
  

• Must be willing and available for 25-50% domestic and international travel
  
• Meets the conditions mentioned in the Position Description & Summary sections above.
  

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