Team Lead - Mechanical Engineer - Brisbane Australia

The Team Lead - Mechanical Engineer role plays a pivotal role in supporting the Mechanical Department Manager by overseeing day-to-day technical operations, leading project teams, and ensuring the successful execution of projects within the department. Their role is both technical and managerial, bridging the gap between the department's strategic objectives and the technical work performed by the engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of Mechanical Engineers
• Ensure quality of Mechanical deliverables
• Train and mentor engineers on the team
• Workload plan with local team as well as with global workshare
• Interface with Clients, project team and vendors to define project scope, resolve technical issues, and assist with preparation of procurement documents (technical specifications)
• Prepare engineering scope of work packages and work with vendors to supply mechanical equipment.
• Complete Technical Bid Evaluations
• Check vendor equipment drawings to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications
• Coordinate with vendor for packages and equipment
• Ensure consistency and integrity of all major equipment in accordance with all codes and specifications
• Perform studies and write reports on equipment selection
• Adhere to project schedule and budget for all mechanical deliverables and provide feedback on budget/schedules
• Interface with the other engineering disciplines (process, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation, etc.) to ensure a coordinated design
• Proficient in ASME Sec. VIII code for pressure vessel design, ASME B31.3 code for Piping, TEMA for Heat exchangers and API for pumps and compressors as well as all relevant Australian standards.

Key Skills

• 15+ years experience in Oil and Gas, EPCM experience is an asset
• Must possess strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must have experience with all types of mechanical equipment (static and rotating equipment as well as piping and valves)
• Experience with reciprocating compressors and Package Experience is an asset.
• Must be familiar with Australian codes and standards
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Education & Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• P. Eng. RPEQ is preferred 
• 15+ years oil and gas experience with EPCM background. 
• Package Engineering Experience
• Reciprocating Compressor Experience
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards
• Experience leading of team of 5 or more Mechanical Engineers