Principal Engineer - Mechanical

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.

What will you be doing?

1. Required activities to facilitate smooth and timely delivery of assigned Mechanical Engineering scopes to acceptable company standard.
2. Progress reporting as required for assigned scopes.
3. Compliance with policy, process, and regulations.
4. Project awareness of risks and mitigating actions.
5. Promotion of compliance with company Health & Safety standards.
6. Lead / participate in meetings as required to deliver the contracted workscope.
7. Category C scopes from define (FEED) phase through to execution and handover.
8. Preparation of mechanical specifications, datasheets, etc.
9. Mechanical package management.
10. Perform all technical duties in a highly competent and efficient manner.

We think you should have:

1. Degree qualified, Chartered Engineer
2. Significant engineering design experience in the offshore oil & gas industry including brownfield modification projects.
3. Front End, FEED and EPC experience.
4. Previous experience in leadership/supervisory position; Ability to manage and plan own work scope and that of assigned engineers/designers.
5. Experience of multiple office execution/workshare/home working and collaboration with multi-cultural teams.
6. Experience in preparation of technical specifications, data sheets, requisitions and technical assessment of supplier bids.
7. Experience in Supplier Package Management / Document Review of mechanical equipment and packages.
8. Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing of mechanical equipment and packages.
9. Knowledge of static mechanical equipment including vessel and filtration equipment packages.
10. Knowledge of mechanical rotating equipment including process and utility pump packages.
11. Sound knowledge of the relevant design codes for the design of systems and equipment on offshore installations.
12. Offshore project experience.

More reasons to work with us:

1. Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects.
2. A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey.
3. Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services.
4. Additional benefits including, bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity.
5. Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week.

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one's identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.