The Technical Advisor Machinery / Packages serves as a senior technical authority providing expert guidance and advisory support for packaged mechanical equipment across complex engineering projects. The role contributes directly to value creation through technical decision-making, consulting, and oversight of critical package systems for onshore, offshore, LNG, and FLNG facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a recognized technical authority for machinery and packaged equipment across projects
- Provide advisory and consulting support on complex engineering and package-related matters
- Develop specifications, datasheets, and technical requirements for packaged equipment
- Lead technical bid evaluations and provide recommendations for package selection
- Review vendor drawings and coordinate technical information with internal engineering teams
- Support FEED-stage engineering activities related to package systems
- Guide engineers in understanding process flows, P&IDs, and system schematics
- Oversee engineering of large gas compression systems, utility packages, and HVAC systems
- Support vendor coordination, factory acceptance testing, and technical clarifications
- Provide field commissioning and start-up support when required
Support global projects through short-term travel and assignments as neededThe Tech. Advisor Machinery will serve as a subject matter expert in rotating machinery and packaged units across exploration, production, refining, and transportation operations. The role is responsible for developing technical requirements, providing guidance to engineering teams, and representing the company in client and contractor engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a specialist and subject matter expert in a specific machinery or package item.
- Develop technical requirements, specifications, and selection criteria for rotating machinery, packaged units, material handling, and solids processing systems in compliance with industry codes and standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and less experienced engineers.
- Perform man-hour estimates for proposals, develop manpower planning (MPP), and monitor project progress.
- Implement catch-up plans to meet project timelines and targets.
- Represent, advocate, and negotiate on behalf of the company with clients and contractors.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with average experience of 15+ years, preferably as a lead in medium to large projects.
- Specialist in Offshore, Onshore, Petrochemical, Refinery, FPSO, and Brownfield projects.
- Working knowledge of current API standards (API-616, API-617, API-618, & API-610) for rotating equipment, including centrifugal pumps, reciprocating gas compressors, auxiliary systems, steam and gas turbines.
- Basic understanding of PFDs & PIDs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in engineering of packaged equipment
- Extensive exposure to Oil & Gas projects, with experience in LNG, FLNG, or offshore facilities preferred
- Strong understanding of FEED-stage package engineering and design practices
