Principal Mechanical Engineer

LutechChiswick, London, EnglandOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 6 days ago

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About this role

Job Overview:

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Mechanical Engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Mechanical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Mechanical Engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise as well as broad knowledge of the Mechanical discipline within the Engineering function.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering
- 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
- Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
- Seasoned structural knowledge
- Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
- Able to solve problems without assistance
- Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
- HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
- Fluent in the English language
- Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
- Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to: The reassignment to other McDermott offices
- The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
- The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
- The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications

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