Lead Mechanical Engineer - Shiplift construction

Guildhall's client is a top 10 ENR Engineering conglomerate that is currently working on multiple large scale projects in Saudi Arabia. We are currently looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their Marine project. Candidates with Dry Dock experience would be preferred.


Role description:

• Ensures the Equipment engineering support to the projects technical team and construction team.
• Acquires and understands the Project goals from Contract, specific documentation and the kick-off meeting.
• Sets up the procedure for the control of Discipline activities.
• Contributes to define the Discipline list of activities, list of deliverables and time schedule in accordance with project requirements.
• Produces a detailed list of in / out critical information
• Produces the methodologies / Design Premises comprehensive of all necessary data, general and specific design guidelines.
• Assists the Discipline Coordinator in the Project team of Specialists set up and in verifying the effectiveness of working instruments.
• Ensures the achievement of assigned goals and the fulfilment of the project quality requirements and the contractual obligations.
• Takes any corrective action within the Specialists group necessary for this purpose or reports to PEM for more extensive problems.
• Technical reference for Specialists and Designers and ensure the participation to the interdisciplinary activities.
• Monitor and report actual progress / check for Equipment and Packages Discipline activities, including control of men-hours and delivered documents; particular care is required for subcontracted activities.
• Coordinates the evaluation of the design changes to the original scope of work and verify the implementation of those approved.
• Is aware and keep track of all interface (in / out) information.
• Checks and signs all produced documents (internal or subcontracted) like design reports, technical specifications, drawings, etc.
• Attends to internal review activities and inter-discipline check meetings.
• Provides technical support to Project group.
• Provides technical support to Procurement, Subcontracting and Construction activities included in the scope of work
• Reports to the Project staff and to the Client whenever required.
• Ensures follow-up activities.

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