Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

To perform various Front-Engineering assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories as well as general industry practices relative to architectural and for the approval of the Manager-Mechanical. To provide technical inputs, study and other technical services during the project development stage. To prepare specifications and provide comments on offered technologies of vendors / contractors. To review the design, plans and drawings and provide additional comments for revisions. To conduct random inspection and testing (or witness testing / commissioning) to ensure the workmanship of vendors and contractors shall be conducted by lead architect during construction stage especially for concrete and reinforcements. To provide technical services assistance to plant management such as redesign and retrofitting and improvement of maintenance study of plant systems for higher plant reliability and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A.Project Development

1.Conduct Front End Engineering Design of Boiler, Steam Turbine and BOP Mechanical Systems

2.Prepare/provide comments on Boiler, Steam Turbine and BOP mechanical systems Minimum Functional Specifications

3.Review and provide comments on the submitted proposals’ mechanical systems, specs and control philosophy

B.Project Management

1.Review the submitted mechanical equipment and systems technical data, plans and drawings of the EPC contractor in compliance with the company, national and international standards.

2.Inspect the EPC contractor installation, testing and commissioning methods and procedure of mechanical systems to ensure to adhere in the Good Industry Practice criteria.

3.Inspect the installed mechanical equipment technical specifications and check the equipment parts mounting, balancing and alignment.

4.Perform operations, vibration, thermal and pressure tests on newly installed mechanical equipment. Analyze the trend of readings of vibrations, thermal / temperatures of rotating equipment; recommend counter measure and course of action to prevent the breakdown of equipment.

5.Analyze the EPC contractor submitted mechanical system diagrams and recommend revisions on system that will correct probable equipment failures.

6.Monitor the on-time completion of installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment and recommend measures to avoid delays.

7.Participate in the Factory Acceptance and Commissioning tests of mechanical systems and equipment

8.Participate in the site and acceptance tests and commissioning of related mechanical equipment and systems

C.Plant Operations and Maintenance

1.Develop mechanical equipment and systems operations and maintenance standard procedures.

2.Evaluate the plant performance test and recommend heat rate improvement

3.Analyze plant equipment failures and recommend reliability improvement

4.Conduct a study on reconfiguration/redesign of Boiler, Steam Turbine, and BOP (Balance of Plant) systems.

D.Others

5.Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Management.

6.Must be willing to be assigned in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, wherever the Management deems that the technical services are needed.

Technical Competencies and Skills

SKILLS: • Able to operate various software and equipment proprietary to several vendors. • Able to perform basic mechanical and chemical tests. • Experience in design; equipment sixing and selection the following equipment: HVAC; Fire Protection; Pumps and Piping System; Water Treatment; Wastewater and Sewage System; Material Handling System (Conveyors, Bucket Elevators); Hoists and Cranes, Dust Collectors; Compressed Air System; Condensers and Heat Exchangers, etc. • Actual experience in Coal Power Plant Design; Construction; Test and Commissioning will be an advantage. • Highly Trustworthy, with sense of strong discipline and integrity • With leadership and management skills • Know-how in documenting and recording • Customer service oriented towards both internal and external customers • Capable of communicating to all levels in the organization and able to express ideas clearly • Know how in computer applications (Microsoft Office Skills, adobe, etc.) • Understanding and awareness of Environment

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

I. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, must be a licensed engineer. Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) / PME (Professional Mechanical Engineer). II. EXPERIENCE: • At least 7 - 9 years of experience in power, energy industry