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Proven expertise in the execution of FEED, detailed engineering, procurement support, and technical assurance activities for medium to large-scale power generation projects (700 MW and above).\nResponsible for leading and mentoring a team of engineers and designers, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, cost-effective, and technically compliant engineering solutions in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and company procedures. Provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including equipment selection, bid evaluation, vendor document review, design optimization, and stakeholder engagement.\nA minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in power generation engineering, with demonstrated capability in managing engineering deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring the quality, integrity, and timely execution of projects.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nThe duties and responsibilities will be as follows but may not be limited to\nLead, supervise, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers.\nDevelop engineering execution plans, deliverable registers, manpower plans, and schedules.\nEnsure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, specifications, and company procedures.\nReview and approve equipment data sheets, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering deliverables.\nLead technical bid evaluations and provide 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personnel.\nQualifications & Years of Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.\nMinimum 15 years of relevant experience in power generation projects, involving FEED, detailed engineering and procurement support is required.\nDemonstrated experience with large-scale power generation projects (700 MW and above).\nExperience in combined-cycle, cogeneration, or conventional thermal power plants is required.\nProfessional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional certification is desirable.\nExperience in Oil & Gas, industrial utilities, or energy transition projects would be advantageous.\nKey Skills & Technical Competencies:\nExtensive knowledge of engineering design methodologies, construction practices, commissioning procedures, and project execution requirements.\nExtensive knowledge and application of international codes, standards, and recommended practices including ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, NEC, IEC, 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