Location: Darwin LNG
Work Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Hourly
Working Hours: 8 hours per day
Position Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering team within the Operations Support department.
• The role is based in Darwin, supporting the sustained operations of a leading onshore LNG facility.

Responsibilities:

• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
• Conduct activities safely and efficiently, adhering to organizational policies.
• Ensure the welfare of personnel and the protection of assets and the environment.

Technical Integrity and Compliance

• Maintain technical integrity of mechanical equipment, meeting safety case performance standards and design assumptions.
• Oversee maintenance strategies and ensure accuracy and currency of equipment drawings.

Reliability and Maintenance

• Implement preventive maintenance tasks and performance monitoring programs.
• Manage quality assurance for contractor and staff work.
• Analyze operational data, troubleshoot failures, and implement plant improvements.
• Develop and oversee condition monitoring programs.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with mechanical equipment.
• Implement assurance plans to ensure risk controls.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical input for maintenance and operational strategies.
• Support breakdowns, planned shutdowns, and management of change.
• Evaluate vendor documentation, develop engineering standards, and conduct safety analyses.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Planning and Budgeting

• Contribute to budgeting cycles and maintenance/shutdown planning for the LNG facility.

Performance Management

• Set measurable goals and contribute to training and development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Over 10 years of experience in oil and gas operations, with a focus on maintenance or integrity. Combined Cycle Power Station experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards related to mechanical systems.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and SAP.
• Expertise in mechanical systems and operational environments, particularly static mechanical equipment.

Other Requirements:

• Capability to review technical evaluations and vendor documentation.
• Experience in risk and safety analysis (e.g., HAZID, HAZOPS, RCA).