The Mechanical Department Manager, reporting to the Engineering Manager, will lead and develop direct reporting personnel, assure consistent application of client, industry and Nexus standards and collaborate with other Nexus technical and project leaders to improve process efficiency while consistently meeting project budget and delivery commitments. The Mechanical Department Manager should be comfortable interfacing with clients, visiting clients' facilities and performing physical work such as walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing stairs/ladders. The Mechanical Department Manager must demonstrate keen interpersonal, leadership, organizational and technical skills and have a thorough understanding of project management and controls practices.
Key Accountabilities:
Creating a culture of collaboration, safety appreciation and camaraderie within the mechanical department
Establishing goals, plans and taking action to develop each direct report's technical and soft skills
Assurance that discipline deliverables meet code, client and Nexus technical requirements
Assignment of personnel to projects based on both project and skill requirements
Establishing and meeting budgeted hours and timing for project mechanical discipline deliverables
Collaborating with other Nexus leaders to improve department and project delivery efficiency
Responsibilities:
Consistently follow Nexus policies and practices applicable to the mechanical department
Understand and teach key elements of process safety and its impact on mechanical design
Planning and organizing department activities
Ensure checking of mechanical design packages is completed, by the Department Manger or qualified staff, and technically adheres to project scope, client standards, and industry standards
Lead and/or actively participate in departmental and project technical design and quality reviews
Write performance reviews, development plans and resolve performance challenges
Onboard, train, and establish mentoring plan for new staff
Confer with higher levels of management
Competencies/Qualifications:
Working knowledge and appreciation of process safety management and inherently safer design concepts
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
Experience building and developing high functioning teams
Field engineering experience relative to fixed and rotating equipment installation and troubleshooting
Deep understanding of mechanical design, stress analysis and engineering practices
Understanding of Project Management and Project Controls concepts
Experience managing discipline/project team work according to defined project budgets and schedules
Understanding and appreciation of design, engineering and analysis tools including AutoCAD, PV Elite, NozzlePro, and Caesar II for pipe stress analysis
Experience in petroleum/refining, chemical, or energy industries is preferred
Keen understanding of industry Standards from API, ASME, ASTM, PIP, etc.
Working knowledge of risk management practices
Educational/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required
Advanced degree a plus
Minimum of 10 years mechanical design and/or stress calculation experience
EIT/PE Certification a plus
Active participation in professional organizations a plus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.