Piping & Mechanical Engineer

As an Engineer in the petrochemical sector, you play a leading role in the design, development and improvement of a plant and you work closely together on the largest projects. Together with a team of experts, you will provide efficient and sustainable solutions that meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as Mechanical & Piping discipline engineer within multidisciplinary project teams
• Translate process and project requirements into mechanical and piping concepts and detailed designs
• Develop, review, and approve layouts, equipment specifications, P&IDs, piping routes, and isometrics
• Provide technical coordination and guidance to external engineering partners and contractors for mechanical and piping scopes
• Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, and tender documents
• Conduct technical evaluations of quotations and support supplier selection
• Hold technical discussions with suppliers of mechanical equipment and piping components
• Participate in technical clarification meetings
• Follow up on fabrication, delivery, and installation
• Support the project manager with cost estimates, planning, and risk analyses for mechanical and piping scopes
• Coordinate and follow up on execution activities on site
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety rules, and quality requirements
• Manage and follow up on punch lists through to full mechanical completion
• Provide support during pre-commissioning and start-up of mechanical and piping installations
• Monitor scope, budget, timing, and quality within the mechanical and piping discipline throughout the full project lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in mechanical and piping engineering within an industrial or project environment
• Strong knowledge of:
• Mechanical installations, both static and rotating equipment
• Piping systems, materials, supports, and installation techniques
• Pumps, valves, and basic thermodynamics
• Experience in brownfield environments is a strong asset
• Able to work independently with 2D and/or 3D design tools, such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in preparing technical specifications and tender documentation
• Knowledge of industrial CAPEX project methodologies
• Familiar with relevant mechanical and piping standards and good engineering practices
• A VCA certificate, or willingness to obtain one in line with site requirements, is considered an asset
• Fluent in Dutch, both spoken and written
• Good command of English, sufficient for technical documentation and professional discussions

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