Mechanical Design Engineer Charttech Solutions

Innovation is at the core of who we are. As leaders in cleantech development and environmental services, we are passionate about making a difference to the Environment and to our clients. We are a growing organisation, but close enough to our roots for your voice to be heard, giving you the opportunity, you desire to have a genuine impact. If you share our passion for making a difference, and value a collaborative team environment where your creative ideas and commitment to exceeding Client expectations can excel, then this position may be for you!

CHAR Technologies is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering mechanical engineering leadership for large scale, complex high temperature pyrolysis, renewable natural gas and hydrogen plants.

The position is an integral part of the CharTech Solutions team who works closely with all key stakeholders to ensure consistency in the implementation of our business projects, the prequalification documents as well as tendering. You will provide consistency through all project life cycle where assignments involve 2D and 3D drafting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare datasheets, technical specification, technical bid evaluations for Engineering, Selection and Procurement assistance of Equipment & Packages like biomass handling equipment, Pumps, Kilns, Thermal Oxidizers, Gas Treatment Systems, Fans and Blower
• Ensure compliance with Industry Codes & Standards and Guidelines related to mechanical equipment.
• Plan and execute detailed design drawings, layouts, and P&IDs for various mechanical equipment.
• Produce documentation, basis of designs, procurement specifications, etc., tailored to the specific stage of project completion, covering all aspects of mechanical engineering.
• Co-ordinate and co-operate with company’s design office for all disciplines to ensure works & contracts progress in technical and commercial terms.
• Understand fabrication process, critical element/ critical path and how its influence the delivery of equipment.
• Comfortable working within a multidiscipline environment and communicating with project stakeholders.
• Witness Vendor FAT / shop testing, and review test reports and provide relevant comments.
• Provide remote support during construction and commissioning, then travel to site as needed to troubleshoot mechanical performance of installed equipment during or after startup.
• Actively participate in the equipment / project HAZOP
• Provide cost‐saving options measures during project execution phase or during proposal, if requested, and if available
• Support the preparation of bids and estimates.
• Understand the overall project scope of work to lead and guide the discipline production engineering team to meet project fabrication deliverables in line with the fabrication sequence/ schedule.
• Follow up on technical scope of work of vendors & support process engineers in selecting type of equipment.

Requirements:

5+ years gas process equipment, piping, valves and instrumentation mechanical design, specification and troubleshooting experience with increasing responsibility with a system integrator or EPC/EPCM.

Proven experience in the successful specification, procurement and troubleshooting of gas processing equipment for $10M+ projects.

Strong background working with Syngas, Hydrogen and RNG processing equipment is preferred, but transferrable experience will be considered.

Ability to identify alternatives and engage suppliers in technical discussions to determine the best equipment alternatives and options for each project.

Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate with cross functional internal/ external engineering and project management teams.

Strong business acumen and analytical skills, and the ability to apply business logic in decision-making and problem-solving.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and typically 5+ years of related work experience
• Navisworks/Revit/BIM experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in utilizing 2D/3D CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering.