Career Opportunities: Mechanical / Piping Engineer
Job Requsition ID -  Energy & Marine (40050000) - United Kingdom - Scotland - Rosyth
 
Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing over 28,000 people across the world. Babcock offer a hugely diverse number of career options.

Role Overview
 
To perform all Mechanical & Piping Engineering work in support of winning and delivering large scale process-engineering themed projects for our key markets including marine and offshore liquefied gas transportation/storage and onshore petrochemical with end-customers of major worldwide shipyards and oil majors.
 
The candidate should have experience in mechanical and piping systems design and analysis.
 
Role Function
 

• Design activities associated with marine and onshore liquefied gas plants, ensuring safe and economical design while striving for continuous improvement.
• Development of piping system designs to satisfy technical specifications, in collaboration with client and project team.
• Development of cost effective technical solutions.
• Preparation of technical datasheets, material lists, calculations, engineering reports and operating/installation/commissioning procedures.
• Supporting development of plant layouts and plant 3D models.
• Review, checking and approval of piping isometrics, support drawings and bill of materials.
• Supporting the development of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's).
• Evaluation of vendor quotations for mechanical/piping equipment.
• Providing engineering support to manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning stages.
• Chair and contribute to Design Review meetings.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to colleagues.
• Communications with regulatory bodies, clients and vendors.
• Adhering to company policies and procedures.

 
Experience Sought
 
 

• Technical competence for the above responsibilities
• Clear and confident communicator
• Fluency in the English language (verbal and written)
• Able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly motivated with an attention to detail
• Ability to lead tasks and work to tight timescales
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Capable of supporting Graduate Engineers
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions.
• Experience gained in a similar position ideally from a highly regulated industry. This could be from but is not limited to Defence, Pharmaceutical or Oil & Gas
• Good working knowledge of MathCAD, AutoCAD, AutoPIPE (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience working to design codes (experience of ASME VIII, ASTM, BS and EN codes is desirable)
• Pipe Stress Analysis (PSA) and/or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is desirable.
• Experience of the following is desirable:
• Piping and piping components (valves, pipe supports, etc)
• Pressure vessels
• Hydraulic systems & equipment
• Mechanical process equipment (pumps, compressors, etc)
• Material selection
• Manufacturing/fabrication methods
• Structural design and analysis
• Vibration analysis and mitigation
• Cryogenic piping applicationsReporting to the Team Leader - Buying, the main tasks and activities of this function are: -

 
Qualifications:
 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience). Preferably Chartered accreditation.
• 5+ years relevant experience  
  Security
  Successful candidates will need to satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements and may be required to complete a medical assessment.
  The role will be in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and involve working with controlled goods, technology and/or services.  This may require you to meet enhanced security and regular screening checks.
  Location
  Based at Rosyth Business Park on the Firth of Forth at Rosyth, which is 3 miles south of Dunfermline. Rosyth is less than 15 miles from Edinburgh. As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a vibrant city with something for everyone. It's home to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Castle and famous festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival and Hogmanay Street Party. 
  Company Information
  This role is based at Babcock International Group's Rosyth site, where we undertake engineering projects across Naval and Commercial Marine, Oil and Gas, Renewables and Specialised Manufacturing'
  Babcock has a large design and technology capability providing a wide range of support activities including feasibility and project definition studies, detail design and draughting, development trials, noise and vibration analysis, structural analysis, project management, integrated logistic support and risk management
  Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. 
  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fit your specific needs. 
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  Application Information
  If you are currently employed by Babcock please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy.  You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a Babcock role.
  

 
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