Principal Mechanical Static Engineer

About Us

Worley is an international firm specializing in energy, chemicals, and resource sectors, headquartered in Australia. We collaborate with clients to deliver projects and add value throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets, offering services from consulting and engineering to procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning. Our approach incorporates advanced engineering expertise and AI-powered delivery to support clients in managing complex challenges and advancing towards sustainable solutions.

Role Purpose

The Principal Mechanical Static Engineer identifies and implements solutions to complex engineering challenges using advanced practices and techniques. The role demands extensive knowledge in mechanical static engineering, often functioning as a technical advisor or discipline leader on significant projects. Responsibilities may include leading teams and managing engineering administration related to projects and disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development by maintaining an updated profile and resume, establishing positive relations with clients, suppliers, and contractors, and contributing to proposals through strategy, cost estimation, content creation, and presentations.
• Communicate resource needs and skill requirements to supervisors, ensure coverage for project work absences, mentor and train personnel, participate in performance reviews, and promote adherence to health, safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory and customer requirements; contribute to standardizing equipment specifications and documentation; engage in peer reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Exhibit expert knowledge in the design and selection of rotating equipment for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects, including participation in Concept, FEED, detailed design phases, procurement, and third-party management.
• Utilize advanced expertise in ASME VIII pressure vessel design codes and manufacturing criteria, managing development of static equipment specifications such as tanks, heat exchangers, air fin coolers, and other process packages.
• Apply in-depth understanding of control systems, power utilities, environmental regulations, and metallurgical specifications, ensuring thorough checking and compliance of mechanical datasheets and deliverables.
• Conduct document verification, interdisciplinary coordination, and actively participate in client workshops covering design review, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability, sustainability, reliability, and quality assessments.
• Manage Basis of Design development and equipment selection philosophies, demonstrating knowledge of other international codes and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements for onshore/offshore mechanical static equipment in oil, gas, refinery, and petrochemical sectors.
• Support procurement activities including package management, engagement with manufacturers, and oversight of certifications, testing, and inspections, including factory acceptance tests and site visits.
• Contribute to project execution strategies, monitor discipline scope and progress, manage changes, promote quality assurance, and collaborate closely with project management teams to ensure project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Support site activities by providing engineering support for construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning phases, resolving on-site technical issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a 4 or 5-year technical degree in science or engineering.
• Licensed engineer with local governing body certification where applicable.
• Preferably trained in leadership, project execution, risk management, or quality disciplines.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant discipline experience with a strong background in discipline work, understanding regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience in project leadership and specialized expertise in relevant regulations and standards is advantageous.

Decision Making and Supervision

• Granted the authority to make responsible decisions within company guidelines, referring complex matters to senior management.
• Responsible for supervising up to 10 engineers and designers, overseeing project work, conducting performance evaluations, and influencing staff development.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional ability to communicate complex engineering matters clearly and persuasively;
• Fosters effective business relationships using diplomacy and tact;
• Actively listens and encourages feedback.

Systems and Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to navigate intranet platforms, organize information per company policies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, engineering design tools, analytics, and cross-disciplinary data methodologies is a plus.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Leads implementation of all relevant HSE requirements, promoting safe and sustainable engineering practices aligned with company standards.

People Skills

• Builds constructive and effective relationships throughout the organization.
• Works effectively within teams, prioritizing workloads and facilitating achievement of team objectives.
• Demonstrates strong drive to meet goals with enthusiasm, persistence, and accountability.
• Capable of handling complex problems by integrating diverse information and recognizing interdependencies.

Company Culture

Worley cultivates an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. The company invests in developing transferable skills for transitioning workforce into experts in low-carbon energy technologies, fostering growth opportunities for diverse ambitions.