Lead Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 93919 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Houston, TX, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX. This is a Senior Mechanical Engineering position and provides leadership and assists in the resolution of technical matters related to the discipline for the project. In addition, the Lead Mechanical Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet the project requirements and supports the team of mechanical practitioners to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget.
• Develop the mechanical work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan.
• Develop and maintain the project’s scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution.
• Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary.
• Prepare and maintain a Manpower Forecast List (MFL) that supports the engineering schedule.
• Review and approve the mechanical and layout design criteria documents.
• Review and approve the mechanical engineering and design standards.
• Review and approve mechanical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures.
• Establish design tools, software, relevant codes and standards to be used on the project.
• Assign work tasks (via approved EWPs) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality.
• Represent the mechanical practice in project engineering coordination meetings.
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in mechanical design reviews.
• Ensure coordination, between the mechanical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves.
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of mechanical engineering work.
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the mechanical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Ensure that site related activities for the practice relating to mechanical equipment and systems are expedited in accordance with project and plant requirements relating to safety, quality and project delivery requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Registration as a professional engineer with the state or country where the construction will be executed.
• Minimum 10 years project experience with a minimum five years project engineering experience.
• Must have heavy industrial experience.
• Experience working on large or complex projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Strong deliverable focus. Ability to plan the work.
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies.
• Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project.
• Good understanding of client and Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the mechanical practice.
• Strong leadership skills.

Preferred

• Extensive knowledge of 3D data centric design systems.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering management systems.
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members.
• Experience in mentoring young professionals.
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects.
• Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline.
• Strong client focus.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.