Mechanical Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood has upcoming new and exciting opportunities with our clients in Bahrain. We are currently looking for Expression of Interest applications for a Mechanical Engineer to be based in Bahrain. If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer and looking for a new challenge, we welcome you to make an application. Please note this is not currently a live role.

JOB OBJECTIVE

- Contributes to technical delivery of engineering excellence through executing assigned scopes of work in a specific engineering discipline.
- Develops less complex engineering deliverables including philosophies, reports, specifications, calculations, data sheets, and technical requisitions.
- Performs conventional, less complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, preparation of specifications, process studies or research investigations. Creates designs, drawings and specifications typically involving existing technology and applications. Under general supervision, evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Applies academic knowledge to job/role accountabilities; provides support on specific portions of larger projects/work assignments. Performs routine aspects of engineering assignments and collaborates with experienced technical professionals for non-routine aspects of engineering assignments.
- Solves problems of a routine nature within clearly defined procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Executing Assigned Scopes of Work
- Produces basic engineering deliverables such as philosophies, reports, specifications, data sheets, technical requisitions and others.
- Performs a variety of conventional engineering tasks in line with company practices, procedures and programs
- Solves problems using a variety of standard methods, applying standard techniques involving only minor innovations of methodology to provide solutions to problems with a limited number of variables.
- Participates with drafters, technicians, and others to contribute to project completion.
- Coordinates work with other engineers and operating groups to facilitate participation of various organizational units.
- Performs tests, researches problems through various sources of technical information.
- Designs or modifies components and determines the intent of a specification/instruction.
- Makes recommendations on the acceptability of materials supplied and work completed by contractors.
- Responsible for studies of limited scope requiring application of prescribed methods.
- Problems involves existing technology and applications, but may involve non-recurring problems
- Demonstrates judgement in determining the methods to apply to assigned tasks
- Makes limited changes to meet location conditions, new situations or to improve safety, economy, efficiency or applicability
- Note-taking and active participation in design reviews
- Review vendor documents under supervision and guidance

- ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence
- Minimum 6 years in a similar role
- Typically requires two to four years of progressively more responsible pertinent experience.
- Ability to create functional and cost effective designs that meet specification and requirements with supervision
- Some capability for conceptualizing designs
- Proficient in use of design software and Database systems related to Engineering functions within their discipline
- Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to their discipline
- Able to apply academic theory in a practical context.
- Awareness of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
- Developing level of knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
- Developing level of competence in own discipline in the execution of assigned tasks.
- Developing level of knowledge of industry and technology development within discipline area
- Working knowledge of specific procedures and applications
- Some understanding of internal economic factors affecting projects to which assigned
- Some knowledge of competitor capabilities
- Solid understanding of policies and procedures that apply to assignments
- Good level of general computer literacy and familiarity with relevant specialist engineering software

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.