About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be part of our Kent Houston Engineering Team involved in the detailed design of process and utility systems, including the sizing and specification of fixed and rotating mechanical equipment items and piping components, for regional LNG projects, and working on designing upgrades and solving challenging problems for our clients’ existing facilities. This position is based in our office in Houston, TX.

Your Responsibilities:

Your Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

• Provide a lead role in the technical development and review of discipline-specific deliverables, including: Specifications & Datasheets (Static, Rotating, Packaged Equipment); Calculations (Stress Analysis); Technical notes/studies; Equipment Drawings (Layouts, Elevations, Sections, etc.); Material selection; Equipment upgrades or modifications (pumps, compressors, turbines, motors); Support system upgrades or modifications (lube oil, seal oil, vibration monitoring, oil mist, mechanical seals).
• Lead and perform stress analysis studies.
• Lead and perform investigative studies and engineering scopes.
• Support the Procurement Activities for the technical bid evaluation and selection of equipment items, and ongoing vendor liaison including addressing vendor clarifications.
• Work directly with client operating company personnel.
• Uphold professional ethics and standards of conduct.
• Work involves directing research and solving unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, the solution of which may have a far-reaching impact on extensive technical activities of the firm.
• Strong persuasive ability, technical writing and communications skills are required at this level, proven through such technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees that will demonstrate an advanced state-of-the-art technical expertise.

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in appropriate discipline.
• This level may be achieved by technical professionals with a minimum of 8 years of Oil & Gas Offshore experience since Bachelor's degree.
• Offshore Oil & Gas major project experience is required.
• Professional certification/registration is preferred.

Skills Requirement:

Core Competencies:

• Work involves directing research and solving unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, the solution of which may have a far-reaching impact on extensive technical activities of the firm.
• Strong persuasive ability, technical writing and communications skills are required at this level, proven through such technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees that will demonstrate an advanced state-of-the-art technical expertise.