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:


Kent is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer with demonstrated experience in the design and selection of pressure vessels, to be based in the West Houston, TX office.

You will interact with other disciplines and groups, corporate technical networks and peers, and vendors/suppliers as needed to successfully implement and startup new equipment installations and revamps.




Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review static mechanical equipment engineering specifications.
• Prepare and/or review datasheets for static mechanical equipment.
• Prepare material requisitions for quote (MRQ), technical bid evaluations (TBE), material requisitions for purchase (MRP) and review vendor’s documentation for mechanical equipment.
• Prepare hand and/or computer aided mechanical calculations as required.
• Support process engineers with the selection of materials of construction for static equipment.
• Provide mechanical equipment list for equipment in assigned responsibility area.
• Provide assistance for the resolution of engineering and design problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Your Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry required.
• Must be able to work independently and be the voice of technical authority in assigned responsibility area.
• Knowledge of static equipment fabrication, inspection and testing.
• Experience in the application and specification of static mechanical equipment including pressure vessels, reactors, columns and towers.
• Experience with COMPRESS and/or INSPECT and/or PV-Elite.
• Familiar with commonly used mechanical engineering standards and codes including but not limited to ASME BPVC, API standards, PIP standards, ASME B31.3 and B31.1 and commonly used mechanical engineering software.
• Working knowledge of welding procedure specifications a plus.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects a plus. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

Communication:

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results.