Mechanical Engineer - Project - Engineering - Office Purpose - Water Treatment Plant

About the Role

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a water treatment plant project in Lagos, Nigeria. This position involves engineering design, vendor management, and quality assurance for a large-scale water treatment facility.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Prepare and review design calculations for rotary and packaged equipment including:
  • Pumps (Raw Water, River Water, HRSCC Feed, Chemical Transfer, Backwash, Sludge)
  • Blowers and compressors (if applicable)
  • Chemical dosing and unloading packages
  • Skid-mounted packages (UF, RO auxiliaries, chlorination, dosing systems)
• Review vendor drawings and documents including mechanical datasheets, GA drawings, P&IDs, and layouts
• Perform equipment sizing and selection calculations
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable standards (API, ASTM, ASME, ISO, MSS)

Vendor Engineering & Technical Bid Evaluation

• Prepare RFQs and technical specifications for rotary and packaged equipment
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and vendor comparison for various packages
• Review and approve vendor drawings, documents, and datasheets
• Coordinate with vendors for technical clarifications, deviations, and optimizations
• Review painting specifications, materials of construction, noise limits, and inspection/testing requirements

Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with Process, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams regarding equipment layout and accessibility
• Support power requirements and motor selection
• Collaborate on instrumentation and control philosophy
• Support preparation of load lists, I/O lists, and equipment interfaces

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• Participate in or review Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), performance tests, noise tests, and dimensional inspections
• Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions from vendors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Technical Knowledge

Proficiency with the following codes and standards is essential:

• ASTM, ASME, API, ISO, EN
• Hydraulic Institute (HI)
• MSS SP standards
• Painting and corrosion protection standards