Lead Mechanical Engineer - Site Supervision Team

About the role

AFRY is seeking a qualified and experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its Owner's Engineer site supervision team for a power plant project. The role is central to ensuring the successful execution of the mechanical works, delivering a high-quality, safe and compliant facility.

Key responsibilities

• Review mechanical designs, plans, method statements, ITPs, materials and construction procedures against project requirements and local building codes, and prepare document review sheets for each site mechanical discipline.
• Verify that construction follows approved design specifications, witness site tests, review Requests for Inspection and Material Receival Reports, and conduct regular site inspections.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports, meeting minutes and records of outstanding points, and inform the project management team weekly of actual versus planned progress.
• Oversee quality control and assurance for mechanical construction and commissioning, prepare independent Non-Conformance Reports and study those issued by the EPC contractor.
• Identify and resolve construction and commissioning issues, delays and risks, and help evaluate site progress, progress payments, change orders and claims.
• Certify EPC contractor invoices for site mechanical works and review claims from contractors, resolving disputes fairly and timely.
• Stay up to date with regulations and standards, review approved documents and the commissioning and O&M manuals, and oversee mechanical closeout and handover to the owner.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as lead mechanical engineer on large-scale construction projects, preferably in the energy or power industry.
• In-depth knowledge of local and international design codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and leadership abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project.
• Career advancement potential within a growing organization.