Principal Mechanical Engineer - Houston

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: USA - Houston, Texas or Dulles Corridor, North Virginia 

Key accountabilities will include:

• Hands on role, providing mechanical / process technology solutions, expert advice, and technical support on mechanical design
• Provide critical technical advice and support to the business in the early stage project development lifecycle, including optimised concept design, flow diagrams, design criteria, etc
• Perform / oversee mechanical design, simulation, heat & mass balance, process flow diagrams and any required mechanical studies to be undertaken
• Oversee equipment sizing for mechanical requirements, specifications, and data sheets
• Communicating and interfacing effectively with other disciplines, study managers, and equipment and engineering specialist providers
• Assisting in building and interpreting detailed technical and economic models with the data analytics team
• Participation in specific detail design reviews and evaluations including technical safety reviews of design, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, risk analysis
• Arrange and perform technical due diligence on project deliverables and third-party deliverables
• Develop relationships with and management of external consultants and suppliers

Qualifications and skills required:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the industrial gases / hydrocarbon industry
• Subject matter expert in mechanical engineering
• Ideally, professional registration with an internationally recognized Institution
• Significant experience working in a multi-project environment including high level conceptual studies and feasibility studies through to commissioning
• Industry experience in hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing, with experience in green energy vectors highly advantageous
• Previous experience in overseeing EPC design activities from Owner/Client perspective is preferred.
• Experience operating in an environment where there are tight timeframes
• Effective communication, including writing and reporting across a range of stakeholders
• Experience formulating and executing strategies and concepts
• Exposure to detailed design, construction and exposure to process plant pre-commissioning, commissioning, and troubleshooting would be advantageous
• A strong drive to deliver results and meet business expectations

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified