COMMON ROLE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN OIL AND GAS

       In Oil and Gas field, the common role of Mechanical Engineers are typically involved with design, construction, maintenance and operation of the Plant/Facilities. The role of mechanical engineer is majorly on,

v         E-Engineering:

ØTechnical support for Detail Engineering of the project.
ØResolve if inconsistency, data inadequacy and propose the correct alternative.
ØAssess Engineering Design package and perform engineering studies for new scope and existing facilities.
ØStudy and ensure adherence to clients, project codes and standards. 
ØInvolve Value engineering study.
ØSupporting the planning department for well executed planning schedule.
ØPrepare Risk item summary which may affect EPC stage.
ØEvolve procedures relating to operations, design, construction, demolition and maintenance.
ØMaterial Take off for the concern scope of areas.
ØReviewing the technical quote and it's completion as per engineering requisite.

v        P-Procurement:

ØServe as primary contact for the distribution of procurement document, reports and correspondence to project management and engineering.
ØPrepare bidder lists, request for quotations, prepare bid analysis summary and make a recommendation for Purchase order awards and its revision as required.
ØAnalyse draft materials requisition, including reviewing for completeness and accuracy.
ØEnsures appropriate logging of action taken for the material requisition from engineering departments.
ØActivities such as final vendor data, invoice from suppliers, evaluating the performance and preparing closeout and storage of records.

v        C-Construction:

ØSupervise the construction/Project Activities.
ØEnsuring the work is carried upon in accordance with approved procedure and drawings.
ØPrepare a work plan and check list prior to start activities. Prepare procedure for installation work at particular location with aspect to work, SAFETY and quality.
ØPrepare as built and other engineering documents upon completion.
ØIdentify and justify additional material expenditures.
ØAssist in consultation with company engineering section to determine solution to unusual problems encountered.

v        O-Operation:

ØCommunicate with all units and other plants.
ØMonitor product quality and make recommendations and/or adjustments to maintain product quality, yields, and production rates.
ØIdentify operational hazards and resolve them as necessary.
ØMonitor the plant products give-away on a continuous basis. Take appropriate action to reduce product losses.
ØCoordinates with field production & maintenance personnel to evaluate the performance and maintenance history of engineering materials and/or equipment.


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