Job Description

Post Title: Graduate Mechanical Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Mechanical

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To work as an individual or part of a team engineering and developing the best solution for our client’s needs.  This will be both single discipline (mechanical) or as part of a multi-discipline (process, civils, piping, electrical, instruments & control) team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out mechanical engineering calculations such as pressure drops, pump sizing, heat transfer, HVAC etc.  Leading to development of equipment datasheets, including checking and updating equipment schedules.
• Writing and developing specifications for pipes, equipment (pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels etc) and valves together with checking mechanical data on instrument and process specifications.
• Writing Scope of Work documents for installation contractors including testing and painting specifications.
• Working with the plant layout and piping designers to develop site layouts and checking and reviewing designs.  Also using AutoCAD to create designs and layouts for mechanical items.
• Working with piping engineers to review pipe stress and flexibility.
• Obtaining quotations, carrying out bid analysis for equipment, valves and installation contractors.
• Visiting client sites to carry out surveys, review job scopes and gather technical information.
• Liaising with other engineering disciplines (process, piping and layout, electrical, civil, instrument and control etc.)
• To demonstrate flexibility and customer focus, and to perform any other tasks which may be required in order to ensure the efficient operation of the Company.
• Where it is a requirement of the job for the job holder to use computers or other information technology, he/she will be required to ensure that security procedures are followed as appropriate and that confidential information for example, passwords, are not communicated to unauthorised individuals.
• All employees are required by Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements. Any changes will be discussed fully with the jobholder.

Person Specification

Position: Graduate Mechanical Engineer		Department: Mechanical
Essential/Desirable Criteria	Job Requirements	*M.O.A
	Skills, knowledge, experience etc
E	BEng in Mechanical Engineering	A/C
E	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.	I
E	Ability to analyse problems and solve them effectively	I
E	Strong organisational skills and ability to concentrate on detail and quality of work	A/I
E	Ability to work as a team	I
E	Ability to work independently	I
D	Experience of working in a similar Industry	A/I
D	Working knowledge of AutoCAD®	A/I/E
D	Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite  (excel formulae and macros etc)	A/I

Method of Assessment (*M.O.A.) A= Application, C = Certificate, E = Exercise, I = Interview,
P = Presentation, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre

Date	Approved by	Job Title
25/08/11	Peter Brennan	Projects Director
Date	Approved by Human Resources	Job Title
25/08/11	Kerry Walsh	HR Manager