Lead Engineer

at  James Fisher and Sons plc

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in engineering design and product development.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and technical English, both spoken and written.
• Strong understanding of commercial aspects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong service attitude.
• Creative, organized, and systematic approach.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and compliance, including NORSOK, NEK & NS, EN, ASME, ANSI, API, IEC, FEM 1001, and IMO.
• Knowledge of ATEX mechanical standards and experience in developing technical files for certification.

THE ROLE

Are you a seasoned mechanical engineer ready to take on a leadership role? Join our innovative Engineering & Technical Department and make a significant impact!

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer (LEMech), you will be a key player in providing top-notch technical support across our organization. Your expertise will be crucial in:

• Supporting our Client Support, Sales, and Rental teams.
• Driving Engineering Projects, Tender Team efforts, and New Product Development.
• Staying ahead of market and technology trends, and analyzing competitor technologies.

• Assisting the Engineering & Innovation Manager and Sales Teams in making strategic commercial decisions.Geographic region - will be predominantly Norway but also supporting our activities in Canada and new growth areas like Malaysia & Indonesia.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide qualified technical support to our Rental Business in all mechanical and process disciplines
• Actively join in all activities in the Engineering & Technical Department.
• Individual Project Engineering-budget responsibility.
• Engineering design & development from “clean page”.
• Actively look for new products and solutions.
• Work in disciplines such as Hydraulics, Fluid dynamics, Sheet Metal, Piping, Structure, Lifting and Mechanical engineering.
• Work together with Electrical, Instrumentation, Access techniques etc.
• Participate in technical tender clarifications and negotiation sessions.
• Join in New Product Development (NPD) and develop technical solutions.
• Assess technical requisitions or enquiries for their technical and commercial risks.
• Evaluate technical implementation models, in the event of a tender approval and the consequences of these.
• Conduct thorough risk analyses for equipment, including joining ATEX risk assessments.
• Report on project progress to all relevant stakeholders.
• Mentor others and develop own engineering competency & talent.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to STAS business initiatives, helping to strengthen our market position.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative solutions.
• Shape our business strategies and ensure our competitive edge in the market