Lead Equipment Engineer

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The Lead Equipment Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution, documentation and handover of work results of the discipline Equipment Engineering, as well as for the apparatus and machine-technical support of commissioning in an investment project.
He/she has solid expertise in equipment engineering and is responsible for the equipment discipline to achieve project goals by leading a team of internal/external equipment engineers under the guidance of EM or PM.

Main Responsibilities

- Coordination of equipment engineering in investment projects in all project phases and execution models from concept development and procurement to installation and commissioning

- Evaluates and identifies technical needs of BE, provides feedback on potential for improvement and develops an optimal solution while considering technical, economical and ecological constrains and converts the needs into functional and technical requirements and finally into engineering design input;

- Responsibility for the fulfillment of the project objectives in terms of safety, quality, costs and deadlines of his/her area of responsibility and the relevant interfaces

- Independent development and interdisciplinary coordination of technical solutions in a complex project environment through the application of well-founded expertise in accordance with "state of the art"

- Implementation and coordination of the tendering and procurement process for the relevant equipment types and engineering services with international suppliers and contractors and monitor the overall budget regarding man hours and material cost in area of responsibility

- Implementation of legal and technical regulations and standards (internal and external), as well as the supervision of design reviews. Implements and monitors design activities and ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards

- Development of concepts to ensure quality requirements and coordination of acceptance concepts at manufacturers (including final documentation) and on the construction site

- Implements Machinery Safety in project as Local Machinery Safety Expert (project) EQP

Qualification Requirements (Education & Work Experience)

- Bachelor degree in engineering specializing in process engineering / mechanical engineering / production technology or equivalent qualification

- Several years (>10Y) professional experience in equipment engineering and / or design and fabrication of chemical equipment

- Broad expertise in the field of machinery and apparatus technology

- Very good knowledge of the relevant international standards and regulations

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Effective handling of complex time-critical problems and uncertainties

- Very good leadership skills to represent the project interests vis-à-vis internal and external parties even in conflict situations

- Willingness for national and international assignment

- Fluent Chinese/English in written and spoken