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Position Title

Mechanical & Thermal Energy Engineer – LNG Combined Cycle Power Plant

Business Line

Energy & Projects / Power & Utilities

Reporting Line

Engineering Manager / Project Director / Technical Authority

Work Location

Office / Site / Project-based (as assigned)

Role Purpose (Aligned to Bureau Veritas, EPC, Owner-Operator)

The Mechanical & Thermal Energy Engineer provides independent technical engineering expertise and assurance across the full lifecycle of LNG-fired combined cycle thermal power plant projects—covering design review, conformity assessment, construction monitoring, commissioning, and performance verification .

The role ensures that all mechanical and thermal systems comply with:

• Applicable international codes and standards

• Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System (QHSE, Ethics, Independence)

• EPC contract obligations

• Owner-Operator operational, reliability, and performance requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Technical Assurance

(BV Technical Authority + EPC Engineering alignment)

• Perform independent mechanical and thermal engineering review for LNG combined cycle power plants.

• Review and validate:

• Heat balance, mass & energy balance

• Thermal performance calculations

• Process design (PFDs, P&IDs)

• Mechanical equipment sizing and datasheets

• Provide subject matter expertise on:

• Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG)

• Heat Exchangers (Shell & Tube, Plate, Air-Cooled, Condensers)

• Gas turbine and steam cycle interfaces

• Verify engineering deliverables against:

• EPC contractual scope

• Employer’s Requirements

• International standards and best practices

2. Codes, Standards & Compliance

(BV conformity assessment focus)

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards:

• ASME (Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code)

• TEMA

• API

• ISO / IEC

• Local regulatory requirements

• Participate as technical expert in:

• Design reviews

• Independent conformity assessments

• Owner’s Engineer activities

• Support HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, constructability and operability reviews from a mechanical/thermal perspective.

3. EPC & Vendor Interface

(EPC execution discipline)

• Review technical requisitions, bids, and vendor proposals.

• Conduct:

• Technical bid evaluations

• Vendor document reviews

• Design clarifications with OEMs and EPCs

• Participate in:

• FAT, SAT

• Factory inspections and witnessing

• Ensure vendors meet technical, quality, and contractual requirements.

4. Construction, Commissioning & Performance Verification

(Owner-Operator perspective)

• Provide site and remote technical support during:

• Equipment installation

• Pre-commissioning and commissioning

• Support:

• Performance testing

• Heat rate and efficiency verification

• Acceptance testing

• Identify non-conformities, deviations, and technical risks.

• Recommend corrective actions and performance improvement measures.

5. Operational Reliability & Optimization

(Asset lifecycle mindset)

• Support Owner-Operators with:

• Thermal system troubleshooting

• Performance deviation analysis

• Assess:

• Reliability, availability, efficiency (RAE)

• Long-term operational risks

• Provide technical recommendations on:

• Debottlenecking

• Efficiency enhancement

• Equipment life extension

Health, Safety, Quality & Ethics (Mandatory – BV Standard)

• Comply fully with:

• Bureau Veritas QHSE policies

• Codes of Ethics and compliance rules

• Promote a strong safety-first culture

• Maintain absolute technical independence, integrity, and impartiality.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Thermal Engineering

• Energy Engineering

• Master’s degree is an advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in:

• LNG thermal power plants

• Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP)

• Demonstrated experience in:

• HRSG systems

• Heat exchangers design & performance

• EPC engineering and/or Owner’s Engineer role

• Prior experience in:

• Certification bodies

• Independent engineering consultancies

• EPC contractors or power utilities is highly preferred

Technical Competencies

• Strong fundamentals in:

• Thermodynamics

• Heat transfer

• Fluid mechanics

• Experience using:

• Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus

• Thermoflow / GT PRO

• HTRI / Aspen EDR

• AutoCAD, MS Office

• Ability to independently review and validate complex engineering calculations.

Soft Skills & Professional Behaviors

(Aligned to Bureau Veritas values)

• High ethical standards and professional integrity

• Strong analytical and judgment capability

• Effective communicator with clients, EPCs, and internal teams

• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented

• Able to work autonomously and in multi-disciplinary teams

Language

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

• One additional language is an asset

Preferred Certifications (Advantage)

• Professional Engineer (PE) / Chartered Engineer (CEng)

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

• OEM or HRSG manufacturer certifications

• BV internal technical approval / authorization (if applicable)

✅ This JD is now:

• Bureau Veritas–compliant (independence, assurance, QHSE)

• EPC-execution aligned (engineering, vendor, FAT/SAT)

• Owner-Operator focused (performance, lifecycle, reliability)

If you want, I can next:

• ? Convert this into a BV-style competency matrix

• ? Create interview evaluation checklists

• ? Tailor versions for Senior / Lead / Manager level

• ? Align it to ISO 17020 / 17021 technical roles