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DCN Mechanical Engineer-Data Center

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Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems

Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions

SLB is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager. They will be accountable for the mechanical and piping scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the overall mechanical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer's requirements and Industrial Standards.

The Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage. They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems.

We have multiple openings at multiple levels of experience. If you want to join a dynamic team within exciting growing industry, please apply

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Engineer will support the goals and programs established by the management team. These

roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Checking and approving drawings, information and documentation which meets Industrial standards and code to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
• Review and monitor Engineering work, as required, to assure accuracy and conformance with Client and / or Company Specifications, governing codes, good engineering practices, good safety practices, project procedures, and job requirements.
• Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review sessions to meet customers' and industry's needs.
• Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for mechanical systems and various components.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement team.
• Prepare and complete various mechanical engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as valve list, equipment lists, piping line list, piping stress / flexibility
• study line sizing pipe, mechanical equipment data sheets, etc.
• Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Able and willing to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
• Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Interpret, organize, execute assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
• Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
• Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Stays up to date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center product line.
• Selecting / Specifying proper painting and coating systems for various items within data centers
• Selecting and designing piping insulation where and as needed.
• Determining brackets, fastening, bolting, and / or mounting of components and major equipment.
• Advise and assist project and discipline engineers with the interpretation and clarification of applicable industry Codes and Client Specification requirements.
• Supervise outsourcing of piping engineering work if necessary.
• Create or check "Design Basis" document specific to the project. The document is based on the applicable Codes, client specifications, company scope of supply, and approved exception list.
• Perform or check pipe stress analysis with all applicable design loads and design combinations in accordance with the "Design Basis".
• Provide piping load information to structural engineers.
• Review "as-built" drawings and re-run or check calculations, as required, to ensure conformity.
• Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise.
• Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. Other Degrees will be considered (Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, etc.) but will require increase relevant data center expertise.

• Professional Engineering License (Strongly Preferred).

• 3 to 10 years' experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.

• Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas.

• General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data centers or mechanical systems and components.

• Strong Knowledge in piping and fire suppression system design and construction

• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to:

• AISI - American Iron and Steel institute

• ANSI - American National Standards Institute

• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (specifically B&PV Section VIII, IX, B31.3)

• ASTM - American Society of Testing and MaterialsExperience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.

• AWS - American Welding Society

• IBC - International Building Code

• MFMA - Metal Framing Manufactures Association

• MSS - Manufactures Standardization Society (Valves and Fittings Industry)

• OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers

• NFPA - National Fire Protection

• PFI - Pipe Fabrication Institute

• Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.

• Fast track design/build projects and multiple significant upgrade projects.

• Detailed understanding and experience in piping systems, design, layout, routing, components, and piping specialty items.

• Detailed understanding of chillers, cooling towers, direct and indirect evaporative cooling, mechanical control systems, fan systems, acoustics, pumps, vessels, valves, coolers, and other critical mechanical equipment and systems found within data centers.

• Basic understanding of electrical equipment and system design within data center driving or affecting mechanical scope.

• Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting.

• Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:

• Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

• PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)

• CAESAR II

• NozzlePro

• FEPipe

• Operational knowledge in:

• SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions)

• Solid Works

• Autodesk Revit

• Autodesk BIM 360

• Autodesk AutoCAD

• Navisworks Manager / Freedom

• 3E Plus

• Pipe Data Pro

• COMPRESS

• Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.

• Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.

• Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence

• Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.

• Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional team

• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

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