Piping. Valve, Vessel Maintenance Engineer - MozLNG

Maintenance Senior Engineering Specialist PVV

Piping-Valve-Vessel

Airswift is actively recruiting for a Maintenance Senior Engineering Specialist PVV (Piping-Valve-Vessel) Engineer to work on a major strategic project, MozLNG. The position is based in Milan, Italy.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this is a 12-month renewable, residential contract.

2. DUTIES :

• Prepare maintenance strategies and plans for all PVV equipment and support systems on the LNG complex.

3. SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND SPARES MANAGEMENT

• Ensure standardization and optimization of spare parts and develop spares management strategies for PVV equipment on the LNG complex.

4. HSE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to HSE policies, confidentiality, compliance, and procedures.
• Demonstrate safety leadership, report potential incidents, and contribute to continual HSE improvement.
• Attend and apply HSE training, ensure team and vendor compliance.
• Support ISO 14001 Environment Management System and other initiatives.

5. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the Senior Rotating Engineer on mechanical engineering and maintenance matters, providing expert advice.
• Ensure delivery of mechanical activities per the Maintenance and Inspection Engineering (MIE) plan.
• Review technical documents of PVV equipment to identify maintenance challenges.
• Act as interface between EPC and MIE Contractor for data flow and technical guidance.
• Review and develop maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and review preventive and risk-based monitoring maintenance programs.
• Support inspection and RBI requirements for mechanical assets.
• Develop maintenance procedures, standards, and work methods for PVV equipment.
• Ensure PVV equipment plans are loaded into the CMIMS system and properly resourced.
• Liaise with vendors and OEMs for maintenance, modifications, spare parts, and technical issues.
• Support commissioning, including deviations, design input, and testing.
• Review and control material standardization and spare parts stock, minimizing stock value while ensuring availability.
• Develop scope of work for PVV support contracts and repair plans for vital assets, including heat exchangers.
• Prepare procedures, tools, and materials for maintenance and repairs.

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of mechanical oil & gas/LNG equipment, maintenance, and repair methods.
• Expertise in LNG equipment operation, testing, and repair (valves, piping, supports, tanks, MCHE, heat exchangers, air coolers, fired heaters, cold boxes, loading arms).
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.
• Proficiency with maintenance SAP systems (e.g., CMMS).
• Computer literacy and application skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

7. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with solid international experience.
• At least 20 years of maintenance experience in the oil, gas, or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum 10 years in LNG producing plants (not terminals).
• Experience in Maintenance and Inspection Engineering (MIE) activities.