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Commission Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Utah

... metals, oil and gas, thermal treatment, and heavy industrial projects. The position is responsible for designing all aspects of the mechanical and piping engineering discipline. This position ...

Inspector

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$70K/yr

Description * Train for 12-14 weeks for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/National Board training/certification commissions. * 120 hours of on-the-job training with another ...

Knife River is looking for a motivated and experienced Fuel Oiler to join our team. This position ... Engineer Equipment Mechanic If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife ...

Position Summary The Mechanical Engineering Verification Test Engineer is responsible for planning ... Design, build, and commission test fixtures, rigs, and automated test equipment * Program and ...

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S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering ... Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids. * Welding flash. Note: Nothing in this restricts ...

Midstream Project Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$73K - $100K/yr

Conduct mechanical & hydraulic assessments, stress analysis, and equipment evaluations ... In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized ...

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading ... oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and ...

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Commission Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer information

What is the difference between Commission Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer vs Drilling Engineer?

AspectCommission Oil Rig Mechanical EngineerDrilling Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, drilling-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site on oil rigs, focusing on mechanical systems commissioningOn-site at drilling locations, overseeing drilling operations
Industry UsageInvolved in mechanical system setup and testing during rig commissioningPlanning and managing drilling processes and wellbore construction

The Commission Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer primarily focuses on the mechanical systems during rig setup and commissioning, ensuring equipment functions correctly. In contrast, the Drilling Engineer manages the drilling operations, planning wellbore construction, and optimizing drilling performance. Both roles require technical expertise and work in offshore environments but serve different stages of oil extraction.

Can a commission oil rig mechanical engineer work in an oil rig?

A commissioning oil rig mechanical engineer can work on an oil rig, typically during the startup and testing phases of new equipment or facilities. They need relevant technical skills, safety certifications, and knowledge of offshore environments to perform installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning tasks effectively.

What are the most commonly searched types of Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer jobs in Utah?

The most popular types of Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer jobs in Utah are:

Infographic showing various Commission Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 67% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 32% Remote job distribution.

Senior Mechanical Designer

Wood Plc

Sandy, UT • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Senior Mechanical Designer - Salt Lake City, UT

Wood has a career opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Mountain Region Design Center (MRDC) in our Phoenix or Salt Lake City offices. We prefer that this individual work in the Salt Lake City office, but we are open to a Phoenix office location or remote.  Following initial onboarding, training, and integration, we are open to a flexible remote work schedule.  This position will be supporting mining and metals, oil and gas, thermal treatment, and heavy industrial projects. The position is responsible for designing all aspects of the mechanical and piping engineering discipline. This position interacts with all members of the project team, including the client and on-site construction contractors.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with the Lead Mechanical Designer to provide high quality 2D and 3D designs for various industrial clients
  • Working with the Mechanical Department Head to function as lead designer on smaller design projects
  • Providing conceptual front-end design and material take-offs
  • Performing mechanical / piping 3D design, detailed drawings, sketches, and similar technical work as required by assignment
  • Coordinates project assignments with those of other designers and engineers in his/her discipline group
  • Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and recommends necessary changes for scope, presentation and technical accuracy in accordance with office standards
  • Develops conceptual mechanical / piping designs and industrial equipment layout options and presents findings to the project team. Incorporates final designs into formal construction reports to be used for equipment installation
  • Will attend "kick-off" meetings and participate in design review meetings
  • Providing project management skills including man-hour estimating, budget control and scheduling
Skills / Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications

  • Associates / Technical degree with 10+ years of Mechanical Design Experience
  • Experience in the mining, oil & gas or other heavy processing industries is required with a preference for mining.
  • Candidates will also have experience with operating plant layout, mechanical and piping design
  • Candidates must be able read P&ID's and identify items (equipment, valves, instruments, piping, etc.) in the field
  • Qualified candidates will be proficient in using AutoCAD, CADWorx or other 3D design software, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independantly and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Self-motivated with good leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Must pass drug test and background check.
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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