Discipline Lead Mechanical.

About the company

Head Energy is an independent Scandinavian engineering & consulting house providing a wide range of products to onshore and offshore industries. We work with reputed clients in Energy, Civil Construction & Infrastructure, and Industry. Head Energy has more than 900 employees, with offices in Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo, Trondheim, Gothenburg, Stenungsund, Esbjerg, Odense, and Hamburg. We are employee-owned, client-focused, and growth-oriented, living by our core values: Responsible, Honest, Inclusive, and Innovative. Our vision is to bring our employees and clients one step ahead.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all machinery and technical solutions within the project.
• Ensure mechanical solutions meet technical requirements, functional needs, and standards.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements as a basis for procurement.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines (process, electrical, automation, design) to ensure integrated and functional solutions.
• Manage and delegate work within your team, building competence and providing personnel leadership.
• Identify and assess technical risks in the project and contribute to risk-reduction measures.
• Ensure technical quality and feasibility in all project phases—from tender to commissioning.
• Maintain an overview of the project, aligning design, layout, and other disciplines.
• Monitor suppliers and production (e.g., FAT, inspections, and technical clarifications).
• Follow up on contracts/agreements with machinery and equipment suppliers.
• Make technical decisions related to the selection of machinery, equipment, and solutions.
• Approve technical specifications and drawings within the mechanical discipline.
• Manage technical clarifications with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Delegate tasks and resource allocation within the mechanical department.
• Escalate and recommend changes to technical solutions when necessary.
• Control and verify technical documentation received from suppliers.
• Develop and/or ensure the completion and maintenance of the Mechanical Equipment List (MEL) and Parts & Equipment (P&E) list.
• Handle personnel-related tasks, including employee dialogues.
• Ensure mechanical deliveries meet quality, HSE, and progress requirements.
• Assist the sales and tender department with technical assessments and estimates.
• Follow up on design basis, production drawings, and assembly packages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of work methods, standards, and technical solutions.
• Ensure lessons learned from projects are shared and implemented within the department.

Requirements

• Higher education in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of technical standards, norms, and requirements in industrial facilities.
• Experience in design, production, or assembly of machinery and process plants.
• Ability to lead and motivate professionals across projects.
• Structured, solution-oriented, and with a strong holistic understanding.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, specifications, and quality management.
• Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, industrial mechanics, or equivalent (work experience may compensate for formal education).
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in project-based industries (e.g., industrial, process, energy, quarrying, mining, or similar).
• Experience leading the mechanical discipline in multidisciplinary projects is desirable.

Benefits

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms.
• Access to both specialized and general training courses.
• Opportunities within the industry’s most exciting projects.
• Personal follow-up, mentorship, and career guidance.
• A wide range of assignment opportunities.
• Strong pension and insurance schemes.
• A pleasant and supportive work environment.
• Innovative solutions that keep you one step ahead.