Project Engineer (Process / Chemical)

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• You will be required to perform the following:
• Design and/or study of chemical modification to oil & gas processing, oil handling and utilizes facilities.
• Manage and execute capital projects according to the work scope, schedule and budget.
• Ensuring compliance to company standards, procedures, policies and agreed work specifications.
• Responsible for project development: preliminary engineering to detail designs to construction and the final and safe turnover to proponent.
• Manage General Engineering Services (GES) design contractor activities during the development of project proposal, include definition of project work scope and schedule requirements. Development of detailed estimate leading to funding appropriation and approval.
• Develop and preparation of contracting plan and strategy for solicitation, evaluation and award of contract for detail engineering, procurement and construction.
• Manage contractor preparation of detailed design drawings, material specifications and procurement, and/or construction bid packages.
• Coordinate activities and resolve issues among proponents, contractors and other parties to allow construction activities to progress according to plan and final mechanical completion.
• Be part of critical review teams e.g. Design (30%/60%/90%), PHA / HAZOP, P&IDs, Flow Diagrams, Data Sheets, Procurement Requisitions, Vendor Data.
• Review and resolve day to day contractors’ claims and complaints related to assigned project work during construction and ensure HSE compliance.
• Fully understand contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications and project schedule to support project manager and/or company representative in timely completion of project.
• Performs change order estimating and assists the Project Manager or Company representative in change order negotiations.
• Project Reporting and implementation of company initiatives during project execution. Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Attend project meetings e.g. progress, stakeholders, design review, plot plan, value improvement.
• Assist in managing and reviewing the project progress i.e. planned vs actual. Review of project schedule, coordinating and monitoring the assigned project progress and challenge below par performance of the contractor.
• Review, coordinates and monitors invoices (claimed vs actual physical progress checks) and contractor’s submittals.
• Use of company systems and tools e.g. Sharek, CRM, SAP.
• Upholds engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Requirements:

• Engineering Design & Construction phase experience.
• Professionally Registered Engineer.
• As the successful candidate, you will hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university; a higher degree is preferred.
• You will have Seven years of related experience, preferably in the oil industry or similar process industry.
• You should have experience in the support of both small and large scale capital projects.
• Work experience in GCC, Saudi Arabia or our client is a plus.
• You will be familiar with International Engineering Codes and Standards.
• You will have excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings.
• PMP Certification is desirable but not mandatory.