Projects Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Basic Function:
• Manages assigned projects in the provision of a Project Service to Company Offshore Operations in Zakum and Umm Shaif and Offshore Das Island.
• Plans, manages, and directs activities associated with the implementation of all phases of assigned projects from inception, i.e. development of SOR, to completion, including commissioning and hand-over to the respective Asset Management Team. Provides technical definition and estimates in liaison with engineering disciplines and Planning & Cost Team in support of budgeting exercises.
• Develops the Project Implementation Strategy.
• Plans and prepares the project Programme covering all phases of each assigned project.
Worked Performed:
• Leads and participates in the development of project contracting packages in conjunction with the Discipline and Commercial teams and in contractor selection, evaluation of contractor/consultant bids.
• Manages contractors, consultants and vendors engaged in providing services associated with assigned projects, reviews and approves project schedules, and facilitates construction activities in coordination with Site Operations.
• Manages all the procurement of materials/equipment required to implement assigned projects. Manages all technical aspects of contractor/consultant designs for assigned projects, ensuring compliance in application of appropriate Engineering Standards, Codes of Practice, and Specifications in conjunction with the Discipline team.
• Manages and controls changes to assigned Project scope as per established procedures, assesses and manages risk introduced by each change.
• Participates in the assessment and evaluation of the performance of contractors and consultants following the completion of services. Upon completion of assigned projects prepares close-out reports, lessons learned and recommendations for Management review. Acts as focal point of contact with Managing Engineers, Contractors, and Consultants on matters relating to the management and implementation of assigned projects.
• Directs and supervises the activities and performance of assigned personnel to designated projects, including contract staff.
• Ensures targets and standards of performance for individual team members assigned to designated projects are met.
• Monitors phased financial commitments for assigned projects, reviews project budgets and phasing of expenditure and arranges budget amendments as necessary.
• Leads the effective handling of claims with appropriate Divisions, reviews payments and variations to contractor/consultant/Engineers scope of work, and manages the issue of change orders/variations.
• Ensures all technical matters pertaining to assigned projects are dealt with in accordance with Company procedures, and accepted Industry Standards.
• Ensures all project activities through commissioning are performed efficiently and effectively, and meets operational requirements. Ensures proposed projects satisfy the requirements of the Business Units.
• Manages the performances of the project-specific contractors, consultants, and vendors, including safety performance, and prepare end of project evaluation reports.
• Participates in Company Safety Programs ensuring compliance with approved Safety regulations/programs within the Offshore Project Group, implement and safety training of assigned personnel in accordance with pre-determined programs, and ensure proper implementation of all HSE requirements by contractors in the execution of fabrication, construction, and installation activities.
• Assists in the provision of project management and construction support services to each offshore Asset Management Team as required.
• Assists in the development of project HSE plans covering all phases of assigned projects, including requirements of HSEIA's, QRA's, HAZID's, Risk Identification and Assessment studies such as PHSER's, HAZOP's, etc, and follow-up with implementation. Assists in the reviews and approval process of contractors'/consultants' HSE plans.
• Defines and manages quality plan requirements as part of designated project implementation strategy.
• Controls the efficient and cost-effective use of financial, human and other resources assigned to specific projects.
• Assists in the training and supervision of UAE Nationals assigned to the Offshore Projects Team.
• Inputs to the development of the annual resource plan covering the Facilities Engineering support requirements.
• Liaisons with Operations through Asset Engineering Support Team on acceptability of design proposals. Liaison with the Asset Engineering Support Team on acceptability of design proposals. Liaison with the Asset team on all construction and commissioning activities.
• Participates in the preparation and review of commissioning procedures by contractors/consultants/vendors, and establishes acceptability through liaison with Site Operations for assigned projects.
• Manages the input to assigned projects of Engineers seconded from Design Engineering Team, or from service providers, as the work load requires.
• Manages commissioning and hand-over processes for assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Offshore Projects Team Leader, including participation in the preparation of Facilities Engineering Division reports, actively participate as member of Task Forces in studies and investigations, assist in career development and the establishment of training requirements of Team Members, and conduct interviews for technical staff/make recommendation as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10 - 15 years work experiences in Oil & Gas / projects. Must be well experienced in FEED, EPC and Commissioning activities of large multi - disciplinary projects from inception to commissioning.
• Good knowledge of Engineering, Project Management, QA / QC and HSE management systems and related project requirements.
• Should possess planning, organizing and people management skills and have ability to work as part of team in varying environments.
• Proficiency in MS-Office and English language
