Lead Planning Engineer

坯潤; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil & gas sector is seeking a Specialized Planning Engineer to oversee design documentation and execute technical work for FEED and Detailed Designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with at least 15 years of experience, including significant time spent in the Middle East. This role requires excellent project management skills and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in oil & gas.
• Experience in FEED/Engineering for 6 years.
• Experience in the Middle East preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve TSE design documentation.
• Execute technical work for FEED and Detailed Designs.
• Implement and monitor Quality Management System (QMS).

Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Quality Management

Technical Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in oil & gas and 6 years in FEED/Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, prioritizing team performance over individual recognition.
• Capability to manage multiple project responsibilities.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering work and projects with appropriate reviews.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining engineering processes, systems, and software tools.

Purpose:

The Specialized Planning Engineer reviews and approves TSE design documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a discipline engineer within integrated in-house and contractor teams handling multiple responsibilities.
• Execute technical work for FEED and Detailed Designs, including specifications and drawings within designated CTR scopes.
• Maintain excellent planning performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and monitor Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001-2015 and API Q2 2nd edition.
• Conduct discipline and inter-discipline checks and reviews of engineering and design work.
• Contribute to developing execution contracting strategies aligned with design, construction, and operational methods.
• Remain engaged in design decisions throughout construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Create value for customers by understanding their drivers and success factors.
• Capture and apply lessons learned, incorporating improvements.
• Strive for top-tier industry performance.
• Accurately document weekly work hours.
• Ensure the successful delivery and review of own discipline engineering and design work.
• Maintain quality, technical integrity, functionality, safety, and reliability of designs.
• Participate in multiple engineering reviews, providing sound design inputs.
• Maintain effective interdisciplinary interfaces and relationships.
• Support the development of young TSE engineers.
• Provide guidance on planning matters consistently within the team.