Project Engineer - Oil Free Air

Atlas Copco; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the execution of engineered compressed air packages across the Middle East. This role involves managing project execution, ensuring client satisfaction, and coordinating with various stakeholders. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the company's leadership position by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a diverse team dedicated to developing solutions that enhance industries and improve lives.

Benefits

Family-friendly working atmosphere

Opportunities for professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of project management/site management experience preferred.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree with design skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage order execution and ensure client satisfaction.
• Coordinate project engineering support from design to dispatch.
• Monitor project progress and manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of Compressed Air Equipment

Planning and Execution Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering Degree

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

Job description

Passionate people create exceptional things

Did you know that the solutions we develop are a key part of most industries? Electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more.

We’re everywhere! Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow.

Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning. Interested in being part of our team?

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Projects - Oil Free Air Division, as a project engineer your mission will be to execute contracts for engineered compressed air packages & turnkey systems in the Middle East region covering the territory of UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq & Yemen.

Ensure our leadership position in the industry is maintained by developing good relationships and customer experience when handling projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage order execution, achieving client satisfaction in terms of delivery and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with all concerned including the product companies and colleagues within the organization.
• Prepare and supply documentation as required by the contract terms.
• Be responsible for the project engineering support of various projects from conceptual and detailed design stage through engineering, production, performance testing and dispatch to customer.
• Work on completing design and engineering of turnkey project installations.
• Be responsible for proper review and processing of variations and claims received from customer and product company (PC).
• Provide input of cost estimates if requested during bidding of projects.
• Manage budget, procurement, and schedules for various projects.
• Manage a given project within the costs allocated without escalation and create avenues to save costs wherever possible and improve profitability of the assigned project.
• Coordinate and participate in KOM, formal design and engineering reviews, HAZOP, closure of technical and commercial queries by customer and by PC.
• Keep management posted on the project progress and systems updated of the job status.
• Manage and supervise site works and assure to apply Atlas Copco Safety standards and project management guidelines on the site work and outsourced contractors.
• Manage local procurement and negotiations with local vendors and contractors.
• Follow and maintain Atlas Copco Code of Conduct on all commercial dealings with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain track of project stage payments, invoicing & payment receipt.
• Monitor overall progress of given projects against schedule and milestones reporting to management, providing early warning of potential slippage; in case of the latter, propose remedial actions so that the contract completion date for the work is not jeopardized and ensure the client imposes no liquidated damages.
• Develop and qualify vendors to improve quality, performance and costs.

What You Can Expect From Us

Atlas Copco is a Swedish company, and the Swedish human culture continues to flow through the veins of our 38 employees in more than 90 countries. It has a strong family vibe with a warm respect for each individual, and we strive for strong diversity. We also invest heavily in our customers, in the environment, but first and foremost in our own people. In this way, we provide a stimulating environment in which you can develop your competencies on a daily basis. In addition, our family-friendly working atmosphere gives you space in your agenda planning, so that your work and private life can be combined as easily as possible.

The regional support center operating under the legal name and umbrella of Atlas Copco Services Middle East within the Compressor Technique Business Area has started operating as of January 1st. This regional support center has been created to give both technical and commercial support to our distributors and to continue developing the business in the region.

What We Expect of You

Experience Requirements

Previous experience in project management of special compressed air equipment for the power, water & other large general industries is preferred. Technical knowledge of Atlas Copco equipment & ancillaries including planning and execution skills will be an added plus.

Preferably possesses 2-3 years’ experience in project management / site management.

Educational Requirements

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree / diploma in engineering with design, documentation and AutoCAD / MS projects skills is a prerequisite.

Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken. Knowledge of the Arabic language is an advantage.