Project Engineer Oil Gas Fire Fighting Systems

Johnson Controls; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire protection solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer based in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing engineering projects focused on Fire Protection Systems within the Oil & Gas sector in the Middle East. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and excellent communication abilities are crucial for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in project management of major projects for Fire Fighting Systems in Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of Fire Protection and Gas Suppression systems.
• Proven track record in cost estimation and high-quality document production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and monitor engineering projects for Fire Protection Systems.
• Manage project schedule, ensuring timely completion and compliance.
• Interact daily with clients to understand and represent their needs.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cost estimation

Material ordering

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

What you will do

The Project Engineer is a key role directly reporting to Senior Project Manager of Fire Protection systems for the Middle East region. You will be based in Abu Dhabi and will be a part of a growing team that is responsible for the of Fire protection System projects within Oil & Gas sector in the Middle East region. You will prepare schedule coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects review compliance NFPA codes & UAE life safety Code practices QA/QC policies performance standards project specifications and you will interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.

As a member of this team you will work within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to support the team with the presales/estimation.

How you will do it

As an experienced Project Engineer you will have expertise in project executions and complex knowledge of project designing of firefighting solutions including Fire Protection (water Based systems) Gas Suppression Foam and Alarm Detection Systems within Oil & GAS Sector in the Middle East region. You will develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals plans completes technical studies like specification datasheets Operation Philosophies C&E matrix Procedures etc. cost estimation and conferring with management. Determine project specifications by studying project design customer requirements and performance standards. Manage project schedule by studying project plan and specifications calculating time requirements and sequencing project elements. Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress coordinating activities resolving problems. Prepare project status reports by collecting analyzing summarizing information and trends and recommend actions. Manage the project i.e. Design procurement and installation activities within budget agreed schedule and exceeding the customer expectations.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience in project of Major projects for Fire Fighting System in Oil & Gas sector within GCC countries.
• Strong technical knowledge of Fire Protection (water Based systems)/Gas Suppression/Foam / special hazard protection and Alarm Detection systems
• Excellent clientfacing and internal communication skills
• Knowledge of project cost management revenue generation and invoicing to customer
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Material Ordering and Vendor management
• Responsible for production and issuance of technical documents drawings calculation for manufacturing.
• Must have work experience in UAE/Oman/Kuwait/Qatar within the Oil & Gas sector
• Proven track record in cost estimate during the design and development process recommending costeffective solutions and ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use
• Fluency in the English language is essential
• Driving License with ability to travel
• Revenue Invoice and Cash flow Forecasting and achieving the setout plans.