Project Engineer Oil Gas Fire Fighting Systems

Johnson Controls; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on managing Fire Protection System projects in the Oil & Gas sector, ensuring compliance with safety codes and performance standards. You will leverage your expertise in project execution and design to meet client needs while managing schedules, costs, and technical documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital projects in a vibrant work environment, where your skills will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Fire Fighting Systems projects in Oil & Gas.
• Strong technical knowledge of firefighting solutions and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, and monitor engineering projects for Fire Protection systems.
• Interact with clients to interpret needs and represent them in the field.

Skills

Fire Protection Systems

Project Management

Cost Estimation

Client Communication

Technical Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

What you will do

The Project Engineer is a key role directly reporting to the 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 responsible for Fire Protection System projects within the Oil & Gas sector in the Middle East. You will prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects, review compliance with NFPA codes & UAE life safety Code practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and project specifications. You will interact daily with 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 presales/estimation.

How you will do it

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

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in major projects for Fire Fighting Systems in the 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 client-facing and internal communication skills
• Knowledge of project cost management, revenue generation, and invoicing to customers
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Material ordering and vendor management
• Responsible for the production and issuance of technical documents, drawings, and calculations for manufacturing.
• Must have work experience in UAE/Oman/Kuwait/Qatar within the Oil & Gas sector
• Proven track record in cost estimation during the design and development process, recommending cost-effective 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 the ability to travel
• Revenue invoice and cash flow forecasting and achieving the set-out plans.