Senior Construction Tech (Fab)

McDermott International,; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas construction firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Construction Tech to oversee data management and coordinate work activities. Applicants should have over 8 years of experience in relevant industries and possess a degree/diploma in engineering or related fields. The role involves supporting project teams, managing external system interfaces, and conducting user training. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years in the Oil & Gas/Fabrication/Construction/Marine/Petrochemical industry as a systems admin.
• Knowledge of offshore/onshore EPC project fabrication and construction process.
• Experience with 3D engineering design authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with system setup and functional reporting.
• Manage interfaces with external systems like project schedule and material management.
• Conduct user training and develop user/admin training materials.

Skills

Data management

Problem-solving

Communication

Training & development

Education

Any Graduate/Diploma in Science, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Access

SQL

Power BI

SPF/SPC/S3D/PDMS/E3D/Tekla/Spoolgen

Job description

Overview

The Senior Construction Tech completes assignments and directs the work activities of others; expected to coordinate work beyond own area. Solves unique and complex problems with project data management. Acts as a subject matter expert, coordinating the work of others. Exchanges ideas and information effectively. Assists the discipline (Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical) production engineering team to meet project fabrication and construction requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Any Graduate/Diploma in Science, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Over 8 years in the Oil & Gas/ Fabrication/Construction/Marine/Petrochemical industry as a systems admin
• Knowledge of offshore/onshore EPC project fabrication and construction process (fabrication, installation, painting, and pre-commissioning)
• Experience with 3D engineering design authoring tool, data management and interface files (SPF, SPC, S3D, PDMS, E3D, Tekla, Spoolgen)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of material specifications for offshore/onshore
• Knowledge of reports design, development, and distribution (SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, Telerik)
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office tools, MS Access, VBA Macros, Power Query, & Power Automate
• Proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training & considerable on-the-job experience
• Basic knowledge in RDBMS language & management (SQL & Oracle)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support project team with system setup, functional reporting, fabrication sequence, path of construction review, constructability on a discipline level etc.
• Engineering data mapping, attributes management, and reporting.
• Manage interfaces with external systems such as project schedule, material management, document management, commissioning etc.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
• Support the Fabrication Bid coordination efforts with review of 3D model attributes and mapping
• Ensure necessary documentation and compliance to procedural requirements throughout the project phases. E.g.: Adhere to work packaging process, follow change management process, documenting and communicating lesson learned to relevant stakeholders at every phase of project to avoid recurrence, support in issuance of project close out report.
• Conduct user training and develop user/admin training materials