SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - TOPSIDE ENGINEERING - EPC-DDW

DP World; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks an experienced project engineer for EPC projects. The role involves overseeing engineering tasks from design submission to execution, collaborating with project teams and clients, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a relevant B.Sc. and extensive engineering experience, particularly in marine and offshore construction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Broad engineering knowledge in marine/offshore construction.
• Fully trained in Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and execution of EPC oil & gas projects.
• Coordinate with project management for design requirements.
• Submit engineering status reports for progress meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Cost Control

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical / Civil / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Day to Day Operations

• Being responsible for the engineering, preparation and execution of major EPC oil & gas projects.
• Preparation and submission of engineering design, method statements and specific procedures in line with client requirements.
• Preparation and submission of the As-built drawings and data in accordance with contract requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and take necessary follow up actions.
• Coordinate with the trades and project management team for various engineering and design requirements of the project.
• Advise the project team on the various technical issues as a result of project execution as regards to class and standard engineering practice, more specifically on clash checks.
• Liaisons with the client, class and third party on engineering requirements.
• Monitoring the progress of the project engineering deliverables, participate in coordinating activities in the field, optimize and fine-tune where necessary in support of the project management.
• Taking care of ad hoc needs of the project and actively respond to questions from the project management.
• Maintain and update the project engineering document register, schedule, execution plan, manpower histograms, progress charts.
• Maintain separate records of sample drawings issued by client for easy reference.
• Supervise, maintain and update the yard engineering deliverables list and schedule.
• Submission of engineering status reports for weekly and monthly progress meetings.
• Ensure the timely receipt of client engineering details so as not to hamper smooth construction and highlight the requirement of critical documents in advance.
• Support bidding projects.

Minimum Qualification

• B.Sc. in Mechanical / Civil / Chemical Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
• Project Management.
• Proficient with software such as Microsoft Word/Excel/Project, AutoCAD.
• 10+ years relevant experience in a reputed engineering company (EPC scope)
• Broad Engineering knowledge in Marine / offshore construction / New Technologies in EPC scope.
• Familiarity with project management systems, applicable international engineering codes and standards, and project specifications.
• Experience with risk management, change management, interface management, planning and cost control systems.
• Strong project/contract management, communication, reporting and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with business objectives.
• Project management and planning skills.
• Proven ability to manage project team in a major project environment.
• Fully trained and knowledgeable with relevant Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards.