Senior Engineer Project

Oman Refinery; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Refinery seeks a Senior Engineer Projects to lead end-to-end well hook-up and associated off-plot facilities from engineering through handover. You will coordinate interfaces among operations, drilling, asset integrity, and construction teams, ensuring safety, quality and schedule commitments are met.

The role requires deep engineering knowledge, robust project controls, and delivery discipline across concept, detailed design, procurement and commissioning, with leadership in risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in project execution across concept, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning phases.
• Proven track record in multidisciplinary project teams and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of well hook-up and associated projects.
• Coordinate interfaces among operations, drilling, asset integrity, engineering, construction, procurement, QA/QC, HSSE and authorities.
• Develop baselines, schedules, budgets, and risk registers; monitor progress and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Project Execution

Scheduling

Cost Estimation

Vendor Management

HSSE Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS/E3D

Job description

Job purpose

The purpose of the Senior Engineer Projects role is to lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of well hook-up associated off-plot facilities and assigned projects from engineering and procurement through construction commissioning handover and closeout The role ensures that projects are delivered safely efficiently and in accordance with approved engineering documents Company standards project priorities quality requirements budget and schedule commitments The position integrates multidisciplinary inputs and manages interfaces among Operations Subsurface Drilling Asset Integrity Engineering Construction Procurement QA QC HSSE contractors consultants vendors and relevant authorities to achieve timely well delivery It provides technical and project leadership in design assurance tendering and contracting materials and logistics coordination risk and change management contractor performance cost and schedule control mechanical completion commissioning punch-list closure and final handover Through proactive issue resolution effective governance and continuous improvement the role safeguards technical integrity operability maintainability and sustainable project outcomes that support production and business objectives The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission Vision Values amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and international standards supported by an IT Technology platform QHSE amp Energy Management System requirements standards Omani s government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of well hook-up associated off-plot facilities and assigned projects ensuring engineering procurement construction commissioning and handover activities are executed safely and efficiently in accordance with approved AFC documents project priorities quality schedule cost and HSSE requirements Establish and maintain integrated well-delivery plans covering resources materials inspections construction mechanical completion pre-commissioning commissioning start-up support punch-list closure and final handover Manage interfaces among Operations Subsurface Drilling Asset Integrity Engineering Construction Procurement QA QC HSSE project controls contractors consultants vendors and relevant authorities to remove constraints and achieve delivery milestones Develop baseline and monitor project schedules critical paths milestones budgets commitments forecasts and costs identify deviations and implement timely corrective mitigation and recovery actions Verify contractor payment milestones and Value of Work Done VOWD support budget preparation and forecasting and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising safety quality operability or schedule Identify and manage project risks opportunities delays cost deviations resource constraints and interface dependencies maintain relevant registers and ensure actions are assigned tracked and closed Coordinate engineering design reviews and technical evaluations ensuring compliance with the approved design basis project specifications company standards regulatory requirements and applicable international codes Review and assure engineering deliverables and contractor or vendor submissions including drawings calculations data sheets material requisitions technical proposals method statements procedures and as-built documentation Resolve technical queries field engineering issues design changes non-conformances and interface challenges throughout design procurement construction commissioning and handover ensure changes are properly assessed approved documented and controlled Develop and coordinate tendering contracting and procurement activities from contracting strategy and scope development through bid evaluation clarification recommendation and award including management of long-lead items inspections expediting and material delivery Monitor contractor and vendor performance and compliance with technical contractual schedule quality and HSSE requirements lead performance reviews and ensure deficiencies are addressed through sustainable corrective actions Ensure construction readiness before mobilization by confirming approved work fronts AFC documentation permits materials resources equipment access and stakeholder alignment Participate in HAZOP HAZID constructability operability and maintainability reviews value engineering workshops risk reviews technical assurance activities and project stage-gate reviews ensure actions are tracked to closure Coordinate quality surveillance inspections testing mechanical completion system handover commissioning readiness and acceptance of completion dossiers in collaboration with QA QC Operations and commissioning teams Ensure compliance with permit-to-work SIMOPS tie-in shutdown isolation and live-facility requirements where applicable in coordination with Operations and HSSE Prepare and present accurate project reports dashboards performance updates forecasts recovery plans and lessons learned for management and key stakeholders promptly escalated critical risks and decisions Maintain effective project governance including action tracking decision logs risk and opportunity registers change control interface registers and records required for assurance audit and closeout Ensure timely project closeout including punch-list completion as-built documentation operating and maintenance manuals spares training final accounts support handover certificates records retention and lessons learned Promote standardization value improvement constructability digital engineering and effective use of project-control systems to improve well-delivery efficiency predictability and quality Provide technical guidance and coaching to project team members and share lessons learned and good practices across the well-delivery portfolio Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager that are consistent with the role s scope and organizational requirements

Education requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline Professional certifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are considered an advantage.

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Competencies and skills

Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated experience in project execution, including concept, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases. Proven track record of working within multidisciplinary project teams covering civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering disciplines. Solid exposure to project engineering standards, specifications, and international codes such as API, ASME, IEC, and relevant national regulatory requirements. Experience in contractor and vendor management, including, tender strategy, technical bid evaluation, design review, and engineering deliverable assurance. Familiarity with project management methodologies, stage-gate processes, and project controls including cost estimation, scheduling, and risk management. Familiarity with engineering tools and systems such as AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D, or equivalent design and drafting platforms relevant to Oil & Gas projects. Experience interfacing with operations, HSSE, and asset integrity teams to ensure engineering solutions meet safety, operability, and maintainability requirements. Exposure to brownfield or greenfield project environments, with an understanding of tie-in management, shutdowns, and live plant constraints considered an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Teamwork Stakeholder Communication & Influencing Analytical Thinking & Complex Problem-Solving Technical Leadership & Decision-Making Adaptability & Resilience Under Pressure Attention to Detail & Quality Orientation Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Planning, Prioritization & Time Management Initiative & Continuous Improvement Mindset

Technical Competencies

Experience in Project Execution Project Planning, Scheduling & Critical Path Management Strong knowledge of international engineering codes & standards (e.g., API, ASME, IEC) Proficiency in technical bid evaluation, vendor document review & engineering assurance Working knowledge of project controls tools for cost estimation, scheduling & risk management Competence in change management & stage-gate project delivery methodologies Familiarity with HAZOP, constructability review & value engineering workshop facilitation SAP ERP and Project Management Systems Aware in 3D plant design software