Sr. Engineer Project at OQ Chemicals

OQ Chemicals; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ Chemicals in Oman (Muscat) seeks a Senior Engineer, Projects to lead end-to-end well-delivery efforts, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will manage interfaces across disciplines to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of off-plot facilities and well delivery projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Process Engineering with proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or PMP is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of English; strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of well hook-up and off-plot facilities, ensuring safe, efficient execution per AFC documents and HSSE requirements.
• Develop integrated well-delivery plans covering resources, materials, inspections, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage interfaces across Operations, Subsurface, Drilling, Asset Integrity, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, HSSE and stakeholders.
• Monitor schedules, critical paths, budgets, forecasts, and costs; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate tendering, contracting, and procurement activities, including management of long-lead items and expediting.

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical/ Process Eng

CEng or PMP advantageous

Tools

AutoCAD

PDMS/E3D

SAP ERP

Job description

Job title Senior Engineer, Projects Grade Stream Operated Assets Function Projects Delivery - Off Plot Projects - Well delivery Projects Location Oman - Muscat, Site. Budget control *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Reporting to Manager, Well Delivery Projects Direct reports.

Job purpose

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 & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani’s government & 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 escalates 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.

Key interactions

• Internal: Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, vendors, construction and commissioning teams, operations, HSSE, asset integrity, procurement, project management, and project controls stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of technical inputs, resolve engineering issues, and support successful delivery of projects across all phases from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• External: Contractors, vendors and suppliers, regulatory and local authorities, third-party inspection bodies.

Notable Working Conditions

Office environment and visits to the operational sites. Moderate to intensive computer screen use. Site access is subject to applicable medical, security and HSSE 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)

Background and experience 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