Project Engineer

Company profile; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned project engineer to spearhead innovative New Energy projects. This role involves managing complex capital projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and leading a diverse team towards successful project execution. The company is renowned for its commitment to societal and economic benefits, providing a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth. If you thrive in challenging settings and possess a strong project management background, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Programs

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 9+ years in project management, preferably in international settings.
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred for project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and project objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Construction Management

Cost Control

Schedule Control

Crisis Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Design Tools

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced project engineer to join our New Energy Project Development and Support Department. The New Energy Project Development and Support Department is responsible for the delivery of capital projects through managing and executing a portfolio of New Energy projects to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. The department is in charge of the engineering design, procurement and construction phases of various sizes, types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion-dollar mega projects.

As a project engineer, you will be responsible for executing New Energy capital projects such as Hydrogen, Ammonia & CO2 projects. You will be involved in managing the business aspects of the unit consisting of but not limited to HR, training, cost control, schedule control, cybersecurity requirements, and manpower planning. You will ensure that the engineering design, procurement, construction, and project completion are done in compliance with the project objectives, standards and procedures, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project development and execution of capital projects according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Leverage expertise in Downstream & New Energy projects and provide the appropriate actions for the team to follow in all phases of the project.
• Responsible for project development such as: engineering studies, licensors selection, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail design, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, startup, and close out.
• Provide technical and project management oversight to the design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup of facilities, and close out of projects.
• Ensure timely resolution of project issues arising in all phases of the project development. Ensure safety measures are implemented in the projects' execution.
• Implement company initiatives in projects and business processes under the division. Be fully familiar with company Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and achieve them for projects under the division.
• Prepare/Review monthly project performance reports showing the status of design, material procurement, construction, milestones, commitments, payments, charges, variances from standards, waivers and problems and present them to higher management. Anticipate and plan for changes in project scope, timing or costs.
• Potentially manage a team under the unit in executing the projects and provide guidance and directives to ensure successful completion of the project.
• Ensure appropriate training and development paths are assigned to each division employee. Oversee and review incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning projects assigned. Ensure that proper job records are maintained on all assigned projects.
• Negotiate agreements and change orders with design and execution contractors, when needed.
• Review the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and schedule, progress, stakeholders, design review, value improvement, etc.
• Review of project schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned project progress and challenge below par performance of the contractor.
• Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor's in engineering or related field discipline. An advanced degree is desired, but not required.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in project management field, executing capital projects in downstream and New Energy industries, preferably international experience along with experience working on large complex projects.
• Certificated Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Must have engineering design and construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable international codes, standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of international procedures of projects phases, engineering, bidding procedures, procurement processes, construction and up to date best practices.
• Understanding of contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications, project schedule.
• Understanding of cashflow distribution in projects, resource planning and distribution and understanding of crisis management and ability to calmly manage project issues.
• Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings.
• Ability to work in a diverse working environment, with multinational teams, and mobilize to different locations, both domestically and internationally, including remote areas as needed.

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.