Construction Engineer (Bukom/Jurong Island)

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Construction Engineer to lead and execute onshore construction activities on Jurong Island, ensuring HSSE, quality, cost and schedule targets are met.

You will collaborate with EPCs/EPCMs for planning and sequencing and act as a key interface with regulatory bodies and site stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing execution plans with internal teams, serving as Authorized Engineer for permit-to-work, managing SIMOPS risks in brownfield and turnaround

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in engineering and 7+ years onshore project construction.
• Experience in refinery/chemical/petrochemical environments.
• Lifting supervisor qualification or lifting experience preferred.
• Experience in mechanical discipline (steel structure, piping) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage differing priorities from stakeholders and develop execution plans with HSSE & quality focus.
• Perform Authorized Engineer role in permit to work system; verify scope, method statements and risk assessments.
• Construction scope mainly brownfield/revamp; operate in Turnaround environments and manage associated risks.
• Engage multiple stakeholders and manage interfaces in live plant and SIMOPS contexts.
• Prioritize field execution sequence and resources, adjust plans to drive safe, on-time delivery.
• May require extended hours/weekend work during Turnarounds and temporary assignments.

Skills

Leadership

HSSE knowledge

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Constructability reviews

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering

Tools

Permit to Work System

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Your role

Our major Oil & Energy Downstream Client is urgently looking for Construction Engineer who will lead and execute construction activities within Jurong Island to achieve sustainable, top quartile (TQ) delivery in HSSE, quality, cost, and schedule. You will collaborate with others (including EPCs/EPCMs) for planning and scheduling.

You will ensure all construction activities comply with regulatory and company HSSE standards and requirements. You will demonstrate and role model positive Leadership attributes; personal integrity and authenticity, inspire & aspire, collaborative, commercial mindset and deliver extraordinary business outcomes.

Moreover, you will contribute to Project development and execution through active participation in required studies (E.g., Risk identification and Management, HAZOP, 3D design reviews, Constructability studies, contracting strategy workshops) and providing construction input early in the project phases. You will identify and manage interfaces through regular engagement with stakeholders, including external entities. (E.g., Government regulatory agencies)

• Manage differing priorities from them to deliver the best possible outcomes for the site
• Jointly develop execution plans (including HSSE & quality) in partnership with internal stakeholders (E.g., Projects, Turnaround, Operations, Maintenance). Identifies and manages risk from simultaneous operations or activities. Proposes practical alternatives to stakeholders for consideration. Implements mitigation plans
• Perform the role of Authorized Engineer in Client permit to work system. (Training provided) Verifies scope, work method statement and risk assessment are adequate for the planned work
• Construction scope of mainly brownfield, revamp nature, frequently in Turnaround Events. Requires good understanding and appreciation of associated risks, constraints, and levers to drive and deliver the desired outcome
• Multiple stakeholders to engage and manage, especially in an existing manufacturing plant environment with SIMOPS considerations. (E.g., Live plant, Turnaround environments)
• Prioritize field execution sequence and resources when conflict arises. Manage available resources well, optimally and demonstrate a high level of resourcefulness. Evaluate work processes, anticipate potential problems, alter plans as needed to achieve effective implementation and drive results
• Where required to complete the planned works, work extended hour, and weekend works (Including during Turnarounds)
• A committed team player able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Carry out any other related duties as required, including temporary assignments in other sections within the Maintenance, Turnaround, and Construction department on site

You are what we are looking for if you:

• Have minimum Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Have minimum 7 years of professional experience in onshore project construction, preferably in refinery, chemical, and/or petrochemical industry
• Have lifting supervisor qualification and/or actual lifting experience (preferred)
• Have experience in mechanical discipline (Steel Structure, Piping) preferred but also open to those with proven experience in overall Project construction