Specialist Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR; Are; Híbrido; VES 103.181.000 - 154.772.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR is seeking a Specialist Project Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to manage engineering activities during the Execute phase of offshore oil and gas projects. The role is based in UAE with planned relocation to Spain and return to Abu Dhabi.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure deliverables meet client standards, support the Project Manager and oversee PMC contractor activities, HSE compliance, and change management.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 15+ years of oil & gas experience in project engineering or PMC/ADNOC Offshore preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering activities during the execute phase.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost targets and quality requirements.
• Act as a focal point between engineering disciplines, project management and contractors.
• Support Project Manager in achieving project objectives.
• Review EPC contractor engineering activities and coordinate interfaces.
• Track progress with planning, scheduling and cost monitoring.
• Identify risks, changes and interface challenges and propose mitigations.
• Promote HSE compliance and ALARP principles throughout engineering work.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Engineering management

Interface management

HAZOP/HAZID

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Title:

Specialist Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

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Job Title: Specialist Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Project Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .

Job Purpose

The Specialist Project Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating all engineering activities during the Execute phase of offshore oil & gas projects. The role ensures that project deliverables are completed in line with technical requirements, schedule, cost targets, and Client standards, while maintaining effective communication between multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Engineering Management

• Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering activities during the execute phase.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Act as a focal point between engineering disciplines, project management, and contractors.
• Support Project Manager in achieving overall project objectives.

FEED Deliverables Management

• Monitor progress and quality of project deliverables across all disciplines (process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HSE).
• Ensure deliverables meet Client standards, client specifications, and international codes.
• Review key engineering documents, design philosophies, and technical reports.
• Track deliverable status and ensure timely submission.

PMC Oversight / Contractor Management

• Review and coordinate EPC contractor engineering activities and deliverables.
• Ensure contractors comply with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and interface challenges.

Schedule, Cost & Progress Monitoring

• Work closely with planning and project controls teams to track engineering progress.
• Support schedule development, progress reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Identify project risks, delays, and deviations, and propose mitigation measures.
• Assist in cost monitoring related to engineering scope.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Manage interfaces between different engineering disciplines and project packages.
• Coordinate with client (ADNOC Offshore), contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and technical meetings.
• Ensure effective communication and issue resolution across all stakeholders.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks related to engineering scope and execution.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
• Manage engineering changes and assess their impact on scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure implementation of mitigation and corrective actions.

HSE & Quality Assurance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with HSE standards and project safety requirements.
• Promote safe design principles and ALARP approach.
• Ensure adherence to project quality procedures and QA/QC requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and review project reports, progress updates, and technical documentation.
• Maintain engineering registers, action trackers, and interface logs.
• Provide regular updates to Project Manager and client representatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent)
• Master’s degree is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum Overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum 5–7 years in offshore Execute / detailed engineering projects.
• Experience in process, storage and export facilities relevant to offshore island activities.
• 12–15+ years of experience in oil & gas project engineering
• Prior experience in PMC / ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred