Senior Construction Engineer

Job description / Role

ABOUT CLIENT :
An exciting opportunity with an established leading Middle East based National Oil Company, that functions throughout offshore development sites as well as in the shallow coastal waters with a number of productive oil fields.

Monitors and controls a wide range of major and multi-discipline capital engineering projects related to
Companys oil and gas production, pressure maintenance, transport and export in assigned fields/terminal. Ensuring timely and cost effective completion from conception through to commissioning. Includes supervising and controlling construction/installation works on site personally and/or through subordinates to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and contract procedures. Test completed work and lead commissioning, acceptance and hand over procedures. Prepares progress and other required reports and ensures timely provision of all required project documentation and certification.
The engineer at this level, serves as a strong resource for the Division and its clients in areas related to
capital engineering projects and construction. He generally handles several projects at a time and is
responsible for the provision of highest level of technical advice involving: acceptance/rejection of
contractors' work, project schedules; variations to contracts; pre-commissioning; inspection and testing
of facilities. The value of assigned projects ranges between US$30 and $100 mm.

Detailed Description:

Advises on re-phasing activities to meet the overall work, asset and/or ADCO objectives. Develop risk control and Contingency plans to eliminate or minimize risks.
Evaluates contractors progress and directs engineers and contractors on corrective actions required for rescheduling
Construction Reviews and updates projects execution strategy in light of identified constraints in terms of cost, time and resources available. Analyzes activity and performance to identify areas for improvement. Benchmark activity performance against best practices in the industry
Advise on all matters related to construction and pre commissioning activities in assigned area. Includes application of relevant construction methods, pre-commissioning procedures, terms and conditions of Contractors, schedule and reporting packages
Leads the preparation and processing of tender requirements for construction / installation projects. Includes preparation of technical
specifications, evaluating bids for major projects and recommending acceptable bidders
Develops and determines overall work performance, terms of reference for contractors, projects standards and working procedures.
Initiates and chairs project meetings between ADCO and contractors. Hands over project site and schedules performance reviews in accordance with the projects master plan.
Leads audit teams, design/propose quality improvement programs and Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations
Proposes alternative purchasing strategies, sets technical evaluation criteria, supervise technical evaluation and lead VCMs of multi million purchase orders.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

B.Sc. Degree in an engineering discipline.

12 years experience in relevant engineering design including 5 years in supervisory capacity in Engineering projects in oil related installations.

About the Company

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