Lead Contracts Engineer

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Job Responsibility:
- Provide input for preparation of the budgets for Capital Projects and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver project objectives. Investigate/ highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
- Review/ prepare summary schedules for all new projects based on alternative execution strategies to facilitate Management decision with regard to the most effective execution strategy.
- Develop project specific Planning, Progress Measurement, Progress Reporting and other project control requirements and to incorporate them into the respective Tenders / Agreements for various projects (Pre-FEED, FEED, PMC, EPC).
- Participate in the evaluation of the technical bids received from Consultants/Contractors (PMC, Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC) with a view to ascertain compliance to the specified requirements, assess adequacy of the resource requirements and review relevant portion of the Technical Evaluation Report as well as to finalize relevant portion of the Agreement document subsequent to award.
- Review/ analyse all submittals from Pre-FEED, FEED, PMC and EPC Contractors/Consultants during implementation stage relating to Planning, Scheduling, Progress Measurement, Reporting, Schedule Risk Analysis, Productivity etc. taking into consideration the Agreement requirements, Project priorities, Plant Shutdown requirements etc.
- Review and endorse monthly progress claimed by the Consultants/Contractors for payment purposes. Monitor the reported progress and schedule status, identify the Areas of concern impacting the project completion schedule and to advise the Project Mangers on the proposed corrective actions.
- Ensure up to date Databank for historical information.
- Review resource deployment by Contractors/Consultants for determining their adequacy for meeting the completion schedules based on the productivity rates and recommend enhancements where required.
- Evaluate Variation requests / Claims for extension of project schedules made by Contractors and prepare appropriate recommendations to Management for approval.
- Review periodically the Schedule Risk Analysis along with the mitigation measures identified by the Consultants/Contractors and to ensure timely implementation of all agreed migration measures.
- Coordinate with the Project Control Managers of all Project Management Consultants (PMCs) and FEED/EPC Contractors to ensure adherence to the project control procedures and other requirements throughout the project duration to achieve successful project implementation.
- Recommend improvements to departmental procedure and direct the implementation of instructions and controls covering projects' activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service
- Stimulate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of project and technical unit systems, processes and practices considering 'international best practice', improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
- The jobholder, as a member of Borouge family, is an integral part of achieving Borouge Mission, living and promoting Borouge Values throughout the role towards Borouge Vision.
- Awareness of Borouge corporate aspects in the areas of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Sustainability, Energy Management, Ethics & Regulations, and Quality Management.
- The employee is accountable to keep abreast and knowledgeable about his / her role contribution towards the related objectives, policies, frameworks, procedures, and communications for the corporate aspects.
- The employee shall support Borouge's strategies and aspects in enriching the desired culture through his / her internal and external communications.
- As required, undertakes business trips to B4 Project Home Offices at EPC Contractor's office locations.

Requirements

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a reputable and recognized university.
- Relevant project experience, working in the oil & gas industry with previous knowledge of preparing and implementing project plans, schedules and cost control.
- Preferred but not mandatory to have PMP, CCP

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- Relevant work experience in Oil & Gas
- Should be in a similar project control lead role in a relevant industry or sector and preferably in the oil and gas industry with wide and varied experience in various aspects of petrochemical projects
- Project control (Planning, scheduling, monitoring and control) skills.
- Full understanding of schedule, cost and risk analysis tools and techniques.
- Technical understanding and proficient knowledge related to Oil & Gas business.
- Planning and implementation skills.
- Detailed knowledge of principles, policies, procedures, and internal processes pertaining to project control transactions.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.