Civil Engineer Technician at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Job Duties

• Independent and impartial assessment of progress of work
• Assessment of performance and certification of work done by the contractors for civil and structural works.
• Regular reporting of progress of work in the format approved by Employer.
• Audit and identification of risk including mitigation related to refinery projects in particular and other projects generally
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations.
• Measurement of piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, structural steel, and Civil work activities
• Develop detailed designs
• Assess the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertake risk management in specialist roles
• Manage, supervise and advise on civil engineering issues
• Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and architects, Subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, Consultants, co-workers and clients
• Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development
• Manage budgets and other project resources
• Manage change and ensure that relevant parties are notified of changes in the project
• Advice teams of other engineers, including from other organization or firms
• Compile, check and approve reports
• Undertake complex and repetitive calculations
• Ensure that a project runs smoothly and that the structure is completed on time and within budget
• Correct any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews
• Any other project related activity as assigned by the employer

Required educational background / skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with at least ten 5 years cognate experience as Civil Engineer and at least three (3) years from a consulting firm.
• Experience in Civil and Structural design
• Knowledge of applicable national and international codes and standards
• Knowledge of finite element analysis software
• Working knowledge of AutoCad or other drafting software (PDMS or Teka Structure would be an advantage)
• Structured way of working, high self-motivation, team spirit and assertiveness
• Highly open minded, experienced in working in international teams
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills