Layout Piping Field Engineer at Tecnimont SpA

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers then both Milan HQ and projects

Role Description

• We are looking for a resource to join our company and be seconded to our project in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
• The position is meant for a permanent stay on the project for the entire contract duration.
• As a Piping Field Engineer will cooperate with the Field Engineering Manager (FEM) in the coordination of the engineering team moved on site, in order to assist the supervisors’ group of Construction (CONST) during the erection phase, focusing on the Piping systems.
• The position will carry out work activities on site at Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as for Project’s need.

Main Responsibilities
For a specific Project to which the candidate may be assigned, the candidate shall:

• Support the construction team in providing technical assistance in properly understanding engineering documents/specifications.
• Provide prompt solutions to design mismatches or clarification requests either from the internal Construction team or by the Subcontractor through Technical Queries, duly coordinating the technical support from Home Office Specialists where required.
• Support the FEM in the discussion of requested changes originated at site according to the relevant change management procedure.
• Cooperate with the Construction Manager (CSM) in verifying the feasibility of the construction schedule on the ground of the actual availability at Site of technical documentation and materials.
• When required, attend the site engineering coordination meeting with the FEM, Site Manager (SCM), CSM, Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) and Mechanical and Piping Supervisors (MSP/PIS).
• Support the construction team in providing technical interface with Vendors at site, directly or through home office.
• Ensure continuous design quality checks to prevent the design nonconformity and reduce re-works.
• Assist the Construction Control Manager (CCM) in checking that the engineering activities awarded to Subcontractors are carried in accordance to the contract and related Work Requisition. Assist the CCM in supervising the quantities accounting.
• Support CSM and the supervisors in reviewing the method statements as far as design documents are involved. The responsibility for approval stays with CSM
• Attend the test pressure and provide mark-ups on documentation showing parts to be substituted in case of failure;
• Keep updated the Material database, identify quantities of piping material to be procured locally, and evaluate technically the offers when received.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience piping field engineering, preferable in plant engineering companies in petrochemical, oil & gas, power
• Previous job experience in Africa, rather than in Nigeria, is a plus
• Good Knowledge of piping materials, and experience in technical evaluation of local purchase requests
• Expert in AutoCad 2D drawings for modifying documents and in Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection;
• Experienced in site surveys, NDT specifications and results and all what relevant to revamping activities
• Experience in coordinating international Vendor suppliers or Mechanical Subcontractors (engineering centers or site);
• Fluent English speaker and writer; available to stay in Nigeria for the duration of the activities.
• Willingness to temporary live abroad and work in a multinational environment completes the profile.