Lead Engineer at Andersen

Job Summary

Our client, an indigenous Oil and Gas company operating in both the upstream and downstream sectors of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry is looking to hire a Lead Engineer. The ideal candidate will direct, engage and support external consultants or contractors on project deliverables and ensure that the Process engineering design for every capital project is carried out safely according to applicable codes and standards utilizing industry best practices to achieve quality project delivery on time with no error.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering the process and utility engineering design packages for projects, as appropriate for each phase, in line with the corporate goal of top-quartile, competitive and affordable projects 
• Apply the relevant engineering standards & specifications in line with DEM1 & 2 requirements aligned to the Project management framework and DCAF to deliver the appropriate engineering and design requirements and ensure value creation and protection.
• Ensure all Process engineering discipline requirements and inputs are made into design deliverables across project maturation and delivery phases such as BFD, BDEP, PES, PEP, ITT, etc. in close coordination with other technical disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Develop & review all process and utilities requirements on design and technical deliverables, including quality control of deliverables, whilst meeting process technical safety assurances, to ensure the quality and technical integrity of new installations complies with the required standards and codes; applying requisite design criteria and standards as prescribed by the company and best practice in the industry; and applying strategies that aim for minimum life cycle costs.
• Carry out basic design and engineering work: design calculations, simulations, Work scope definition, project specifications, selection of standards, and Preliminary Design Drawings as may be required for specific projects.
• Carry out discipline and intra-discipline design reviews, Joint Design Reviews, constructability reviews, models reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, PSSR reviews, etc. on third-party design packages, including, BFD, FEED, Detailed Design to ensure compliance of the deliverables with provisions of the applicable Design standards and specifications as part of the overall project quality assurance program.
• Provide support for process engineering studies and change impact analysis as part of the Management of Change (MOC) procedure. Review and advise on Engineering Technical Queries (ETQ), and Construction Technical Queries (CTQ) and mitigate actual and potential impacts on project philosophy and existing design.
• Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with requisite standards, codes and regulations for integration within the project design. Provide input for equipment selection and integration, and implement best practices for integration of equipment within a modularization philosophy including inspection/commissioning/testing related to commissioning, start and integration of new facilities.
• Perform the role of Discipline Q-Captain to ensure flawless project delivery.
• Demonstrate HSSE Leadership, champion production risks and process safety accountabilities in implementation, execution, and management of process & utilities integration support with new plant projects, growth projects and Third-Party Projects.
•  Drive the review of and learnings from proactive observations and incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering/science discipline.
• A minimum of Second class lower division in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering/science discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience with at least 3 years of Process Engineering experience in the oil and gas industry. 
• Possess relevant experience in process, conceptual and design development, process control, modelling and analysis in Petrochemical, Refinery, E&P and Gas plant environments. 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Relevant experience in projects, design, modelling, asset support, and project management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations.
• Ability to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers