Mechanical Engineer at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Responsibilities
Business Management:

• Lead and manage all aspects of mechanical engineering projects across geographies in oil and gas sector including, but not limited to bidding, project management and project hand-over
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients
• Stay abreast of market developments and technology developments in engineering related to field of work
• Manage, coach and guide the team members of the business division
• Regular and accurate reporting to the management on timely basis
• Assist in maintain books of accounts for the business

Pre-bid:

• Drive pre-bid evaluation of projects to understand scope of work involved and device plan of execution
• Validate basic engineering, including design, and develop accurate quantification of the scope
• Co-ordinate with engineering team and estimation team to ensure accuracy at the time of sourcing of projects
• Identify and highlight technical risks in projects on the basis of tender documents, contracts and site visits

Engineering and Coordination:

• Drive engineering an execution of all mechanical projects in oil and gas sector
• Identify and implement value engineering initiatives in projects
• Ensure timely execution of all engineering activities as per project timelines
• Co-ordinate with clients and manage expectations for each project
• Co-ordinate with external stakeholders, such as consultants and authorities, to ensure timely completion of deliverables and tasks as planned
• Co-ordinate with internal stakeholders including procurement and construction teams to ensure consistent understanding with regards to technical requirements for different scope of work, within the project team
• Manage all engineering documentation required throughout project lifecycle

Execution:

• Supervise project work for all mechanical projects undertaken by the division and coordinating with all departments and contractors
• Approval of construction procedure, quality plan & inspections test procedure
• Erection and commissioning supervision of equipment including gas compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, KOD’s Separators etc.
• Erection and commissioning of high-pressure piping for oil gas and other utility service lines.
• Supervision & monitoring of activities related to pipeline laying, hydrostatic testing and commissioning of pipeline
• Reviewing and resolving all engineering problems
• Coordinating with client and contractor.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Others:

• Manage technical requirements of service contracts
• Drive design and engineering requirements for such contracts
• Co-ordinate with product development, product procurement and services teams
• Support execution teams on any technical challenges in this respect through effective problem-solving approach
• This role will ensure that work is being performed safely, as designed, and to the highest quality standards.
• This role will perform daily safety and quality inspections, produce appropriate documentation, and implement corrective measures if required

Requirements

• PMP Certified project management professional
• Graduate or post-graduate Engineer with Mechanical degree and 20 to 25-year experience in project management and construction supervision of petrochemical, refinery, power plant (including gasification plant) and cross-country piping.
• Hands-on experience in delivering large scale multi-million-dollar projects in record timeframes.
• Experience in project management, Control, Co-ordination, Planning, Construction execution, including hands in contracts / Bidding, Review/ finalisation of engineering, etc for hydrocarbon projects of Pipelines, Piping / Process Piping, Mechanical constructions, Equipment, Structural, with Associated works of civil / E&I /Telecom/ Fire Fighting systems / gas detection system / CP works.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with all levels within the organization as well as with outside agencies such as Licensor, Consultants, Vendors, Contractors and Statutory Authorities.
• Demonstrated team building, relationship building and communication skills. Strong experience in working closely with various cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record in leading and motivating team members so as to achieve project objectives. Should have assisted the team to resolve conflicts.
• Ethical and loyal, and can be relied upon for maintaining high degree of confidentiality
• Experience of working in Nigeria and other African countries would be given preference
• In-depth experience with mechanical, process piping, and equipment installation in an industrial setting is essential.

Primary Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Installation