Project Engineer at ELPER Oilfield Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities
You will be required to perform the following:

• Lead the Execution of capital projects according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage the team under the unit in executing the projects and provide guidance and directives to ensure successful completion of the project.
• Leverage expertise in Project Engineering for projects and provide the appropriate actions for the team to follow in all phases of the project.
• Provide the technical and project management oversight to the design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup of facilities, and close out of projects.
• Ensure timely resolution of project issues arising in all phases of the project development.
• Ensure safety measures are implemented in the projects’ execution.
• Implement company initiatives in projects and business processes under the division.
• Be fully familiar with company Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and achieve them for projects under the division.
• Prepare/Review monthly project performance reports showing the status of design, material procurement, construction, milestones, commitments, payments, charges, variances from standards, waivers and problems and present them to higher management.
• Anticipate and plan for changes in project scope, timing or costs. Prepare documentation and obtain management approval.
• Assign appropriate manpower to all parts and phases of the project.
• Ensure appropriate training and development paths are assigned to each division employee.
• Oversee and review incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning projects assigned.
• Ensure that proper job records are maintained on all assigned projects.
• Negotiate agreements and change orders with design and execution contractors.
• Guide and direct team members in the application of Aramco standards. Assure that variances from standards are minimized.
• Responsible for project development: engineering studies, licensors selection, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail design, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, startup, and close out.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and schedule. Attend project meetings e.g. progress, stakeholders, design review, value improvement, etc.
• Review of project schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned project progress and challenge below par performance of the contractor.
• Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Minimum Requirements

• As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution. An Advanced Degree is preferred.
• You will also obtain a PMP , PgMP or equivalent certification
• You will have Fifteen years’ experience in similar field related to refining and petrochemical industries . Including Seven (7) years of experience in project management in design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation.
• You must have Engineering Design & Construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable International Codes, Standards and Specifications.
• You will have a mastery understanding of international procedures of Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedures, Procurement Processes, Construction Requirements and up to date Best Practices. In addition, be familiar with Saudi Aramco procedures and standards.
• You will have a mastery understanding of contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications and project schedule to support Department Manager in timely completion of projects.
• You will have a mastery understanding of scheduling principles and recovery methods.
• You must have a mastery understanding of cashflow distribution in projects, resource planning and distribution and understanding of crisis management and ability to calmly manage project issues.
• You will have a dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings
• You must be flexible to work in multinational teams and mobilize to different locations including remote areas as needed.