Project Engineer at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

About the Role

• The Project Engineer will oversee work preparation, technical coordination, contractor management, materials planning, HSE compliance and cost control. The successful candidate will help ensure that maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications, quality standards and approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client maintenance notifications and scopes of work to define technical requirements and execution plans.
• Develop work packs, method statements, task risk assessments and bills of quantities.
• Conduct constructability reviews for work in live plant environments.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor compliance with HSE and quality requirements.
• Manage changes to project scope, materials and technical specifications.
• Identify critical spares and long-lead items, prepare technical requisitions and conduct technical bid evaluations.
• Track material deliveries and support project schedule management.
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work systems, safety rules and quality documentation requirements.
• Monitor project costs, prepare Value of Work Done (VOWD) reports and follow up on timesheets, job completion certificates and invoices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 3 years' experience in brownfield projects or maintenance activities involving live plant environments.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:
• Static equipment, including vessels, tanks and piping.
• Rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors and turbines.
• Electrical and instrumentation systems, including control systems and switchgear.
• Proven participation in at least one major plant turnaround or shutdown.
• Professional engineering registration or certification, such as COREN or NSE, is preferred.