Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a Principal Engineer - Project to be based in Sharjah, UAE.

What we do

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.

Primary Duties:

Operates as a part of team of Engineers in the coordination of resources in order to ensure that the

construction meets all contractual requirements in the most effective and efficient manner. May be deployed

on a number of projects at any time or be appointed to manage smaller projects.

\xef\x81\x93 Assist the Project Manager in providing commercial and technical input for the contracts department at

the estimation stage.

\xef\x81\x93 Review all contract documentation to assess feasibility of construction, identify any potential areas of

difficulty and take note of any variations required in the construction.

\xef\x81\x93 Participate in the development and review of the project planning process and create a schedule, which

is in line with the project requirements including establishing the sequence and duration of activities.

Active

\xef\x81\x93 Generate TDR (Technical Document Register) as a level 4 schedule and ensure that all relevant data

required for construction is contained in it. Monitor the issue of drawings as per the forecast dates

mentioned in the TDR, identify any discrepancies and bring it to the attention of the Lead Engineer.

Take corrective actions wherever required in the case of missing data from either the client or vendor.

\xef\x81\x93 Review Engineering drawings, documents and deliverables relating to area of functional responsibility

to assess constructability and consistency with contract requirements. Prepare and issue purchase

requests for materials and consumables.

\xef\x81\x93 Prepare and review project specific and other procedures to ensure comprehensive cover of all project

activities as per the contract requirements.

\xef\x81\x93 Coordinate all project related activities with other departments and sections to ensure effective

integration of tasks and minimize potential delays.

\xef\x81\x93 Participate in the finalization of work to be outsourced to sub-contractors including bid evaluation and

terms of contract. Monitor the performance of the sub-contractor once the contract has been awarded.

\xef\x81\x93 Monitor the progress of the project as per the project plan and against the client\xe2\x80\x99s requirements and

take corrective action whenever required.

\xef\x81\x93 Ensure the availability of necessary resources for the smooth execution of the project.

\xef\x81\x93 Follow up with clients on approvals and instructions, attend client meetings and liaise with client on all

issues of the project deliverables.

\xef\x81\x93 Steer post award kick off meeting with vendor, Expedite, follow up to ensure proper monitoring and

review of vendor deliverables in line with contractual requirements, execution schedule, Purchase Order

requirements and terms & conditions, follow up to ensure that suborders of materials are in line with

supplier\xe2\x80\x99s engineering and manufacturing schedule, and monitor respective deliveries. Resolve any

potential operational issues that may impact the deliveries, Monitor the recovery of delays and

implementation of remedial actions. Identify Risks and liaise with stakeholders to mitigate delays and

cost impacts. Monitor the update of order progress periodically.

\xef\x81\x93 Effectually nurture and maintain professional and healthy relationship with suppliers, conduct and monitor

objective supplier performance appraisal.

\xef\x81\x93 Carry out a routine check for field expediting requirements at supplier\xe2\x80\x99s shop and plan expediting visits

accordingly after consultation with the Project Manager, Solicit supplier to maintain an inspection plan,

liaise with QA/QC and coordinate inspection visits. Review flash report and follow up to ensure that

QA/QC approvals are completed. Monitor the issue of inspection release note issued by QA/QC and

ensure issuance of shipping release Note (SRN) to supplier and logistic team to trigger the shipping

process. Expedite suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 shipping documents, liaise with the shipping department for plan and timely

movement of goods prior to readiness of consignment. And monitoring until obtaining Material Receipt

Voucher (MRV) from material controller on site.

\xef\x81\x93 Investigate causes of Excess, Shortage and Damage (ESD) of supplies. Coordinate with the supplier

and the procurement department to resolve ESDs and safeguard a genuine material receipt report.

\xef\x81\x93 Advise supplier on invoicing instructions, Review ,verify and administer supplier invoices for payment

against progress milestones.

\xef\x81\x93 PO close out by Expediting supplier\xe2\x80\x99s submission of final Material Record Book (MRB), and all required

documents as per PO, Initiate completion of certification for progress and final payment, Maintain

performance metrics and coordinate Supplier Performance Evaluation.

\xef\x81\x93 Approving freight charges, deciding on the mode of shipment, resolving conflicts with suppliers, providing

recommendations on whether or not to apply L/D, on inspection application or waiver, and deciding on

field expediting requirements; however as delegated by Project Manager.

\xef\x81\x93 Participate in the project activity report preparation and verify all data to ensure that it is accurate and

accurately reflects the status of the project.

\xef\x81\x93 Coordinate with relevant certification agencies for the endorsement of regulated activities.

\xef\x81\x93 Participate in the preparation of all final documentation during the closure of the project.

\xef\x81\x93 Participate in the formal review of the project post completion to identify areas for improvement.

\xef\x81\x93 Perform related duties as and when directed by Direct Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

An engineering degree with a minimum of 15 years of project management experience in the oil and gas sector.

Additional Information

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