Project Engineer – Mechanical Piping Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Piping Engineer to join our Project Management team (PMT). The PMT is directly responsible and accountable for the delivery of best-in-class capital projects assigned to the department. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement and construction of various sizes, types and complexity of small, medium to multibillion-dollar mega-projects. The Project Management Department manages and execute projects from multiple site offices or engineering contractor design offices throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Mechanical Piping Engineer’s primary role is to ensure that engineering design, procurement, construction, and project completion is done in compliance with the project contract requirements, i.e. project schedule, cost, HSE, and company standards and procedures. The role also includes involving in some cases to review and study mechanical modifications to oil and gas processing/handling and utilities facilities. Occasionally called upon to design mechanical aspects of new facilities of the types mentioned.
Responsibilities:
- Design or study mechanical modification to oil and gas processing, oil and gas handling and utilities facilities.
- Capital projects execution according to the work scope, schedule, and budget.
- Project development and completion: Preliminary engineering to detail designs to construction and the final and safe turnover to proponent.
- Design development of project proposal, include definition of project work scope and schedule requirements. Development of detailed estimate leading to funding appropriation and approval.
- Participate in HAZOP Studies, FEED review and Detailed Engineering.
- Contractor preparation of detailed design drawings, material specifications and procurement, and/or construction bid packages.
- Provide input to develop and prepare contracting plan and strategy for solicitation, evaluation, and award of contract for detail engineering, procurement, and construction.
- Activities coordination and issues resolution among proponents, contractors, and other parties to allow construction activities to progress according to plan and finalize mechanical completion.
- Project schedule review, as well as coordination and monitoring of the assigned project’s progress, and challenge below par performance of the contractor.
- Fully understand contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings, and specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications, and project schedule, to support the project manager and/or company representative in the timely completion of project.
- Lead multiple concurrent projects, each potentially with one or more support engineers.
- Analyze schedules and budgets.
- Review and approve project work using internal standards, industry practices, and personal experience to ensure a safe design.
- Develop and apply piping material classes based on product and project requirements.
- Specify insulation, paint, and protective coatings on Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
- Select and specify manual valves and piping specialty items.
- Create and maintain internal specifications, work instructions, and job aids.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve project planning, cost, schedule, and/or quality.
- Evaluate existing tools and methodologies in your area of expertise and make recommendations on your implementation at Saudi Aramco.
- Conduct special studies in the field of Project Management.
- Participate in the reviews and evaluation of the capabilities of Engineering & Construction contractors, suppliers, and project management related service providers.
- Provide engineering support to repair hydrocarbon leaks, review and approve the bolted clamp calculations and design made by the specialized leak sealing contractors companies to maintenance prior to field installation.
- Review detailed drawings and material specification from Layout Group for piping modifications as requested.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized and approved program. A higher degree is preferred.
A Professional Registered Engineer.
PMP Certification.
Seven years of related experience, preferably in the oil industry or similar process industry working in the engineering design and construction phase of projects.
A subject matter expert.
Experience in the support of both small and large-scale capital projects.
Familiarity with International Engineering Codes and Standards.
Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written).
A dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings.
Experience in the GCC, Saudi Arabia, or Saudi Aramco.
Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards.
A thorough knowledge of best engineering practices, solid industry codes and standards background (ASME, API, NACE, ASTM, ISO) and use of engineering software.
Willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia?
Are you an Egypt or South Africa native; or are you currently living/working in Egypt or South Africa?