E&I Construction Engineer (site based)

We are currently recruiting a E&I Construction Engineer (site based) for a Global Oil & Gas EPC in Kwinana, WA on a contract until the end of 2026.

Position Purpose:

• Produce safe, high quality cost-effective, timely and environmentally appropriate construction engineering solutions
• Provide engineering supervision and technical assistance at manufacturing, fabrication, and installation sites
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to maximize constructability of deliverables
• Provide the interface between site and engineering centers for management of change purposes
• Prepare documentation for bid, assessment and award of site-based E&I subcontracts.
• Ensure that industry standards and Group rules with respect to allocated construction engineering scopes of work are adhered to

Key Responsibilities:

• Interface with relevant engineering disciplines during the course of engineering, fabrication and execution
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure constructability is defined.
• Manage standard and non-standard construction engineering performed by Engineering Consultants / Suppliers to meet project, statutory and Group rules to project schedule
• Preparation of execution plans and input to project delivery plans
• Preparation of project estimates as required to support projects.
• Attend meetings with Clients, Suppliers and / or Consultants to assist on technical issues relating to E&I Engineering and Construction.
• As required by projects, manage procurement of either permanent or temporary material / equipment associated with E&I construction engineering
• Manage engineering scope for brownfield upgrades and ensure that designed modifications comply with local and international standards and industry regulations
• Input to the procurement, subcontract, and fabrication plans
• Prepare Fabrication Cards for all fabrication scopes based on discipline design deliverables
• Provide cost and schedule estimates from sub-contractors
• Preparation and review of implementation work packs – identify scope and issues
• Follow up on quality and delivery of E&I items/ & vendor packages
• Prepares progress reports to the project management, internal and external stakeholders
• Managing the planning and design stages of construction projects
• Understanding of completions processes and site execution processes
• Identify, define site based changes to design deliverables, and support he MOC process as delegated by the Site Manager

Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in either instrument & Controls, electrical, or relevant trade qualification
• Onshore process plant construction experience (O&G or chemical processing )
• Strong stakeholder engagement ability (client, subcontractors, vendors etc)
• Strong brownfields experience
• Strong subcontractor management experience – we will be working on behalf of the client as their representative and managing the subcontractors on site to execute the works
• Strong construction background

Additional:

• Site based role located in Kwinana
• 10 hour days (excluding breaks) from Mon – Friday (50 hours per week)
• Commencing attendance of prestart meeting 7am.

If interested in this role, please email your CV to harry.evans@nesfircroft.com
Full AU working rights are required.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.