Senior Project Engineer

Our valued client, a Global Oil & Gas EPC, is seeking a Senior PE to join their Perth based team for an inital 6-month contract.

Position purpose

• To lead Project Engineering tasks assigned by the Project Engineering Manager or Project Operations Manager in order to achieve project objectives.
• To perform Project Engineering tasks based on instructions received from Manager Subsea Project Engineering APACTo provide technical and project leadership at onshore and offshore sites.
• To ensure development and implementation of safe procedures and processes in accordance with Group guidelines and policies
• To assist, train and supervise the work performed by assigned engineer(s)

Reporting to

• Manager Subsea Project Engineering APAC

Key Interactions
Internal

• All project engineers and other discipline engineers:
• Project manager, Project Operations Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Project Controls Manager, Planner, Contract Manager, Subcontract engineers, Procurement team, Manufacturing Plants, Other execution centers, Subsea Services,

External

• Client, Subcontractors, Suppliers, 3rd party agencies, authorities.

Main challenges

• Interfacing with numerous internal stakeholders and with the client and subcontractors as required.
• Tie all package activities together (interface/coordination role), i.e. engineering, procurement, manufacturing, fabrication, installation.
• Drive successful delivery of the assigned package/scope.
• Lead small teams of engineers and/or manage subcontractors/suppliers.

Main accountabilities

• Responsible for planning and executing/ coordinating the scope of work for assigned package/scope.
• Ensure allocated package/scope is delivered in accordance with project KPIs, HSE, quality, budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and enforces them within areas of responsibilities.
• Ensure QHSE objectives are met for assigned package/scope.
• Ensuring the agreed plan is followed and deadlines are met.
• Identify Risk & Opportunities associated with the package/scope and ensure mitigation plans are in place and monitored.
• The main focal point of contact internally and with the client for the allocated package/scope, i.e. the primary interface between the project management team, other group manufacturing units, third-party subcontractors/suppliers and the client in the delivery of the scope of work
• Coordinates all the disciplines involved in assigned package/scope such as engineering, procurement, manufacturing/fabrication, inspection, testing, logistics, etc.
• Interface with Client, Project controls team, Engineering teams, Manufacturing teams, Subsea Services, Subcontractors/Suppliers and third-party agencies as appropriate to ensure client requirements and all other relevant specifications are correctly accounted for
• Supervise, review and expedite engineering deliverables progress internally and externally (internal teams, as well as suppliers and sub-contractors)
• Ensures that engineering and requisitioning as well as procurement, subcontracting, expediting and associated testing, operations, and logistics activities in own area of action are developed according to schedule, person-hours, equipment, and materials budget, as well as contractual specifications.
• Attend meetings with internal stakeholders, clients, and Subcontractors/ suppliers as necessary to manage the resolution of technical, logistical and other project challenges
• Lead site/ field engineering support to deliver manufacturing, fabrication, testing and installation activities as required.
• Contribute to building and maintaining good internal stakeholder and Client/Subcontractor relationships.
• Comply with corporate standards, client requirements, legislation and industry standards.
• Deliver high quality, safe, environmentally responsible and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Assist assigned Project Engineering Manager/Principal Engineer define engineering document deliverables for allocated project scope of work.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for assigned work scope and associated deliverables.
• Participate in the identification and control of work scope risks and opportunities.
• Originate and review engineering deliverables as required by the Project review process.
• Provide training, guidance and mentoring to the assigned Project Engineers
• Interface with the various Engineering disciplines and Drafting team as well as other projects, project functions and subcontractors to deliver assigned work scope.
• Manage procurement of permanent and/or temporary materials and equipment
• Participate in formal and informal reporting to the assigned Operational and Functional line manager on the progress of engineering tasks and key issues.
• Assist Manager Subsea Project Engineering APAC in the development of the discipline including consolidation efforts.

Skills and Experience
Qualifications

• Engineering degree / Diploma or equivalent experience

Knowledge/ Skills

• Technical knowledge  and experience within the field of construction/ installation engineering
• Strong Communication and Collaboration skills
• Strong project coordination skills
• Ability to think and act independently on complex projects and issues.
• Critical thinker           
• Efficient problem-solving skills
• Delivery focused.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in a project environment
• Minimum 2 years experience in the oil and gas industry with experience in relevant topics which may include design engineering, manufacturing, procurement, fabrication, installation.
• Demonstrated planning ability and good commercial awareness.
• Experience in leading a small team or a subcontract package.
• Contractual experience beneficial

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and organised
• Demonstrates clear leadership attributes.
• Demonstrates initiative and is proactive.
• High level of personal responsibility
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills: written & verbal.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Travel to client, subcontractor, vendor and consultant offices for meetings
• Travel to either onshore or offshore sites when required.
• Undertake training courses.
• Required to work extended hours occasionally to meet the job / project requirements.

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.