Job Description
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly qualified Project Engineer to join our team. As a Project / Field Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the technical and practical execution of engineering projects offsite and on-site.
- You will also be responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to design specifications.
- The role bridges the gap between design, planning, and on-site construction. To plan, organise and control all elements of the project and ensure the requirements of Contracts are met satisfactorily.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
- Responsible for scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and managerial aspect of projects.
- Monitoring project status reports and change orders.
- Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
- Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project clients.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering projects proposals.
- Budget monitoring and trend tracking.
- Participate in Client / Contractor meetings and resolving Client / Engineering and management project issues.
- Keep an eye on all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements.
- Interpret clients' requirements.
- Identify engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented.
- Evaluate, organize and prioritize workload within a schedule.
- Liaise with third party contractors to ensure all equipment are fit for purpose.
- Take responsibility for a team of engineers.
- Take full responsibility for any assigned project from commencement to completion whether on shoe, offshore or swamp.
- Coordinate Tenders from start to finish.
- Head the site HSE meeting / discussion and attend the morning pep talk before start of work.
- Supervise all engineering operations at any given location.
- Act as service representative in the field.
- Contribute to the preparation of site reports.
- Supervise technicians, technologists, and other engineers and review / approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
Qualifications / Requirements
- B.Sc. / B.Eng. / HND in engineering field. A Masters’ degree will be an added advantage with Experience: 3–5 years post qualification / (NYSC) experience
- COREN / NSE membership is an added advantage
- Proven experience working in a Project management role in manufacturing, construction and / or oil and gas industries
- Verifiable experience in the use of MS Office packages.
- HSE Level 3 minimum
- Should reside in Port Harcourt or willing to relocate.
Skills and Competencies:
- Microsoft Office Project
- Primavera
- Ability to use initiative
- The ability to explain design and plans clearly
- Confident decision-making ability
- A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal regulations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to details
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Ability to work with initiative, autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.