Engineering Lead - Civil and Structural

JOB DESCRIPTION
Engineering Lead (Civil & Structural)
Job Purpose
* Responsible for overseeing NFS Onshore EPC Contractor in delivery of all aspects of Civil & Structural design, materials, technical and execution definition, including planning and execution of detailed design, procurement, installation. Ensures technical requirements (e.g., project specifications, procedure etc.) developed and implemented during EPC, fully comply with project requirements and through effective collaboration and interfaces ensures process design considers for full production life cycle.
Job Context & Major Challenge(s)
* The position is responsible for verifying the design and implementation of Civil & Structural deliverables including, RC structure, Steel structure, Underground facilities, Building Structure and Architecture in Field.
* Major challenges for this role are (1) effectively managing EPC contract and Civil & Structural Engineering team to deliver technical input in accordance with project requirements from contract award until delivery of Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC), (2) maintaining constructive working relationship with EPC contractor to ensure delivery of engineering workscope in accordance with project requirements and (3) maintaining relationships with stakeholders (e.g. Operations and SHEQ) to ensure alignment of Engineering deliverables.
Safety Health & Environment
* Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.
Qatarization Program
* Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.
Firewall Compliance
* Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.
Key Job Accountabilities
1. Lead civil & structure engineering discipline activities and contribute to the project
department strategy and goals. 2. Lead technical activities through interactions with the project owner, shareholder , facilities
owner, contractors, vendors, consultants. 3. Develop, update and amend various policies and procedures related to NFS Onshore
Department as and when required in consultation with the Engineering Manager and other team leaders.
4. Support the engineering team of external organizations, entities appointed representatives to ensure engineering design addresses each companies' expectations consistent with Qatargas, QatarEnergy and Project's objectives.
5. Evaluate complex tasks and provide appropriate recommendations to management on NFS Onshore issues. Provide support to other disciplines and contribute to other multi- disciplinary tasks.
6. Develop, introduce and maintain best practices, Lessons Learned, systems and software tools that will continuously improve execution of the projects and optimize cost effective implementation activities.
7. Ensures compliance with QatarEnergy LNG systems and processes including the Qatargas Project Management System (QGPMS) and maintains support and adoption of all processes. Prepare plans and work schedules that ensure effective completion of projects.
8. Participate in contracting and procurement activities to ensure technical requirements are met from pre-qualification, preparation of bid invitations and requests for quotation, bidding, evaluations, contract execution and performance, and contract(s) close-out.
9. Monitors and provides necessary guidance to the EPC Contractor(s) and all 3rd Party Services throughout the project phases. Ensures the facilities are constructed per the scope, meeting QatarEnergy LNG standards and specifications, within the time and project cost approved by the shareholders.
10. Maintains full project chronology of civil and structural engineering design revisions (including cause / effect data), for use in contract administration.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering
Knowledge and/or Experience
* 8 years experience in Civil & Structural Engineering roles, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year's experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/service/vendor personnel.
* Preferable experience in a major LNG Project.
* Broad knowledge of engineering execution including design
standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, onshore LNG facilities and utility systems design, construction and operations.
* Previous Experience with Civil/Structural works in Qatar.
Technical and Business Skills
* Excellent written and oral English skills.
* Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills.
* Strong technical, prioritisation and management skills.
* Good communication, influencing and interface skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, etc.
Equal Opportunities:
First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.
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