Vacancy Details

Engineering Lead (Piping - Field)


Part A: Job Specification

Job Purpose

* Responsible for overseeing NFS Onshore EPC Contractor in delivery of all aspects of Piping design, equipment, materials, technical and execution definition, including planning and execution of detailed design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning. Ensures technical requirements (e.g., project specifications, data sheets 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.

Reporting and Relationships

* Reports to Engineering Area Manager (Field)

* Direct reports: None

Internal

* Regular interface and collaboration with Engineering Manager, Field Engineering Area Manager, Head of Piping, Head Electrical, Process, Main I&C, Machinery, Mechanical and Civil/Structural Engineers, Head Loss Prevention, Operations Advisor, Engineering Advisors and Facility Engineer in NFS Onshore organisation.

* Frequent contact with Operations, SHES, Quality and Engineering departments

External

* Continuous interaction with EPC Contractor, vendors and subcontractors.

* Occasional engagement with Shareholder representatives.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

* The position is responsible for verifying the design and implementation of piping deliverables including large pipe sizes, large valves (e.g., control, motor operated, pressure relief, manual), cryogenic systems, high pressure steam and high-pressure sour gas services.

* Major challenges for this role are (1) effectively managing EPC Contractor and Piping Field Engineering team to deliver technical input in accordance with project requirements; (2) maintaining constructive working relationships with EPC Contractor, its subcontractors and vendors to ensure delivery of work scope in accordance with project requirements and (3) maintaining relationships with stakeholders (e.g. Operations and SHE and Quality) to ensure alignment of Piping Engineering deliverables.

Financial Dimension

* As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.


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. Provide Piping Engineering knowledge, design, quality assurance and expertise while managing the Piping team in accordance with project deliverables and execution schedule.

2. Direct the preparation and stewardship of Piping Engineering scope of work in EPC contract, advise

and recommend design procedures, processes, deliverables and alternative studies, as required, to optimise project cost and schedule.

3. Interact with Engineering Team to complete multi-discipline engineering activities, ensuring

alignment with the Head of Piping on project engineering needs, objectives, and requirements. 4. Accountable for ensuring execution of work is technically aligned and in compliance with

Operations, Policies, Standards of Business Conduct and Project Management System

5. Manage EPC Contractor's Piping Field Engineering activities including validation of personnel

numbers, qualifications and experience; usage of appropriate design tools, including computer hardware and software; adherence with all project objectives, requirements, specifications, standards, procedures, execution plans and design verification processes.

6. Assess and validate EPC Contractor capability in providing all contract documents, progress

measurement and reporting, and recommends additional technical support to address gaps. 7. Manage the technical attachments and scope descriptions for relevant contracts including the

timely delivery of all purchase orders. 8. Responsible for the Piping Field Engineering schedule and related milestones, provide data

(narrative, charts, graphs, change management recommendations and recovery plans to address any schedule delays) for monthly progress and stewardship reporting.

9. Develop, review and amend various policies and procedures to ensure that all Piping Field

engineering references are up to date and relevant.


Classification: Internal

Part B: Person Specification - Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

* Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Knowledge and/or Experience

* 8 years experience in Piping 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 Field 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.

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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