Project Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer on a 4/4 rotation based in Basra, Iraq.

• Coordinate the preparation of construction work packs for onshore procurement, fabrication and offshore construction activities in line with rejuvenation campaign schedule requirements
• Schedule the preparation of job cards, construction drawings and documentation, materials requisitioning by liaising with engineering, operations and support services as required
• Review design engineers’ output for completeness and clarity of intent, liaise with discipline engineers / TAs for the development of work orders / packs, major / minor plant changes and repairs
• Maintain an overview of the campaign workpack status in the associated WMS systems and provide progress updates to the integrated planning engineer
• Responsible for the accuracy of job card estimations and obtaining agreement on additional norms requirements
• Support the development of construction aids and lifting designs, sketches and establish all multi – discipline data required to complete the work
• Support the adoption of a fit – for – purpose approach and seek design approval to ensure design intent is achieved
• Plan and manage resources to meet maintenance, RO and project workpack development as per campaign and project schedules
• Take ownership of campaign RO & work packing plans, closely tracking daily progress and preparing in advance recovery plans for any delays
• Monitor and highlight in good time any constraints in workpack development, propose and recommend solutions
• Ensure Health & Safety Responsibilities are adhered to and understood, and review Task Risk Assessments and ISSOW PTWs for all workpack scopes
• Establish a relationship and liaise with operations focal points to ensure execution methodology is understood and aligned with operating codes
• Liaise with the RO / Workpack Team Leader to agree schedule for issue of workpack deliverables

• Recognized degree or equivalent experience or qualification in a relevant branch of engineering and a member of an internationally recognized professional Institution
• Minimum 10 years’ practical experience in oil and gas related design, construction and implementation work in major projects
• At least 2 years spent in project management / general office management with responsibility for multi discipline teams working on offshore and onshore oil and gas projects
• Have comprehensive experience of multi – discipline interfaces and have the interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non – technical staff
• A sound technical background and demonstrated ability to coordinate multi – discipline construction preparation tasks, in the design or construction phases of a campaign
• Good understanding of construction methods, combined with an ability to fit design to deliverable and must understand inter – discipline relationships
• Conversant with relevant international standards and Codes or Practice and their application to design, procurement and construction activities, dependent on project work scope
• Sound knowledge of design engineering in relation to the project cycle including relevant industry codes and standards, and the HSSE aspects of oil and gas design / construction
• Capable of working under pressure whilst maintaining the ability to plan, coordinate, motivate and direct staff
• Good rejuvenation and brownfield project experience. Experienced in corrective maintenance & modifications execution
• Managed resources in an EPC environment with marine support management interfaces
• Working knowledge of Shell’s DEPs and SAP CMMS system
• Demonstrated ability to manage, interface and communicate well at all levels
• Proven track record of building teams with different backgrounds and value diverse thinking
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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