Design/Project Mechanical Engineer

• Evaluate internal project requests from Kuwait Steel clients (SMP, RM1, RM2, LDP and Yard 2) to determine the scope of work, the project’s feasibility and resource requirements.
• Manage and develop the scope of work phase after project feasibility has been confirmed and the job request converted to a service request to external contractors.

• Develop conceptual and detailed mechanical engineering designs for requested projects, considering functionality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
• Specify the materials, equipment and components required for the project implementation, considering factors as quality, durability and compatibility with existing systems.
• Written approval of project scope of work by the internal end user before conducting the request for quotation (RFQ) phase from the market for mechanical engineering projects.
• Manage the RFQ project phase for all mechanical engineering projects as per the P&E and FM Department policies.
• Conduct technical adjudication and discount requests from contractors for mechanical engineering projects.
• Tracking and documentation of all aspects of the scope of work development, end user approval and RFQ phases of the project as per the P&E and FM Department policies.
• Support to the Department Secretary and Procurement for Purchase Orders (PO) approval and issuance to mechanical engineering project contractors.
• Support project controls and the Department Secretary for project close out and project invoicing.
• Assist the Field/Site Services Supervisor in monitoring the execution progress, quality and safety.
• Improve the workplace for mechanical engineering design to promote employee engagement and team effectiveness.
• Perform annual performance appraisals and provide direct reporting staff with feedback about strengths, development opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Develop KPIs for individual units and ensure they are aligned with Kuwait Steel's P&E and FM Department goals.
• Provide technical input for project schedules developed by the Project Controls Technical Officer.
• Technical review and approving contractor variation orders with approval from the P&E and FM Manager.
• Provide weekly project controls information (progress, project milestones & actions) to the Project Controls Technical Officer.

• Review and approve all mechanical and general layout (GA) drawings prepared by 3^rd party contractors during mechanical engineering projects design stage and at project conclusion stage in accordance with contracts.
• Review and approve as-built drawings that reflect changes and/or variations that have been approved during the construction process.
• Contribute to the development of Kuwait Steel’s safety culture by ensuring all staff and contractors comply with HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in QHSE audits, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as required.
• Comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions.
• Report unsafe acts, incidents or safety violations.
• Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
  • Keep project construction areas clean and well organized to prevent incidents and accidents.
• Develop and issue the required safe work and security permits approved by the Safety and Security Departments for all mechanical engineering projects contractors.
  • Provide daily updates to the P&E and FM Manager for all mechanical engineering projects.
  • Develop weekly project progress reports for Project Controls Technical Officer.
• Inputs into monthly P&E and FM Department reports for the P&E and FM Manager.

Must have 10-15 years or more of experience in heavy industry mechanical engineering design & project eng (minimum)

Competence to develop mechanical engineering and piping engineering technical scope of work for industrial projects