Project Engineer - Civil (1159)

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer who is specialized in Civil & Structural Engineering to join our Project Management team (PMT). Saudi Aramco Project Management Teams are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best in class capital projects. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement and construction of various sizes ($), types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion-dollar mega projects.

Project Management Team manages and executes projects usually from multiple site offices or engineering contractor design offices, geographically scattered throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The primary role is to ensure that engineering design, procurement, construction and project completion is done in compliance with the project objective and contractual requirements i.e. project schedule, cost, HSE, company standards and procedures. The role also involves review and study of grass root and brown field refining and petrochemical facilities.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be required to perform the following:

• Execute capital projects according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Perform complex technical and administrative tasks relative to the Design and coordination of civil & structural packages.
• Provide the technical input and review of the design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of facilities.
• Address technical issues arising in all phases of the project development related to civil & structural packages of the facilities.
• Responsibility for project development: engineering studies, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail designs, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning and startup.
• Review and provide input to the design of the civil & structural packages that fully complies with Saudi Aramco standards and specifications.
• Manage General Engineering Services (GES) design contractor activities during the development of Pre-FEED & FEED, including definition of project work scope and schedule requirements. Development of detailed estimate leading to funding appropriation and approval.
• Be familiar with international procedures of Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedures, Procurement Processes, Construction Requirements and up to date Best Practices.
• Full understanding of contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications and project schedule to support project manager and/or company representative in timely completion of projects.
• Review and resolve day to day contractors’ activities related to assigned project (civil & structural) work during construction and ensure HSE compliance.
• Participate in developing civil & structural packages deliverables and others such as plot plans, Piping Plans, foundation details, load assessments, stress analysis, Data Sheets, structural details, BRAs, geotechnical & soil tests, etc.
• Provide design input in the identification, sizing, selection and procurement of civil & structural material.
• Provide design input to the facilities such as pipe racks, substations, PIBs, control buildings, valve stations, refinery process plants that include, but are not limited to, refining, NGL, petrochemicals and utilities plants.
• Perform change order scope definition, cost estimation and assist the Project Manager or Company representative in change management process.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and schedule. Attend project meetings e.g. progress, stakeholders, design review, plot plan, value improvement.
• Review of project schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned project progress and challenge below par performance of the contractor.
• Review, coordinate, and monitor invoices (claimed vs actual physical progress checks) and contractor’s submittals.
• Performs Project Reporting and implementation of company initiatives during project execution.
• Review design/study civil & structural modifications to the facilities.
• Provide routine civil & structural (design and construction) support to facilities.
• Develop and/or review testing procedures for civil & structural packages.
• Be familiar with leading vendors, international standards and value improvement practices.
• Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Minimum requirements

1. EDUCATION:  B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering and a higher degree is preferred.
2. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Fifteen (15) years of experience in the refining and the petrochemical industries with a specialty in Civil & Structural Engineering, such that the incumbent is clearly recognized as an expert in this field.
3. FIELD EXPERIENCE: five (5) years of field experience including construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation.
4. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:  Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) and no second language is required.
5. OTHER: Must have Engineering Design & Construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable International Codes, Standards and Specifications.
6. OTHER: Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings, PMP Certification is desirable but not mandatory.
7. OTHER: Flexible to work in multinational teams and mobilize to different locations including remote areas as needed.