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Senior Project Engineer

mselect is looking to hire a Senior Project Engineer for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Project Engineering role with extensive onshore oil & gas project experience with an E&P Operator. Fluency in English is a must.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Projects and Engineering Manager the Senior Project Engineer will:
  • Provide technical leadership for assigned projects within the Projects and Engineering Team
  • Responsible for the planning, co-ordination, and overall execution (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) of select Facilities Projects as directed by the Projects and Engineering Manager
  • Supports the P&E team as required with Mechanical Engineering Tasks

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical focal point on assigned projects, through all phases of project execution
  • Support the Project Manager and or the Projects and Engineering Manager in all aspects of project execution
  • Supports the team with development of required technical documentation for project and departmental use
  • Supports the P&E Team as required with Mechanical Engineering Tasks, both project specific and departmental in nature
  • Leads the development of project scopes of work
  • Manages select projects through all phases including concept definition and development, detailed engineering, implementation (Construction and Commissioning) and close-out
  • Leads the development of project cost estimates and project schedules
  • Develops and manages budgets for all allocated projects
  • Manage external engineering resources to complete allocated project scope
  • Coordinate with internal engineering personnel to deliver allocated project scope
  • Liaise and communicate with internal project stakeholders as required to ensure effective input into designs
  • Coordinate with internal contracts, procurement and supply chain resources to implement service contracts and purchase materials required to deliver the project
  • Coordinate and liaise with the site construction team to support the effective management of the construction scope for the project
  • Work with the internal engineering, operations and construction teams to develop commissioning and handover plans
  • Effectively manage project and technical change
  • Train and mentor local staff as required
Competency (Knowledge & Skills) Required:
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team but also to work on own initiative and taking a proactive approach
  • Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
  • Adopt pragmatic, fit for purpose approach striving for simplicity
  • Able to work with several simultaneous activities, prioritizing as necessary
  • Executes projects efficiently and effectively through all phases

Requirements

1. Education and Qualifications Expected/Required:
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree/diploma
  • Member of an internationally recognized Professional Engineering Association
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
2. Experience Expected/Required:
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Project Engineering role with extensive onshore oil & gas project experience with an E&P Operator
  • Previous project experience in the Middle East is essential. Experience in Kurdistan the region of Iraq would be considered a bonus
3. Other Relevant Competency Requirements:
  • Effective Leader
  • Team Player
  • Must be experienced at communicating effectively and succinctly with the company's senior management


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.