Construction Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

Provide engineering support in daily construction/plant modification site activities in electrical and instrumentation equipment installation works related to onshore and offshore vessels, platforms, pipelines and facilities in accordance with established industrial codes, contractual agreements and Dolphin Energy’s quality and HSSE standards to support successful project completion

Reporting lines and interactions:

Hierarchically reports to: Senior Manager Upstream Project.
Operationally reports to: Line Manager
Key interactions (internally, externally): Engineering team, Upstream Operations, Upstream Project, Manager, Contractor/Subcontractors and HSS&E
Oversee timely and effective execution of E&I installation / plant modification work within the scope of Upstream projects at all facilities. Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, relevant policies and procedures, method statements and project schedules
Plan and coordinate the activities and resources at the construction site to ensure effective coordination and supervision of construction/modification project works related to onshore and offshore structures, vessels, platforms, facilities and pipelines related to assigned Upstream Projects is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy...
Undertake the required initiatives in order to effectively estimate man hour requirements, plan work schedules, assign and direct subordinates and attend work site during assigned tasks in improvement initiatives associated with facilities and systems
Interface and coordinate closely with main/primary contractors and subcontractors’ teams to monitor effective progress of construction site activities related to E&I work. Allocate work to team; conduct safety talks prior to tasks to support successful completion of activities in accord with safety standards
Review list of E&I problems and problem areas affecting construction schedules or path with the Civil Engineer in order to take actions to resolve these problems. Resolve any such related problems by attending, participating and/or delegating work to available technicians to expedite resolutions

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Instrumentation) from a recognized institution / university.
• Additional technical or management qualifications or certification related to onshore and offshore construction would be an advantage.
• 5 years’ relevant work experience in E&I engineering in a similar large manufacturing facility in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Team leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Solid knowledge in E&I engineering
• Risk management.
• Understanding of local safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• PC skills.
• Prepare and review construction related documentation including method statements, work instructions, material approval requests, and risk mitigation procedures in particular prior to forwarding same for approval.
• Provide input into construction completion dossiers. Monitor quality and performance (QA/QC) of works carried out by contractors/subcontractors to validate adherence with defined quality guidelines as per Dolphin Energy standards.
• Participate in regular Site Progress Meetings with contractors to review progress and performance. Identify and highlight technical and constructability issues and raises them with Line Manager and contractors’ site supervisors and communicate to main/primary contractors for action.
• Support the Lead Project Engineer to coordinate with other Stakeholders regarding the planning and executing of installation and modification works.
• Support the Lead Project Engineer to prepare updates on weekly progress, resource requirements, drawings and documents availability, and schedule look-ahead, etc. and report any important issues, such as deviations, delays to support implementation of corrective action.
• Expedite resolution of contractor’s technical queries and provide guidance.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by the Senior Manager Upstream Project.