Senior Project Engineer

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Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Petrofac is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - PAYE contract position for 12 months based in Aberdeen, UK.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure good communication between disciplines

• Liaise with other Project Engineers, Delivery Team Leader, Engineering Manager, Construction, Commercial and Planning

• Manage project changes effectively

• Ensure an effective risk management process is adopted

• Demonstrate HSE leadership within sphere of influence

• Contribute to the development of the plans, schedules and estimates for the individual workscopes

• Ensure as far as possible all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule

• Prepare estimates and assist in the review of proposed schedules

• Participate as necessary in discussions with client and visit jobsites when necessary, including offshore

• Assist the Lead, Principal or Senior Discipline Engineers when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties

• Maintain the required technical quality of work produced.

• Ensure that the work output complies with relevant procedures

• Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the scope of the discipline assigned team members, including assisting in the training and technical development of engineers

• Preparation of engineering and construction scope for both man-hours and equipment estimates where necessary

The above is an outline of key duties and accountabilities, rather than an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities. The post holder is expected to undertake any tasks which may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

The postholder is expected to adhere to the Golden Rules of Safety (transitioning to 'The 9 Lifesaving Rules in 2020) and the Petrofac Values.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• HND / HNC in relevant Engineering discipline

• Knowledgeable and has experience in a project environment in Oil and Gas, Petro Chemical or other relevant industry

• Familiar with project control mechanisms

• Understanding of commercial and technical risk assessments

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Able to account for current and new legislation and standards.

• Must be willing to travel offshore/site and capable of completing surveys

• Team player

• Motivated to deliver

• Ability to investigate and interpret data

• Ability to be responsive and open to changing circumstances

• Ability to motivate and supervise other discipline personnel

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness and an ability to build effective working relationships across our global business

• Good communication skills

Experience

• Experience within the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry will be preferable but not essential

• Suitable experience within other engineering industries will be considered where appropriate.

• Brownfield project experience desirable