Senior Engineer

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?

The Senior Construction Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for managing subcontractor and supervising construction activities related to Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing.

1. Works to a 90 day look ahead schedule and directs all field personnel and subcontractors to achieve completion of the project on schedule, with quality workmanship that conforms to plans and specifications.
2. Ensures all work is executed in compliance with Contract requirements, Petrofac Management System requirements and associated procedures and all relevant standards and national and international standards, as appropriate.
3. Contributes to the development of plans, schedules and estimates for individual work scope.
4. Ensures Go/NoGo checklist is signed off and enough Workfront is available prior to mobilisation of Subcontractor.
5. Verifies the Subcontractor’s execution plan at an early stage and approves only if it aligns with Petrofac deliverables (documents and materials). Challenges Subcontractor for a more efficient execution plan inline within schedule & inline with safety and quality requirement.
6. Prepares and discusses with subcontractor in advance construction method, sequence of works for critical activities.
7. Initiates scoping sessions with subcontractors to plan activities (be aware of workface planning).
8. Contributes to construction schedule and 6-weeks look-ahead, understands the project plans and specifications, identifies and solves problems, orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
9. Coordinates with Engineering & PMT to ensure that planned activities are constraints free.
10. Reviews work procedures and method statements for Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing works in compliance with good work practices and the customers contract specializations.
11. Ensures subcontractors are working with latest issued documents and drawings. Reviews IFC documents and resolves discrepancies, raises technical queries for clarifications on IFC deliverables in coordination with field engineering team.
12. Implements standardized construction work processes, procedures, manuals and systems and creates a system of control in each specific area.
13. Ensures adequate storage and preservation of equipment & bulks before and after installation.
14. Understands the systems turnover plan and sequence and ensures that the work is performed accordingly.
15. Takes ownership of Build Right First Time (QinC) as nominated by CD/SM. Ensures that all inspection reports are accurate and that all attached documents are current status. Actively participates in Quality control inspection for all types of Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing works in line with approved ITP’s.
16. Monitors implementation of PPC (daily progress monitoring). Daily progress report to be submitted to line manager.
17. Highlights to Construction Manager & Subcontractor in advance on areas of concern that might have an impact on project execution. Reviews daily/weekly job progress report and cost reports and issues to line management for ensuring progress and managing slippage in coordination with mechanical construction.
18. Coordinates with the Client / QC inspectors for the resolution of site problems.
19. Liaises with other disciplines in the execution of work.
20. Assists the site subcontractors in the resolution of drawing interpretation.
21. Reviews inspection test packages during the course of construction activities.
22. Monitors calibration status and condition of Inspection/Test and Measuring instruments.
23. Ensures closure of all RFIs and related inspection/test records (ITRs) immediately after successful completion of each inspection with minimum/no punchlist.
24. Monitors completion of system/sub system in his area based on previously forecasted ITRs.
25. Ensures that all punch items are closed on a timely basis and assists in commissioning plan.
26. Attends subcontract/cost awareness sessions and understands the Responsibility matrices, BOQ & preambles of subcontract. Provides assistance to subcontract teams on payment and invoice clearance in accordance with the BOQ and guides/manages sub-contractor change requests by complete assessment of works in the interest of the company within the framework of the subcontract.
27. Ensures quantity reporting is established and reported accurately.
28. Challenges every Site Instruction based on Ts and Cs and assesses cost impact prior to approval. Be aware of contract Ts & Cs of the subcontractor and scope of responsibilities.
29. Conducts a review of all Site Instructions & Variation Orders (issued, approved, rejected) with Subcontracts Manager on a monthly basis. Keeps evidences of changes requested.
30. Immediately reports any cost affecting inspection results to discipline lead and also highlights to engineering. Ensures all design changes are captured by the change control process.
31. Coordinates with Subcontractor to timely closure of Non-conformances NCR, Corrective actions (CAR), Daily surveillance (DSR) and Quality Walkthrough, Construction Observation Form (COF) findings.
32. Ensures competency check of construction supervisor and subcontractors, ensures personnel are qualified and competent to perform allocated tasks, have valid certification, where required, for the techniques in use.

1. 8+ Mechanical and Piping Engineering experience in direct hire construction with an international oil & gas EPC company and with subcontractors.
2. 8+ HVAC Engineering experience in direct hire construction with an international oil & gas EPC company and with subcontractors.
3. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
4. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria:
5. Experience working in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS/FSU), Middle East, and/or North Africa.
6. Prior experience working with a diverse international workforce.
7. Good communications skills.
8. Must have a thorough working knowledge of International Codes and Standards, specifically ASME and API Codes/practices, and specifications associated with all types of static/rotating equipment and piping.
9. Has knowledge and experience to solve Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing issues onsite and provide guidance to subcontractors.
10. Trained in lifting and scaffolding supervision (preferred).