Company: NES Fircroft
Skills: Project Engineer
Experience: 10 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Senior Project Engineer (LNG)
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 3+ year contract assignment with the potential to convert to a staff position
15 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and 5 sick days
Summary
Reports to: LNG Engineering Manager
Number of Indirect Reports: 2-5
Coordinate, report, and interface in support of the management of engineering activities as assigned for the execution of LNG and Net Zero Solution projects. This position will be assigned to a project area of the facility and coordinate the project's engineering tasks, working on behalf of the Project Engineering Manager. These tasks include but are not limited to, expediting the response to Requests for Information, Technical Queries, tracking Key Performance Indicators, managing the 3rd party verification unit, and ensuring certification of the project is achieved based on the agreed codes and standards.
May support the generation of scopes of work and basis documents for any potential change orders required in the EPC contract throughout the execution of the project. Support the generation of external scope documents for any engineering procurement requirements. Execute the engineering management plan for the assigned project area and monitor the EPC contractor for execution compliance for the contractor's agreed execution plan, including interfacing with the document control team to ensure timely response to technical deliverables submitted by the EPC contractor. Assist in the preparation of monthly, weekly, and special reports and presentations as assigned.
Fieldwork at the project site may be required to support engineering, contracting or other work and will be assigned as needed. This position is initially located in the EPC contractor's offices in Houston and requires some travel to project sites. This position could be required full-time on site supporting the LNG/NZS Engineering Manager to coordinate engineering/construction interfaces as well as commissioning and start-up interfaces.
Responsibilities
· Collaborate with the Engineering Manager in managing the engineering work to ensure timely deliverables and proper and efficient interface management between the engineering disciplines in their assigned project area
· Review drawings, schedules, specifications, and permits to ensure compliance with project requirements. Provide comments or raise non-compliance issues with relevant disciplines to ensure interface, scope, and design details are effectively addressed in the design and in the contractor's project construction activities.
· Work with the EPC contractor to ensure assigned work activities are expedited in a scheduled and timely manner resulting in an agreed resolution.
· Interface with EPC contractor on engineering issues and assist in managing a positive relationship
· Attend and participate in all relevant project key meetings organized by Project Manager and/or Engineering Manager. Conduct technical coordination meetings as required with relevant parties.
· Work with the E&C Construction Manager and the Operations Manager to support concerns related to constructability and plant operability and maintainability
· Identify and resolve project issues consistent with the EPC contract and engineering management plan
Requirements
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field of study
· 10+ years of Project Engineering experience
· General knowledge of LNG design and operation
· Broad base of general engineering knowledge including mechanical, electrical, CSA, and I&C
· Knowledge of engineering and construction standards
· Strong knowledge of quality assurance and control practices
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
