Senior Project Piping and Fixed Equipment Engineer

Purpose 

To provide Mechanical Piping and Fixed Equipment project engineering ownership and oversight to ensure the success of the FAITS project for the working and safe & reliable operation of IGCC plant facilities under JIGPC in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.   

Nature & Scope

The Jazan IGCC is the world’s largest IGCC and ASU facility producing 2100 MMSCFD syngas, 18,000 MT/Day Oxygen and 4 Gigawatts of power. Facilities and assets include; residue gasification, acid gas clean up (Rectisol), soot ash recovery, sulphur recovery (Claus & Scot), combined cycle power plants, materials handling systems, hydrogen recovery, air separation, water utilities systems and waste water treatment facilities. 

The role will sit within a multidisciplinary engineering project team under the supervision and guidance of the project Technical Lead whilst reporting directly to the Project Manager. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety

• Provide & maintain a safe work environment for self & others. Employ good housekeeping methods and demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent injuries.

Engineering:

• Lead in the provision of engineering evaluation & determinations, issue technical direction & guidance, and oversee Inspection & Quality Assurance initiatives for all mechanical equipment and pressure systems troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, repair, and test activities.
• Lead in the provision of engineering support & guidance during the construction & commissioning of the plants. Maintain accurate documentation for plant’s mechanical equipment and pressure systems and validate construction and commissioning activities. Monitor quality assurance initiatives including equipment installation & assembly, alignment, cleanliness, integrity, etc.
• Lead in the provision of engineering input for development & preservation of equipment standards, procedures, best practices, inspection contracts, and contractor selection guidelines.
• Develop detailed engineering specifications, evaluate quotations, perform technical bid evaluations & vendor document review. 
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive risk-based inspection and quality control program working with our quality control department for all mechanical equipment and pressure systems.
• Establish & maintain a relationship with the local inspection bureau, maintain relevant statutory, regulatory, technology standards, and code information consistent with JIGPC plant operational objectives and local regulations.
• Provide engineering support to project development and project management activities (including scope, budget, schedule, execution strategies, risk plans, cost collection / reporting, etc.) for the execution of all projects and turnaround activities. 
• Employ appropriate project development and project management activities (including scope, budget, schedule, execution strategies, risk plans, cost collection / reporting, etc.) for the execution of all project Piping and Fixed Equipment activities.   
• Promote an atmosphere of team spirit through good example, open communication, good  listening, and timely problem resolutions. Contribute positively to team discussions and assist other disciplines to deliver quality engineering to meet the project schedule. 
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance, reliability, and cost of quality goals. 
• Establish & maintain relationships with regional Mechanical based systems & equipment suppliers.   
• Foster and support positive working relationships with internal and external customers, in particular the EPC where support and guidance are essential to meet the schedule. 
• Support, mentor, and develop local Piping and Fixed Equipment Engineers.