- Location
- Basra, Iraq
- Sector
- Engineering
- Salary
- $107,000.00 per annum
We are currently looking for a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of our operators in the oil & gas sector in Iraq. The Job Objective is to:
Description:
•Receive and act work arrangement and in conjunction with the Engineering Manager assigns priorities.
•Review design for completeness and coherence in the discipline and with other disciplines.
•Identify potential errors, omissions or risks in the design basis and participate in preparation of design.
•Identify problems needing the involvement of specialists, define and organize required specialist involvement.
•Assess impact of proposed technical changes in the discipline.
•Review design and make recommendations for improvement.
•Review and / or issue design change notices for approval by engineering manager.
•Attend/Chair all design review events (HAZID, HAZOP, Peer Reviews, etc.) with Project Management team and Contractor as necessary.
•Assist in the development of technical solutions for areas of conflict or concern identified during design review.
•Quality control of the Civil engineering.
•Support the project control to prepare plans and schedules.
•Analyse and/or review the Civil discipline progress reports against the schedule and inform of any foreseeable delay.
•Participate in the technical workshop and technical reviewing meeting with Contractors and BOC.
•Coordinate and Assist PMC and the contractor in developing/reviewing schedule corrective actions and recovery plans when progress slipping and ensures needed action plans are implemented.
•Provide Civil discipline progress report and contractor’s performance to Lead Civil Engineer.
•Prepare reply to technical and field queries.
•Assist site with technical advice upon request of site.
•Work at site under the company’s standard security policy.
•Provide and review civil/structural studies and design solutions for new and existing facilities, including geotechnical studies, warehouse and laydown areas, buildings, pipeline and flowline routings, foundations, piling, evaporation ponds, towers, infrastructure planning, etc.
•Participate in technical review of new projects, facilities upgrade etc., including scope of work, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical load list, key one-line diagrams, etc.
•Conduct civil/structural feasibility studies for various oil and gas facilities projects.
•Conduct other similar or related duties such as reviewing of project proposals; attending technical meetings; carrying out site visits.
•Comply with all relevant HSE management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and other HSE reviews.
•Assist in civil engineering trouble shooting and prepare proposals for resolving road and civil/structural maintenance and improve checks and procedures.
•Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
•Contribute to the preparation of clear, timely and accurate reports.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
•Frequent contacts with Team Leader(s) and other Engineer(s).
•Frequent contacts with other Departments.
External:
•Frequent contacts with Civil Discipline Leaders of Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers.
•Frequent visit to site to support site construction and production.
•Regular contacts with PMC, EPC and LLI Contractor Management.
•Regular contacts with engineers of Suppliers and Contractors.
•Government Officials.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree of Chemical Engineering and Technology.
•Proven experience in oil and gas industry.
•Working in tough situation.
Minimum Experience:
•Minimum of 15 years civil engineering experience in Oil and Gas Facilities
•Work experience in the MENA Region; Iraq experience is preferred.
Job-Specific Skills:
•High general civil/structural engineering skills; hands on knowledge of key discipline tools.
•Ability to analyse problems and develop pragmatic concepts and solutions.
•Good team player, effective communicator and able to work independently.
•Ability to steer and oversee contractors’ contributions.
•Good knowledge of geotechnical studies, local site conditions and civil and structural calculations.
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.
- Receive and act general guidance, objectives, and some specific work assignments from the Engineering Manager.
- Act as the technical authority and focal point for engineering issues related to civil engineering.
- On behalf of the company take the responsibility for civil engineering throughout the engineering, procurement, construction installation and commissioning stages of the Surface Facilities Projects.
- Provide high quality civil/structural solutions for the company’s existing and planned surface facilities.
- Coordinate among Facility teams, in the company, with PMC and Contactors.
Description:
•Receive and act work arrangement and in conjunction with the Engineering Manager assigns priorities.
•Review design for completeness and coherence in the discipline and with other disciplines.
•Identify potential errors, omissions or risks in the design basis and participate in preparation of design.
•Identify problems needing the involvement of specialists, define and organize required specialist involvement.
•Assess impact of proposed technical changes in the discipline.
•Review design and make recommendations for improvement.
•Review and / or issue design change notices for approval by engineering manager.
•Attend/Chair all design review events (HAZID, HAZOP, Peer Reviews, etc.) with Project Management team and Contractor as necessary.
•Assist in the development of technical solutions for areas of conflict or concern identified during design review.
•Quality control of the Civil engineering.
•Support the project control to prepare plans and schedules.
•Analyse and/or review the Civil discipline progress reports against the schedule and inform of any foreseeable delay.
•Participate in the technical workshop and technical reviewing meeting with Contractors and BOC.
•Coordinate and Assist PMC and the contractor in developing/reviewing schedule corrective actions and recovery plans when progress slipping and ensures needed action plans are implemented.
•Provide Civil discipline progress report and contractor’s performance to Lead Civil Engineer.
•Prepare reply to technical and field queries.
•Assist site with technical advice upon request of site.
•Work at site under the company’s standard security policy.
•Provide and review civil/structural studies and design solutions for new and existing facilities, including geotechnical studies, warehouse and laydown areas, buildings, pipeline and flowline routings, foundations, piling, evaporation ponds, towers, infrastructure planning, etc.
•Participate in technical review of new projects, facilities upgrade etc., including scope of work, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical load list, key one-line diagrams, etc.
•Conduct civil/structural feasibility studies for various oil and gas facilities projects.
•Conduct other similar or related duties such as reviewing of project proposals; attending technical meetings; carrying out site visits.
•Comply with all relevant HSE management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and other HSE reviews.
•Assist in civil engineering trouble shooting and prepare proposals for resolving road and civil/structural maintenance and improve checks and procedures.
•Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
•Contribute to the preparation of clear, timely and accurate reports.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
•Frequent contacts with Team Leader(s) and other Engineer(s).
•Frequent contacts with other Departments.
External:
•Frequent contacts with Civil Discipline Leaders of Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers.
•Frequent visit to site to support site construction and production.
•Regular contacts with PMC, EPC and LLI Contractor Management.
•Regular contacts with engineers of Suppliers and Contractors.
•Government Officials.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree of Chemical Engineering and Technology.
•Proven experience in oil and gas industry.
•Working in tough situation.
Minimum Experience:
•Minimum of 15 years civil engineering experience in Oil and Gas Facilities
•Work experience in the MENA Region; Iraq experience is preferred.
Job-Specific Skills:
•High general civil/structural engineering skills; hands on knowledge of key discipline tools.
•Ability to analyse problems and develop pragmatic concepts and solutions.
•Good team player, effective communicator and able to work independently.
•Ability to steer and oversee contractors’ contributions.
•Good knowledge of geotechnical studies, local site conditions and civil and structural calculations.
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.