Senior Engineer, Materials

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for all the activities related to materials engineering and control functions. Monitors and Controltechnical cataloguing and codification for spare parts, general materials, capital, insurance and projectmaterials as per company policy & procedure, and relevant industry standards. Ensures the technical suitabilityof materials as per the operational, maintenance and project requirements.Ensures proper materials classification, standardization, generalization, criticality, and bill of materials. Ensuresand controls the project spare parts interchangeability, specification, and timely availability of materials forcommissioning and operation. Conducts periodic reviews of materials mater data for accuracy andcompleteness of master data.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

u2022 Ensures proper engineering standards are observed in all procurement activities related to MaintenanceRepair and operational spares, and general materials.
u2022 Participates in spare part interchangeability record (SPIR) review process, carry out verification, identifythe buyout spares, scrutinize, provide technical clarifications, undertake technical evaluation andrecommend for procurement.
u2022 Ensures appropriate inspections of goods in coordination with users and reconciliation of items againstapproved SPIRs, accepts materials and to advise payments to suppliers/contractors. Liaises withwarehouse to ensure materials certifications, MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet), etc.,
u2022 Advises projects division / contractor about the damaged/short received goods and raise MDR(Materials Discrepancy Report) follow up with suppliers and / or insurers.
u2022 Reconciles the project surplus, commissioning spares with contractors based on a detailed review ofthe as-built drawings. Arranges and receives back any excess or other unused materials fromcontractors and updates related records as required.
u2022 Ensures timely completion of technical evaluation of regularly replenished stock materials or newlyadded spares, resolves technical queries during procurement of materials. Coordinates with end userin the technical evaluation process.

u2022 Participates in equipment review and proposed new solutions alerts on standardization, obsolescenceof equipment and spare. Determine spare parts critically and define necessary rules and analysisrequired for best maintenance type for each system.
u2022 Sets up and monitors key performance indicators for subordinates, support them to achieve the targetsas agreed with management.
u2022 Provides statistical Management Information Reports and Key Performance Indicator reports onMaterials master creation, modifications, deletion, technical evaluation, technical inspection, datacollection and enhancement.
u2022 Promotes continues improvement in system, process, sustainability in procurements functions in linewith corporate strategies.
u2022 Guides and supervises the activities of materials engineering staff in the extraction of necessarytechnical information and compilation of materials description records and complimentary notes fromdifferent sources such as drawings, manufactureru2019s catalogues, standards and data sheets to facilitatethe user departments in the selection of correct and cost-effective materials.
u2022 Explore and evaluates new sources of supply. Interviews supplier representatives and continuallyendeavours to keep abreast of developments that influence procurement procedures and practices.
u2022 Maintains a strong communications interface with suppliers, including supplier site visits,prequalification, sampling process, to heighten the awareness of their capabilities and operations.
u2022 Liaises with end users divisions, procurement and warehouses on all technical matters related tomaterials cataloguing, technical evaluation, inspection and other technical issues.
u2022 Tracks and maintains management information status (MIS) reports, Technical library, KPI reports,SPIR reports, MCAD request etc.,
u2022 Coordinates with ADNOC inventory excellence team on Health check reports, KPIs, ERP systemrequirements, continuous improvement, efficiency, and new technology in Materials managementfunction.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in electrical/ mechanical/ Instrumentation engineering.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

u2022 8 Years experience in Materials Management activities including materials cataloguing,standardization, Inventory, Stores, SPIR review, technical evaluation, and inspection, out of which 8years in oil/gas or petrochemical industry.
u2022 Excellent computer skill is a must- Spreadsheet and Database including working experience in ERPenvironment (MAXIMO/ORACLE/SAP) is required.