Senior Engineer, Projects

JOB PURPOSE:
Plan, review, execute, control and close out assigned engineering projects in ADNOC Drilling fleets.
Ensure that projects are implemented to the specified requirements, within schedule and in a cost-effective
manner, and that all ADNOC Drilling concerned divisions interfaces and co-ordination are appropriately
addressed and incorporated. Perform Contract Administration duties to ensure that Consultants and Contracts
are efficiently and effectively administrated.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Job Specific Accountabilities
u2022 Develop the project strategy including project execution plan & master schedule.
u2022 Coordinate / validate budget estimates.
u2022 Manage projects and control all documents, correspondences, transmittals and drawings.
u2022 Coordinate and manage Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE requirements for projects as per
ADNOC COPs and ensure full implementation of approved HSE plans.
u2022 Coordinate value engineering & constructability reviews and other projects workshops.
u2022 Carry out / coordinate technical evaluations of bids, respond to technical queries & submit
recommendations.
u2022 Organize regular project review meetings to identify problems, issues, target dates or delays in
execution of work to ensure timely project completion.
u2022 Represent the organization and enhance relationships in dealings with clients, i.e., indenters,
consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities to ensure that all agreements are implemented.
u2022 Follow-up tendering activities and awarding of EPC works.
u2022 Manage and supervise EPC / construction activities.
u2022 Review and approve contractorsu2019 submissions and invoices for payment.
u2022 Conduct frequent construction site visits to monitor construction activities and overall progress on site.
u2022 Control and monitor project schedule, budget, and performance.
u2022 Define and prepare a project specific coordination procedure addressing all interfaces and coordination
between all parties while implementing the projects and deliver an efficient handover with operation
teams.
u2022 Keep an update of all relevant information pertaining to the project including trends that can trigger
positive or negative variations to the contract.
u2022 Strive to build up team spirit and morale amongst team members and others working in the project.
u2022 Ensure the flow of near miss accident reports, thorough investigation with timely action and close out
reports.
u2022 Attend / coordinate FAT activities, pre-commissioning & commissioning.
u2022 Agree with the contractor on punch-list items and streamline handing over the project facilities to
Operations for commissioning and start-up.
u2022 Evaluate Contractorsu2019 claims and make recommendations to accept or reject or negotiate.
u2022 Issue provisional / final acceptance certificates.
u2022 Coordinate issuance of contract close-out report and transfer all project drawings/ catalogues/ manuals
etc. to ADNOC Drilling records.
u2022 Participate in a formal review of the project with relevant parties, on completion, to identify lessons
learnt and opportunities for learning and development.
u2022 Keep track of warranties / defects liability period on the works preformed and raise NCRs whenever
required to EPC Contractors. Coordinate all corrective actions.
u2022 Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of
practice.

Generic Accountabilities
Supervision
u2022 Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
u2022 Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job
and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
u2022 Provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the
approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
u2022 Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
u2022 Implement approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to
support execution of the Sectionu2019s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
u2022 Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
u2022 Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section in line with the
Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
u2022 Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational
processes.
u2022 Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line
with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
u2022 Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures
& controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Division in line with
international standards, best practices and Corporate Code of Practices and to ensure integrity and
safety of assets.
Reports
u2022 Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
u2022 Coordination of the tendering and contracting process and to provide advice and interpretation.
u2022 Has daily contact with immediate associates for cooperation & coordination.
u2022 Has daily contact with up to manager levels staff in other divisions such as Procurement Division,
Drilling Operations, other stakeholders and any other statutory bodies to advise on project execution
requirement.
External
u2022 Has regular contact with contractors at site to monitor progress and quality of work.
u2022 Has contact with vendors and contractors for technical advice and assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification
u2022 Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
u2022 8 years of broad experience in project management in the oil or petrochemical industry.
u2022 Good knowledge of spoken & written English.
u2022 Computer literate preferably in project management software.