Sr. Project Engineer - Utilities, Major Projects

Job Summary

The role holder will be supporting the Head of Section in managing engineering activities related to the design, development, coordination, implementation, execution, and control of projects, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategy, commitments, and goals. The role holder focuses on providing technical guidance, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analysis of the engineering department portfolio using innovative and analytical techniques.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee development and review of process design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and process simulations.
• Ensure process design aligns with licensor requirements, safety standards, and operational philosophy.
• Lead and close out HAZOP, SIL, and operability studies.
• Ensure fire protection, gas detection, and emergency systems are designed per NFPA and QAFCO standards.
• Support hazardous area classification, firewater system design, and safety layout reviews.
• Participate in risk assessments and ensure implementation of safety recommendations.
• Assist the Head of Engineering in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure alignment with Project objectives, EPCC Contract requirements, and Project procedures.
• Track and report progress of engineering deliverables, highlighting deviations and supporting recovery actions.
• Review, verify and comment on technical documentation submitted by EPCC Contractor, including datasheets, drawings, specifications, and vendor documents.
• Participate in kick‑off meetings with subcontractors to align on technical scope, quality expectations, and schedule.
• Follow up on fabrication progress and support resolution of NCRs or fabrication defects reported by subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the construction team to ensure proper installation of equipment and systems in accordance with engineering deliverables.
• Monitor engineering deliverables against the commissioning‑driven project schedule and report deviations.
• Coordinate with EPCC Contractor and internal teams to ensure timely completion of engineering inputs required for commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces between internal departments (Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Procurement) and EPCC Contractor.
• Support the Interface Team in technical review of spare parts, tie‑in readiness, and resolution of interface‑related issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, QRA, and 3D model reviews, and ensure closure of action items.
• Support identification and tracking of engineering‑related risks and contribute to the Project Risk Register.
• Maintain records of technical reviews, NCR resolutions, inspection outcomes, and interface coordination.
• Support audit preparation and participate in lessons learned sessions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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