Senior Engineer, Projects

JOB PURPOSEPlan, 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 ACCOUNTABILITIESJob Specific AccountabilitiesDevelop the project strategy including project execution plan & master schedule.Coordinate / validate budget estimates.Manage projects and control all documents, correspondences, transmittals and drawings.Coordinate and manage Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE requirements for projects as per ADNOC COPs and ensure full implementation of approved HSE plans.Coordinate value engineering & constructability reviews and other projects workshops.Carry out / coordinate technical evaluations of bids, respond to technical queries & submit recommendations.Organize regular project review meetings to identify problems, issues, target dates or delays in execution of work to ensure timely project completion.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.Follow-up tendering activities and awarding of EPC works.Manage and supervise EPC / construction activities.Review and approve contractors’ submissions and invoices for payment.Conduct frequent construction site visits to monitor construction activities and overall progress on site.Control and monitor project schedule, budget, and performance.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.Keep an update of all relevant information pertaining to the project including trends that can trigger positive or negative variations to the contract.Strive to build up team spirit and morale amongst team members and others working in the project.Ensure the flow of near miss accident reports, thorough investigation with timely action and close out reports.Attend / coordinate FAT activities, pre-commissioning & commissioning.Agree with the contractor on punch-list items and streamline handing over the project facilities to Operations for commissioning and start-up.Evaluate Contractors’ claims and make recommendations to accept or reject or negotiate.Issue provisional / final acceptance certificates.Coordinate issuance of contract close-out report and transfer all project drawings/ catalogues/ manuals etc. to ADNOC Drilling records.Participate in a formal review of the project with relevant parties, on completion, to identify lessons learnt and opportunities for learning and development.Keep track of warranties / defects liability period on the works performed and raise NCRs whenever required to EPC Contractors. Coordinate all corrective actions.Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.Generic AccountabilitiesSupervisionPlan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives. Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.BudgetsProvide input for preparation of the Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives. Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.Policies, Systems, Processes & ProceduresImplement approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards. Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.Performance ManagementContribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section in line with the Company Performance framework.Innovation and Continuous ImprovementDesign and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes. 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 SustainabilitySupport 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.ReportsProvide inputs to prep