WorleyParsons |
WorleyParsons has had a presence in Africa since the 1970’s when Parsons E&C established their offices in Cairo, Egypt. Since that time the company has continued to spread across the continent and in 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Over the past five years, WorleyParsons has executed more than 100 projects in over 15 countries. In 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Worley Parsons has the skills and technologies to address all challenges, from small brownfield services contracts to mega greenfield projects. Our service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle: from identifying the opportunity to the operating phase.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Principal Project Engineer
Requisition ID: LAG006W
Location: Lagos
Job: Project Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Job Level: Experienced
Reporting Manager Title: Manager of Projects.
General Purpose of Role
Responsible for coordination of project plans, contractual arrangements, schedules, activities, and milestones in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by Worley.
Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Bridges the technical gap between the Project Manager and Engineers.
Often functions as assistant project manager with an engineering background.
Ascertains that engineering work is done according to plan by helping with design interpretation. Reviews bill of materials/project schedules/forecasts for accuracy.
This role would apply to those with an engineering background.
Global Level Details:
Global Level Summary:
Typically manages multiple small projects, a single medium project or a portion of a large or mega project within the organization and/or for customers, with daily operational responsibilities.
Works with multi-discipline project team members to develop technical/functional solutions to strategic project objectives.
Solutions are derived from available resources provided internally and/or externally, including policies and procedures. May serve as a proposal manager for small to medium projects.
Project Size Category: Medium
Typical Project Risk Classification: Moderate
Qualifications
Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Essential):
University Degree or equivalent in Engineering or equivalent experience with professional registration in local jurisdiction.
Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Desirable):
Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Project Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).
Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Essential):
Typically 15+ years engineering experience, including 12+ years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; E, EP project experience.
Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Desirable):
EPCM, EPC including site assignments; Multi-Cultural / Multi-National environments.
Decision Making:
Ability to troubleshoot and develop tactical plans for implementing organizational goals and oversee the design of new concepts and ideas related to projects as well as functional area of expertise
Broad knowledge of functional area and ability to implement and lead organizational project change effectively; Solutions are derived from interpreted and applied general information and consultation with other individuals.
Supervision Received:
Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties.
Receives administrative direction based on project and organization policies and objectives.
Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project directives, policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.
Supervision Authority:
Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on their projects.
Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
May have direct reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay.
May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of people.
Systems & Tools (Essential):
Advanced understanding Worley Management and Knowledge Systems, processes and tools.
Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
Can organize information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.
Systems & Tools (Desirable):
Competent in Microsoft Access and Visio.
Key Competencies:
Health & Safety:
Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.
Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.
Has participated in Constructability, Operability and Maintainability Workshops.
Leadership:
Defines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.
Effectively leads project team comprised of multiâ€discipline/ multiâ€location members.
Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope, schedule, productivity and budget targets.
Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas, presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.
Technical Expertise:
Ensures Worley methodologies, processes, tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.
Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Demonstrated understanding of EPC project delivery workflow and coordination.
Basic exposure and understanding of procurement/subcontracting and on-site construction support.
Financial Acumen:
Applies in depth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.
Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
Project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.
Understands project cost buildup including gross margin.
Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
Execution Planning & Performance:
Translates contract requirements for project scope into Worley scope of services and deliverables.
Ensures project schedules and resource plans are developed and utilized in managing the project tasks.
Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
Develops action plans to address project tasks and issues.
Good understanding of Project Control Reports and identified problem areas.
Experienced in successful multi-office workshare execution.
Promotes Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives for project.
Communication & Networking:
Effectively communicates and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
Clearly communicates project requirements, deliverables and expectations with the project team.
As technical customer interface, pro-actively addresses technical coordination issues.
Creates an environment for open communication and collaboration.
Keeps all stakeholders informed of project status.
Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
Customer & Stakeholder Management:
Identifies and understands the customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
Manages customer representatives (established relationship) and other significant stakeholders.
Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship based on established expectation
and communication protocols.
Nurtures relationships with external vendors and suppliers, communicating key project drivers
Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner.
Risk & Opportunity Management:
Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.
Follows Worley risk management procedures.
Keeps detailed project risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).
Utilizes Risk Register items as the basis for any project contingency budget.
Application Closing Date
26th September, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online