Project Engineer - Saudi
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About the Role
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Dammam Saudi, to support the successful execution of oil and gas surface infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and support projects involving development, fabrication and installation of surface infrastructure for oil and gas applications
- Read, interpret and analyze P&IDs, engineering drawings and specifications
- Conduct wellsite surveys prior to project execution
- Work closely with vendors, fabricators and installation teams to ensure compliance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project workflows
- Ensure equipment and systems adhere to local regulations and international standards
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Maintain detailed records of project progress and prepare technical reports
- Prepare associated cost estimates and control costs
- Participate in risk assessments before each field operation
Requirements
- BS/MS in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in onshore/offshore completion, production or workover operations
- Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings and engineering documentation
- Experience with design, selection and integration of surface production equipment
- Familiarity with fabrication and installation processes
- Experience in interacting with customers and third party vendors
- At least 2 years of project management or coordination experience
- PMP or relevant industry certifications preferred
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Dammam Saudi, to support the successful execution of oil and gas surface infrastructure projects.
- The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), working with surface production equipment and managing fabrication and installation processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and support projects involving the development, fabrication and installation of surface infrastructure for oil and gas applications.
- Read, interpret and analyze P&IDs, engineering drawings and specifications to ensure proper equipment selection and system integration.
- Conduct wellsite surveys prior to project execution, assessing site conditions, verifying infrastructure readiness, identifying potential challenges and coordinating with clients, vendors and field personnel to ensure seamless installation and operation of equipment.
- Work closely with vendors, fabricators and installation teams to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including design engineers, procurement specialists and field service teams to streamline project workflows.
- Ensure all equipment and systems adhere to local regulations, international standards (API, ASME, ISO) and ARAMCO requirements where applicable.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent delays or budget overruns.
- Maintain detailed records of project progress, prepare technical reports and provide regular updates to management, internal and external stakeholders.
- Interact with customer to ensure safe and efficient field operations.
- Provide guidance and needed information for the internal engineering team to design required interface equipment when the equipment is not available off the shelf.
- Ensure that third parties have specified the correct equipment to meet the requirements of safe and efficient operations.
- Prepare associated cost estimates and control costs for the company throughout the project.
Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities
- BS/MS in Engineering required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in onshore/offshore completion, production or workover operations.
- Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings and engineering documentation.
- Experience with the design, selection and integration of surface production equipment.
- Familiarity with fabrication and installation processes, including welding, material selection and testing procedures.
- Experience in interacting with customers and third party vendors.
- PMP or relevant industry certifications.
- At least two years of project management or coordination experience.
- Ability to work with a multi disciplinary team environment.
- System integration experience with intelligent completion systems is a plus.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have highly perceptive listening skills and be open to ideas of others.
Intangibles Sought
- Able to take initiative, work with minimal supervision, and stay committed to delivering high quality results.
- Thrives in dynamic environments, adapting to shifting project demands with resilience.
- Communicates complex technical concepts clearly across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively, fostering positive relationships with clients, vendors and internal teams.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- The Project Engineer role requires a combination of office based work and field visits to fabrication yards, vendor facilities and oilfield wellsites.
- The position involves extended periods of sitting, standing and walking, as well as the ability to lift up to 25 kg. (55 lbs.) and work in elevated areas or confined spaces.
- The engineer must be physically capable of wearing required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves and steel toe boots.
- Fieldwork may expose the individual to varying temperatures, humidity, loud noise, dust, fumes and high pressure equipment, necessitating strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Travel to client sites, vendor locations or offshore facilities may be required based on project needs.
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