Communications Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit on behalf of our client an experienced COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER for our clients Project Management team (PMT who are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best-in-class capital projects. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement, and construction of various sizes ($), types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion-dollar mega projects. This position will be based in Saudi Arabia on a long-term residential contract on married or single status.PurposeEnsure that engineering design, procurement, construction and project completion is done in compliance with the project objective and contractual requirements i.e., project schedule, cost, HSE, company standards and procedures.The role also involves review and study of grass root and brown field refining and petrochemical facilities.Experience/Qualifications :?Bachelor?s degree in electrical/communication engineering from a recognized and approved program.?Minimum of 15 years of experience in the refining and the petrochemical industries with a specialty in communication, including 5 years of field experience in construction, pre- commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation.?Engineering Design & Construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable International Codes, Standards and Specifications.?A Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings, PMP Certification is desirable but not mandatory.?A Flexible to work in multinational teams and mobilize to different locations including remote areas as needed.Duties and responsibilities :?Execute capital projects according to the scope, schedule, and budget.?Perform complex technical and administrative tasks relative to the Design and coordination of communication systems.?Provide the technical input and review of the design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of facilities.?Address technical issues arising in all phases of the project development related to communication packages of the facilities.?Responsibility for project development: engineering studies, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail designs, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, and startup.?Review and provide input to the Functional Speci?cation for communication equipment that fully comply with company standards and speci?cations.?Manage General Engineering Services (GES) design contractor activities during the development of Pre-FEED & FEED, including de?nition of project work scope and schedule requirements.?Development of detailed estimate leading to funding appropriation and approval.?Be familiar with international procedures of Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedures, Procurement Processes, Construction Requirements and up to date Best Practices.?Full understanding of contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and speci?cations), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards speci?cations and project schedule to support project manager and/or company representative in timely completion of projects.?Review and resolve day to day contractors? activities related to assigned project (communication) work during construction and ensure HSE compliance.?Participate in developing communication deliverables and others such as BDs, I/O lists, ILDs, ISDs, speci?cation sheets, communication protocols, C&E diagrams, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, control narrative, startup plans, etc.?Provide design input in the identi?cation, sizing, selection, and procurement of ?eld communication devices.?Attend Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the communication equipment and resolve any technical issue prior of shipment to site.?Conduct Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Integration Site Acceptance Test (ISAT) for all communication equipment and resolve any technical issues that arise.?Perform change order scope de?nition, cost estimation and assist the Project Manager or Company representative in change management process.?Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and schedule.?Attend project meetings e.g., progress, stakeholders, design review, plot plan, value improvement.?Review of project schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned project progress and challenge below par performance of the contractor.?Review, coordinate, and monitor invoices (claimed vs actual physical progress checks) and contractor?s submittals.?Performs Project Reporting and implementation of company initiatives during project execution.?Review design/study communication system modi?cations to the facilities.?Provide routine communication (design and construction) support to facilities.?Develop and/or review testing and commissioning procedures for communication equipment, especially in the facilities.?Be familiar with leading equipment manufacturers/vendors, international standards, and value improvement practices.?Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behaviour and conduct.

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