Project Engineering Manager (Gas Pipeline)

Project: MTWARA TO DAR ES SALAAM PIPELINE PROJECT 

The project is a typical gas transmission system consisting of a network of gas transmission pipelines 

and two gas treatment plants. 

Primary Objective of this role:

Responsible for coordinating all engineering activities associated with an EPCm project as part of an integrated project team.

The position is based in the Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, project office. Rotational role 8 weeks on two weeks off.

Specific Accountabilities:

• To ensure Health, Safety and Environment has the highest priority in all activities undertaken by all Engineering and Design personnel. Ensure the project team follows safe working practices and follow HSE procedures.
• Responsible for the overall technical integrity of the project.
• Ensure that the engineering and design activities meet or exceed engineering standards with regards to quality, cost, safety and performance.
• Ensure that the EPC Contractor effectively plan and manage the engineering and design systems implementation, technical specifications, standard drawings standard setup of models etc.
• Ensure that Value Engineering/Improvement practices are implemented where applicable.
• Ensure that the EPC Contractor deliver consistent, quality technical outputs (In conjunction with QA/QC Manager).
• Ensure and manage effective technical interfaces with the Customer, EPC Contractor, PMC Team and Contractors / Suppliers.
• Ensure effective management of third party consultants/specialists.
• Ensure that the Safe & Sustainable Engineering for Asset Lifecycle (SEAL) framework plan is prepared and implemented for the project, with specific ensuring safety in design.
• Ensure that effective monitoring of engineering progress is conducted by the EPC Contractor.
• Provide technical support, advice and direction to the PMC Team and Customer representatives.
• Assist and drive the resolution of design changes and technical queries.
• Assist with the prioritization of engineering work.
• Management and effective implementation of an engineering change process by the EPC Contractor.
• Ensure that effective co-ordination of peer reviews, design reviews, and squad check processes are in place and optimally utilised.
• Ensure that all structured project reviews take place like the HAZOP, Operability and Maintainability, Constructability, etc. reviews, as well as the close-out of any outstanding actions.
• Identification of need for specialist input.
• Coordination of training requirements, where applicable.
• Assisting with the coordination of engineering peer reviews.

Job Requirements

Minimum Expected Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree qualified engineer (Mechanical or Process) from a recognized institute.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a similar position in the Hydrocarbons industry, with specific experience of gas treatment plants and pipelines.
• Professionally registered with an Engineering Body. (Professional or Chartered status)
• High level of understanding of management of interfaces across multi-functional groups.

Essential Skills/Experience 

• Track record of managing multi-discipline design teams
• Proven ability and willingness to manage the schedule and to meet agreed deadlines
• High level of understanding of management of interfaces across multi-functional groups
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven team builder
• Excellent report writing skills and able to effectively communicate and document events

Note: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work expected to be performed by employees within this position. The actual qualifications, duties, responsibilities, activities and deliverables may vary based on assignment or project and are not limited to those listed

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