Sr. Mechanical Projects Engineer

Requisition Id: 578

Location:

Mesaieed, QA

Contract Type: Indefinite Contract

Function: Technical

About Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO):
Founded in 1969 as a joint venture between the Government of Qatar and a number of foreign shareholders, QAFCO has evolved steadily over the past five decades as a world-class fertilizer producer.

The country's first large-scale venture in the petrochemical sector, QAFCO was established to diversify the economy and utilize the nation's enormous gas reserve. QAFCO is owned 100% by Industries Qatar (IQ).

With 6 world-class plants producing a sizable annual capacity of 3.8 million MT of ammonia and 5.6 million MT of urea, QAFCO stands proudly as the world’s largest single-site exporter of urea with up to 14% share of the world supply.

QAFCO is strongly committed to operating its assets safely, efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner to produce high quality Ammonia and Urea.
Continuing with its commitment to excellence, QAFCO aims to be the world's leading urea producer by 2030, driving towards a greener earth.

About The Role:

Job Purpose:

Roles in this level have responsibility for planning, prioritizing, executing, and monitoring of Pre-Projects in an efficient and systematic manner and according to QAFCO procedures and specifications and to the Company’s goals and objectives. As a part of project works, they have the responsibility in analyzing the problems, carrying out root cause analysis & engineering calculations to arrive at the optimum techno-economic solution, prepare tender, carry out technical evaluation, generate the deliverables of the required quality and support for execution of Project. They have a prime role in coordinating with multiple trades and customers to ensure smooth-running of projects. They compile and provide input to the periodic reports within their area of work. They assist their superiors in cost control. Roles in this level are mainly identical to those of Senior or Lead Engineers with the number of years of experience being a differentiating factor. The role holder must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with QAFCO’s Health, Safety and Environment procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan work activities, lead and support various project teams and liaison with all the stakeholders to ensure execution of assigned project activities to meet set objectives and overcome challenges.
Carrying out engineering work for Pre-Projects including root cause analysis, complete the process data sheets with mechanical details to fully detail the equipment specification, perform engineering calculations using software, as per codes and standards. Producing engineering deliverables, carrying out required safety & environmental studies to facilitate smooth execution of the Projects.
Ensure delivery of Pre-project work with the optimal technical solution and deliverables to the required quality within the set time schedule & cost following Project Execution Guidelines and in compliance with QAFCO Engineering Specifications & QAFCO Procedures.
Develop and maintain/update Specifications/standards on engineering practice within the trades, including incorporation of lessons learnt.
Keep informed of technological developments in the area of responsibility in order to update knowledge, identify and recommend opportunities for increased effectiveness and/or cost reduction.
Provide technical support to multiple projects and operations, as per the requirement, meeting the required quality of work & schedule.
Assign tasks, lead and mentor assigned contract resources to ensure the work executed is in line with QAFCO requirements.
Support in training of new and/or trainee Engineers to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills to independently perform their tasks. Exchange knowledge with colleague Engineers.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
In depth technical knowledge of engineering codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, IEC, BS, EN etc.) and their application.
A minimum of 7 years relevant experience as a Rotating/Package Mechanical Engineer, preferably in projects related to petrochemical and/or ammonia / urea manufacturing plants.
Candidate shall be proficient in the development of datasheets, engineering documents reviews, procurement, and installation of rotating equipment like pumps, compressors, steam turbines, Gas turbines and packaged equipment.
Demonstrated experience of active role as project engineer for mechanical package design and supply is considered an additional value.