Project Engineer

Kent•Deer Park, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is looking for a Project Engineer to support a portfolio group of projects in Deer Park, TX. The role is responsible for coordinating the production of engineering deliverables and provides progress reporting for a project in accordance with the project plan. This position supports the management of the interfaces between engineering offices, engineering disciplines, project controls, procurement, and third-party contractors or suppliers.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering for an accredited College or University, or related experience 3-5 yrs working for an Engineering/Client organization in the Oil and Gas Industry and/or Low Carbon.
Experience of FEED/Detailed Design and EPC projects.
Related experience working for Engineering/Client organizations in the Oil and Gas Industry and/or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry.
Good Coordination skills.
Proactive approach.
Team player.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
Multi-tasking abilities.
Attention to detail.
Good written and spoken Communication skills.
Knowledge of other engineering disciplines.
Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes.
Knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.
Global work share experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to clearly communicate cost performance, risks, and forecasts to project stakeholders.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environments.
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within project teams.
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the interfaces between the Engineering team and the Project Management team and ensures effective transfer of information between the two.
Participates in the planning and scheduling of the scope of Engineering for the project and provides inputs to the project technical document register.
Monitors the engineering progress, addresses shortfalls, assists in developing recovery plans where required and ensures plans are implemented. Provides feedback to Direct Supervisor and engineering discipline supervisors as and when required on the progress.
Ensures participation of the engineering team members in project engineering reviews and assists in resolution of any issues arising out of the same.
Attends project review meetings and ensures that associated reports are compiled and distributed accordingly.
Ensures that interface issues between disciplines are addressed and seek management advice and assistance where required.
Assists in the production of the project execution plan and prepares the coordination procedures for the project.
Provides progress monitoring and reporting against that plan. Implements corrective action with assistance from Direct Supervisor, as and when variations from plans occur.
Capable of formulating resolutions to technically challenging and/or high profile issues with support from Engineering/Project services personnel and resolving with Project Management and Client.
Coordinates preparation and presentation of the final documentation in accordance with requirements of the Client acceptance certificates.
Participates in a formal review of the project with relevant parties on completion and identifies opportunities for learning and development.
Participates in employee performance evaluations, establishes performance criteria, identifies employee strengths and weaknesses and recommends training and development requirements.
Ensures compliance with Kent’s ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures; Complying with other Kent accredited frameworks such as ISO1400.
Ensures that the TDR and all project registers (e.g. Trends, action tracker, interface, TQ etc.) are populated and maintained.
Attend all key project and vendor meetings and minutes where required by the PM or EM.
Performs related duties as and when instructed by Direct Supervisor.
Coordinates the production of the engineering deliverables for an area of a project or a small project/study, in accordance with the plan. Coordinates input from multiple offices, engineering disciplines, procurement, project controls and third parties.
Decisions relating to general resource requirements, general technical issues between disciplines, and day to day corrective action to maintain progress in accordance with the plan. Decisions limited to those delegated by Direct Supervisor.
As delegated by the Supervisor but could involve leading progressing engineering meetings and coordination of technical & commercial responses.
Performs other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role.