About the Role / About the Job
The Senior Field Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role by representing the company to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in the project. This position is integral to the management of significant construction activities in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. The Senior Field Mechanical Engineer engages in reviewing contractors' submissions, work plans, safety protocols, and quality assurance procedures while facilitating communication between the company’s Engineering team and contractors to resolve technical issues. The role requires regular site inspections and documentation of mechanical field activities as well as the oversight of construction compliance with project drawings and specifications.
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Project Overview
The Jubail project, initiated in the mid-1970s, is hailed as one of the company's significant civil engineering achievements, evolving into a vast, resource-intensive urban environment in Saudi Arabia. As the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) manager for this remarkable endeavor, the company oversees a variety of construction works, including residential areas, commercial buildings, and essential infrastructure, as well as newly commissioned projects due to an extension of the contract with the Royal Commission until June 2026.
Work Location
- Location: Ras Al-Khair, approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City.
- Commute: Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, with transportation provided via shuttle bus service.
- Accommodation and Meals: Housing is provided in Jubail Industrial City along with complimentary breakfast and lunch on workdays.
- Status: This position is designated as Single Status only.
Major Responsibilities
- Read and interpret contract documents and construction plans for site development.
- Review contractors' submissions, work method statements, safety plans, quality plans, and traffic control plans for compliance with company requirements.
- Conduct daily safety and quality inspections of contractor operations, ensuring compliance.
- Review and approve contractor’s monthly payment invoices.
- Monitor contractor project schedules to ensure timely completion.
- Monitor quality control across mechanical activities, recommend solutions for material and site execution issues.
- Assist contractors in identifying defects and raising non-conformance reports.
- Engage in construction audits, technical reviews, and provide necessary training to contractors.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in construction, particularly on Infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with construction, testing, and commissioning of electromechanical works, HVAC installations, and mechanical piping.
- Proficient in preparing reports and responding to documentation in an IT environment.
- Experience in supervising utilities and mechanical equipment installations.
- Strong knowledge of Technical Queries (TQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Non-Conformance/Compliance Reports (NCRs).
- Proven capability in multidisciplinary construction, testing, and commissioning.
- Awareness of international codes and standards regarding electromechanical works.
- Commitment to safety practices aligned with the company's zero accidents philosophy.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Capable of self-motivation and working independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and proactive identification of issues.
Total Rewards / Benefits
The company offers a robust benefits package designed to promote employee well-being, support career advancement, enhance organizational culture, and provide necessary downtime for rejuvenation. The company's commitment to sustainable growth spans across various rewards that foster both personal and professional development.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, the company embraces a wide spectrum of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences, promoting a culture where each individual feels included, respected, and empowered to pursue their objectives.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application process.
