Mechanical Engineer at Hobark International Limited

⏲ Jan 13, 2021, 10:37 PM
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Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Lagos Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent / Full time

Responsibilities
Business Management:

Lead and manage all aspects of mechanical engineering projects across geographies in oil and gas sector including, but not limited to bidding, project management and project hand-over
Manage, coach and guide the team members of the business division
Regular and accurate reporting to the management on timely basis
Assist in maintain books of accounts for the business
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients
Stay abreast of market developments and technology developments in engineering related to field of work

Pre-bid:

Drive pre-bid evaluation of projects to understand scope of work involved and device plan of execution
Validate basic engineering, including design, and develop accurate quantification of the scope
Co-ordinate with engineering team and estimation team to ensure accuracy at the time of sourcing of projects
Identify and highlight technical risks in projects on the basis of tender documents, contracts and site visits

Engineering and Coordination:

Drive engineering an execution of all mechanical projects in oil and gas sector
Co-ordinate with external stakeholders, such as consultants and authorities, to ensure timely completion of deliverables and tasks as planned
Co-ordinate with internal stakeholders including procurement and construction teams to ensure consistent understanding with regards to technical requirements for different scope of work, within the project team
Manage all engineering documentation required throughout project lifecycle
Identify and implement value engineering initiatives in projects
Ensure timely execution of all engineering activities as per project timelines
Co-ordinate with clients and manage expectations for each project

Execution:

Supervise project work for all mechanical projects undertaken by the division and coordinating with all departments and contractors
Approval of construction procedure, quality plan & inspections test procedure
Erection and commissioning supervision of equipment including gas compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, KOD’s Separators etc.
Erection and commissioning of high-pressure piping for oil gas and other utility service lines.
Supervision & monitoring of activities related to pipeline laying, hydrostatic testing and commissioning of pipeline
Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
Meet contractual conditions of performance
Review the work progress on daily basis
Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
Analyse, manage and mitigate risks
Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
Reviewing and resolving all engineering problems
Coordinating with client and contractor.
Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors

Others:

Manage technical requirements of service contracts
Drive design and engineering requirements for such contracts
This role will ensure that work is being performed safely, as designed, and to the highest quality standards.
This role will perform daily safety and quality inspections, produce appropriate documentation, and implement corrective measures if required
Co-ordinate with product development, product procurement and services teams
Support execution teams on any technical challenges in this respect through effective problem-solving approach

Requirements

PMP Certified project management professional
Graduate or post-graduate Engineer with Mechanical degree and 20 to 25-year experience in project management and construction supervision of petrochemical, refinery, power plant (including gasification plant) and cross-country piping.
Demonstrated team building, relationship building and communication skills. Strong experience in working closely with various cross functional teams.
Demonstrated track record in leading and motivating team members so as to achieve project objectives. Should have assisted the team to resolve conflicts.
Ethical and loyal, and can be relied upon for maintaining high degree of confidentiality
Experience of working in Nigeria and other African countries would be given preference
In-depth experience with mechanical, process piping, and equipment installation in an industrial setting is essential.
Hands-on experience in delivering large scale multi-million-dollar projects in record timeframes.
Experience in project management, Control, Co-ordination, Planning, Construction execution, including hands in contracts / Bidding, Review/ finalisation of engineering, etc for hydrocarbon projects of Pipelines, Piping / Process Piping, Mechanical constructions, Equipment, Structural, with Associated works of civil / E&I /Telecom/ Fire Fighting systems / gas detection system / CP works.
Ability to work closely and effectively with all levels within the organization as well as with outside agencies such as Licensor, Consultants, Vendors, Contractors and Statutory Authorities.

Primary Skills: