Lead Mechanical Engineer Poyry Saudi Arabia

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Work Location: Dubai

Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering company dedicated to balanced sustainability. We offer our clients integrated management consulting, total solutions for complex projects and efficient, best-in-class design and supervision. Our in-depth expertise extends to the field of energy, industry, urban & mobility and water & environment. Pöyry has 7000 experts operating in about 50 countries, locally and globally.

In the Middle East Pöyry has about 200 employees specialising in the energy sector in power generation and transmission and distribution, construction management and general engineering services.

Pöyry’s Energy Business is growing and expanding in the Middle East and is striving to become the leading power sector consulting and engineering group in the Middle East. With offices well established in Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Pöyry is now expanding its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a branch office in Riyadh. Pöyry have performed numerous projects in the Kingdom and are presently engaged in the Ras Al Khair and Shoaiba II projects. For the Shoaiba II project the following vacancy exists:

Lead Mechanical Engineer

The scope of work and responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead, direct and monitor the site engineers and inspectors.
• Monitor and inspect and mechanical erection / installation/commissioning activities of the Contractor with regards to progress, compliance with the Contract and applicable codes/standards, quality, safety and environmental acceptance.
• Review and approve Contractor’s erection/installation/commissioning work method statements.
• Review and approve site related design/ engineering matters submitted by the Contractor.
• Review and approve Contractor’s site quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) system proposed for all mechanical erection/installation/commissioning activities.
• Review and approve the proposed test procedures for materials/equipment/plant to be tested on Site by the Contractor. Witness such tests and review the related test reports.
• Monitor and verify Contractor’s work progress in the respective area for the purpose of progress payments and assist the Project Manager in issuing the payment certificates with all necessary backup.
• Attend the regular (daily/weekly) Site coordination meetings with the Contractor and the monthly progress review meeting.
• Prepare the regular Site progress reports for the respective part as required by the Project/Site Manager (weekly and monthly).
• Maintain records for the mechanical part of contractual claims and variations by either the Contractor or the Employer including the necessary evidence.
• Review the training program proposed by the Contractor for the Employer’s personnel.
• Review of the preliminary (prior to start commissioning) and final (prior to taking over) O&M manuals submitted by the Contractor
• Review the final mechanical as-built documents submitted by the Contractor upon Taking Over
• Instructions including distribution procedures, etc. issued by the Head Office/Project Manager shall be strictly adhered to. In case of difficulties in application of such instructions, the Project Manager shall be consulted before any other actions are being taken.
• Decisions taken at the Head Office/Project Manager’s level, if discussed with the Owner, shall duly be supported in order to reinforce Pöyry Energy Ltd. overall concept.
• Receive and implement instructions as given by the Project Manager.
• Cooperate in all activities with the PE Site team in accordance with the instructions of the Project Manager/Site Manager.

The qualifications and requirements for the position are:

• Bachelor degree holder in Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably a Western National
• Min. 20 years of proven experience in large Thermal Power Projects and Min. 10 years of experience as a Lead Engineer
• Age should not be more than 50 years
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Must have good negotiation and presentation skills.
• Willing to take high level of responsibilities with related required professional commitment.

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career

Applicants should send their CV, photo and salary request to:
Human Resources Department, Pöyry Energy Ltd., Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Email: energy.dubai@poyry.com
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