Roles : Resident Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical Disciplines. Reporting to : Engineering Manager
As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of the civil, mechanical or electrical infrastructure and structural elements of a Subsea Cable Factory Project in the Port of Nigg.
You will serve as the primary point of contact between contractors, project stakeholders, and engineering teams, ensuring that construction activities adhere to design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Construction Oversight: to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections and quality control checks to verify the quality and integrity of construction work, identifying and addressing deviations or deficiencies as necessary.
Maintain accurate records of construction activities, including daily logs, progress reports, and as-built drawings, and communicate project status updates to stakeholders and management as required.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to construction teams, resolving engineering-related issues, interpreting design specifications, and facilitating the resolution of construction challenges.
Serve as a liaison between project stakeholders, including clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community representatives, fostering positive relationships, and addressing concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.
Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, evaluating proposed modifications, assessing their impact on project objectives, and facilitating decision-making processes in collaboration with project stakeholders.
Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering). Most positions require at least a bachelor's degree, while a Master’s Degree can be advantageous.
Safety Certifications, such as OSHA for construction or NEBOSH for international safety standards
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the specific engineering discipline, with a strong background in site supervision and project management.
Field Experience is essential, particularly with large-scale projects such as infrastructure (for civil engineers), manufacturing plants (for mechanical engineers), or electrical distribution (for electrical engineers).
Proven expertise in quality assurance, inspection processes, and compliance with building codes is crucial.
Knowledge of Site Management Software : Familiarity with project management and site supervision tools
Resident engineers must be well-versed in codes relevant to their engineering discipline, such as Eurocode for civil engineers, ASME standards for mechanical engineers, and IEC standards for electrical engineers.
Structural Analysis & Design Skills (for civil engineering) or HVAC and Plumbing Systems expertise (for mechanical engineering), or Power Systems and Distribution knowledge (for electrical engineering).
Essential for ensuring project specifications and safety requirements are met on the construction site.