Production Engineer

Job purpose

Manages and controls production process discipline aspects of all major works at sites from conception till implementation and handover to operations. Ensures all major works design and execution are in accordance with industry and company standards, practices and procedures.

Job specific accountabilities

Leads all major works from initiation till closeout to impart sites operational experience for development and execution of major works scope, goals and deliverables in line with company objectives and established procedures.

Participates in review of layouts, control schemes, specifications, O&M studies, plot plan, 3D model interface with engineering disciplines and provide inputs to carry out detailed engineering activities.

Resolves technical and execution issues which conflict within the major works execution plans, implementation and site operations.

Reviews and comments on engineering packages for major works comprising scope of work, data sheets, schedules, load lists, technical proposals, engineering estimates, startup and commissioning procedures as relevant.

Manages and controls aspects of site execution in production and process discipline and supports site management in ensuring safe operations to achieve sites production and injection targets.

Identifies and recommends solutions for interface problems between ongoing major works, existing plant and the sub systems and timely contributes towards minimizing changes to scope which might impact on cost and schedule for the major works.

Establishes criteria and participates as required in site surveys, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and decommissioning of new projects; participates in troubleshooting. Provides technical advice and assistance to plant operation on resolution of design.

Coordinates with the site teams for optimum participation and involvement with major works expectations for successful and timely completion with backward integration and updates of major works developments to UZ site operations team.

Develops process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrument diagrams (PID), utility flow diagrams (UFD), causes and effects tables of required design specifications and performs equipment sizing calculations; calculates line sizes and makes flow summaries.

Reviews technical proposals and engineering estimates and scope of work for the studies and major works to be handled by outside consultants or contractors.

Minimum qualification

Bachelors in engineering

Minimum experience, knowledge and skills

6 years of experience