Project Engineer, Topside Engineering/Interface Coordination

Job description

Brief Company Profile

Hanwha Ocean Offshore Business embarks on a journey to transition from a traditional shipbuilder to an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solution provider, offering products such as FPSO, FLNG, Offshore Renewables and other Floating Production Units.
Also, Hanwha Oceans' Offshore Business Division recently expanded its global footprint by establishing new Global Business Centers in North America and Europe with the intention of becoming a project-centric and client-driven business organization.

This transformation aims to offer enhanced project execution and knowledge-driven operational models by bridging the upstream culture of three continents across Asia, Europe, and America.

In Asia - Singapore, Hanwha Offshore Solutions Singapore positions our expertise as the Center of Excellence for Project Management & Execution Center of Offshore Business that opens up the global energy ecosystem Hanwha Ocean develops and produces advanced facilities and platforms optimized for Offshore Business environments based on the best production system and facilities.

Position Overview:

The Project Topside Engineering Coordinator works under Topside Engineering Project Manager (EPM) and will be responsible for executing the topside engineering & design scope of work related to the FPSO facility, within schedule and budget.

The Project Interface Coordinator will be responsible for managing topside interface (Topside - Client Scope, Topside - Hull/Marine, Topside - Mooring, Equipment Package Interface) in executing the topside engineering & design scope of work related to the FPSO facility, within schedule and budget.

As such the Topside Engineering/Interface Coordinator manages a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers, located in various international offices and work sites.

The engineering scope covers the topsides process facility and its interface.

Furthermore, the Topside Engineering/Interface Coordinator will work in close cooperation with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure that engineering work and deliverables are compliant with all project requirements, classification rules, design codes and industry standards as well as any relevant regulatory aspect.

The Topside Engineering/Interface Coordinator will monitor, report and control the project progress and ensure all internal and external interfaces are properly managed.

The ideal candidate of the position will have a strong background in Offshore Oil & Gas Industry, and have prior experience as a Topside Engineering/Interface Coordinator and with prior experience in developing conceptual designs for FPSO facilities, executing FEED studies and engineering project delivery.

Responsibilities:

Under Topside Engineering Project Manager supervision, Management of topsides and its interface engineering and design scope related to FPSO (or FLNG) projects in a way that ensures the safe, timely, efficient and profitable delivery of the engineering project, in accordance with project objectives and requirements.

Definition of the engineering project scope for each Engineering Discipline (including Master Document Register), preparation of the project engineering planning and development of the engineering manpower plan for the FPSO project.

Management and control all engineering activities, including multi-discipline technical authority, man-hour control and engineering schedule control.

Establish engineering schedule and manpower plan to ensure that the work is completed in accordance with the overall project schedule.

Prepare and issue regular progress reports including actual progress achieved vs.

original plan.

Lead the development of the overall facility design, layout and system architecture utilizing resources from the relevant Departments / Disciplines

Ensure that the engineering project is executed in full compliance with relevant Project Specifications and Contract Requirements, applicable Codes and Standards, any National Laws or Regulations, and applicable Classification Society Rules.

Organize inter-discipline (design) review meetings and manage internal/external interfaces.

Liaise with Classification Societies and other regulatory bodies to obtain all necessary design approvals for the project.

Organize for the timely mobilization of the engineering project team and ensure that sufficient qualified, trained and skilled personnel are allocated to the project by the relevant Department / Discipline Managers during the different phases of the project.

In case of Conceptual / FEED Studies and Tenders review and approve the application of novel technologies or solutions.

During execution of the engineering project, manage and control all Design Changes, and ensure that appropriate checks are performed and approvals are obtained before any work, additional to the original scope, is performed.

In EPCI phase, Under Topside Engineering Project Manager's leadership, Implement management of change process and coordinate Engineering Change Notice Issue, Risk Assessment, ECN close-out until site verification.

Support the project-related procurement processes by organizing for the technical review of vendor bids and ensure timely review and comment of vendor documentation, after PO placement.

Support the project-related construction and commissioning processes Assign necessary engineers to site during the construction and/or completions phase.

Ensure project is correctly closed-out, including as-built documentation where necessary, and that a formal engineering close-out report is produced incorporating lessons learned.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
  
  Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Instrumentation is preferred.
  
  

• Minimum 7 and above years' experience in the offshore or onshore oil and gas industry.
  
  

• Minimum consecutive 3 years' experience at top-tier FPSO contractor or Offshore/Onshore EPC contractor (minimum 5 years working experience in the same contractor).
  
  

• Minimum 1 FPSO EPCI Project experience from the beginning of project (engineering) until the sail-away to site or delivery of FPSO is preferred.
  
  

• Minimum 1 FPSO FEED/EPCI Project experience as Topside Engineering Coordinator or equivalent.
  
  

• Hands-on discipline engineering experience (e.g. process, mechanical package, piping, instrumentation & control) in Offshore EPCI projects is preferred.
  
  

• Hands-on Field Engineering in Construction phase or Onshore/Offshore commissioning experience is value-added.
  
  

• Versed with Engineering Platform (Document Management System, Engineering Data Integration System, AVEVA E3D) and Work Flow is value-added.
  
  

• Team Player, resilient and self-motivated.
  
  

• Proactive, able to communicate directly, openly and consistently.
  
  

• Fluent in English, with strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success.

We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers.

We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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