Job Title: Resident Site Project Engineer – Oil & Gas EPC (Overseas)
Job Location: Overseas Project Site, Africa
Department: Projects / EPC
Experience: 10+ Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Joining: Immediate Joiners
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Resident Site Project Engineer to manage site execution for an LPG mounded-storage terminal expansion project in Africa. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day project execution, construction coordination, client communication, quality, safety, project progress, and site-level problem-solving.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Oil & Gas or petrochemical EPC projects, particularly in storage terminals, LPG facilities, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage site execution, construction activities, work planning, and project schedules from the current construction stage through commissioning and handover.
- Coordinate with the client, project management consultants (PMC), contractors, vendors, and the head office.
- Supervise installation and erection activities involving LPG mounded vessels, piping, structural works, electrical and instrumentation systems, and associated facilities.
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and inspection plans to ensure proper site execution.
- Coordinate procurement, material receipt, inventory, vendor activities, and site logistics.
- Monitor project progress, manpower, equipment utilization, site expenses, and schedule adherence.
- Ensure compliance with quality requirements, approved drawings, inspection and test plans, and project specifications.
- Coordinate welding inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), coating, hydrotesting, and related quality activities.
- Implement site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements, including toolbox talks, permit-to-work procedures, and incident reporting.
- Coordinate mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, punch-list closure, and project handover.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, construction plans, recovery schedules, and site documentation.
- Maintain records of site instructions, variations, delays, and additional work, and support the head office in contractual and commercial matters.
- Identify site issues, coordinate corrective actions, and escalate major technical or commercial matters to the Project Manager.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering. Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas or petrochemical EPC projects.
- Experience in at least two completed EPC projects involving LPG facilities, petroleum storage, or terminal infrastructure.
- Previous experience in a Resident Site Engineer, Site Manager, Construction Manager, or similar site leadership role.
- Strong experience in mechanical construction, piping, equipment erection, welding, testing, and commissioning.
- Knowledge of LPG storage systems, mounded bullets, pressure vessels, storage terminals, and associated piping systems is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and HSE activities.
- Experience in site coordination, project scheduling, contractor management, and client-facing responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project and MS Excel. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and project documentation is required.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Additional Requirements
- Must hold a valid passport.
- Must be willing to relocate to Africa for a long-duration overseas project assignment.
- Must be comfortable working at a remote project site and managing site activities independently.
- Must be available to join as soon as possible, subject to applicable visa and work permit requirements.
Benefits and Assignment Details
- Company-arranged accommodation and local transportation at the project site.
- Visa, work permit, and medical arrangements coordinated by the company with local support.
- Opportunity to work on an international Oil & Gas EPC project.
- Opportunity for redeployment to other project sites after completion of the current assignment, as per company requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates with relevant Oil & Gas EPC project experience and a willingness to undertake an overseas site assignment are encouraged to apply.
Please ensure your application highlights relevant project experience, completed EPC projects, current location, notice period, and overseas assignment availability.
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
