Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Role Overview

Project Engineer (Mechanical) at Samsung E&A, a specialized EPC company providing comprehensive solutions across the plant industry. The role is based at a project location with relocation support provided.

Company Overview

Samsung E&A is a specialized EPC company with 50 years of pioneering history in the Korean plant industry. The company delivers comprehensive solutions across Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial and BIO areas. Services span feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M across globally competitive operations.

Role Purpose

Maintain and ensure project management activities including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management for mechanical and piping functions. Oversee the safe, certified, and orderly transfer of all plant systems from construction phase through commissioning into final operational hands of the client.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Scope Management

• Perform ITB contract review and scope of work identification.
• Develop project scope, deliverables, and document management system.
• Ensure technical integrity and compliance with project requirements.

Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare project plans and various gate meetings and ensure compliance with project guidelines.
• Maintain project activities to ensure delivery within schedule, cost, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Maintain deliverables and monitor progress including interface status and schedule management.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Review technical submittals from contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate Technical Bid Evaluation process and production of the Technical Bid Evaluation Report.
• Manage pending issues and claims related to design, procurement, construction, vendors, and clients.

Cost & Change Management

• Check and report on estimates, specification discrepancies, and changes in material or labor costs.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Drive interface management and reporting, liaising with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required.
• Identify and report on key coordination issues and act as a liaison.
• Ensure project reporting and interface definition and management plus liaison with Client project engineers.
• Coordinate with Client, local government entities, or any companies needed for the execution of the project at any stages.

Risk Management

• Identify and report on risks associated with the project and subcontractors and develop mitigation strategies.

Documentation & Reporting

• Collect and compile data from various sources to support decision-making processes.
• Review and submit functional and construction details as well as follow-up on progress.
• Identify items requiring support from clients and follow-up on progress.
• Ensure that technical integrity is fully maintained and that all deviations to project standards and procedures are formally recorded and approved.

Commissioning & Handover

• Support commissioning activities such as punch clear, walk-through, and handover document preparation.
• Prepare COB (Close-Out Binder) documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in project management or a related field.
• Focused experience in systems completion, turnover, and operational readiness within large-scale, multi-billion-dollar EPC projects.
• Experience in oil, gas, petrochemical or power plants.
• Engineering & Construction Company working experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities in projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and construction activities.
• Knowledge of cost control and schedule management.
• Proficient in document management systems.
• Strong understanding of technical submittals review process.
• Thorough understanding of Technical Bid Evaluation process.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry processes and regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.

Additional Information

• Accommodation provided.
• Transportation provided.
• Flight tickets provided.
• Medical insurance provided.