Principal Engineer - Project Engineering

1. Scope of Responsibilities
   Operates as a part of team of Engineers in the coordination of resources in order to ensure that the
   construction meets all contractual requirements in the most effective and efficient manner. May be deployed
   on a number of projects at any time or be appointed to manage smaller projects.
   2. Primary Duties
    Assist the Project Manager in providing commercial and technical input for the contracts department at
   the estimation stage.
    Review all contract documentation to assess feasibility of construction, identify any potential areas of
   difficulty and take note of any variations required in the construction.
    Participate in the development and review of the project planning process and create a schedule, which
   is in line with the project requirements including establishing the sequence and duration of activities.
    Generate TDR (Technical Document Register) as a level 4 schedule and ensure that all relevant data
   required for construction is contained in it. Monitor the issue of drawings as per the forecast dates
   mentioned in the TDR, identify any discrepancies and bring it to the attention of the Lead Engineer.
   Take corrective actions wherever required in the case of missing data from either the client or vendor.
    Review Engineering drawings, documents and deliverables relating to area of functional responsibility
   to assess constructability and consistency with contract requirements. Prepare and issue purchase
   requests for materials and consumables.
    Prepare and review project specific and other procedures to ensure comprehensive cover of all project
   activities as per the contract requirements.
    Coordinate all project related activities with other departments and sections to ensure effective
   integration of tasks and minimize potential delays.
    Participate in the finalization of work to be outsourced to sub-contractors including bid evaluation and
   terms of contract. Monitor the performance of the sub-contractor once the contract has been awarded.
    Monitor the progress of the project as per the project plan and against the client’s requirements and
   take corrective action whenever required.
    Ensure the availability of necessary resources for the smooth execution of the project.
    Follow up with clients on approvals and instructions, attend client meetings and liaise with client on all
   issues of the project deliverables.
    Steer post award kick off meeting with vendor, Expedite, follow up to ensure proper monitoring and
   review of vendor deliverables in line with contractual requirements, execution schedule, Purchase Order
   requirements and terms & conditions, follow up to ensure that suborders of materials are in line with
   supplier’s engineering and manufacturing schedule, and monitor respective deliveries. Resolve any
   potential operational issues that may impact the deliveries, Monitor the recovery of delays and
   implementation of remedial actions. Identify Risks and liaise with stakeholders to mitigate delays and
   cost impacts. Monitor the update of order progress periodically.
    Effectually nurture and maintain professional and healthy relationship with suppliers, conduct and monitor
   objective supplier performance appraisal.
    Carry out a routine check for field expediting requirements at supplier’s shop and plan expediting visits
   accordingly after consultation with the Project Manager, Solicit supplier to maintain an inspection plan,
   liaise with QA/QC and coordinate inspection visits. Review flash report and follow up to ensure that
   QA/QC approvals are completed. Monitor the issue of inspection release note issued by QA/QC and
   ensure issuance of shipping release Note (SRN) to supplier and logistic team to trigger the shipping
   process. Expedite suppliers’ shipping documents, liaise with the shipping department for plan and timely
   movement of goods prior to readiness of consignment. And monitoring until obtaining Material Receipt
   Voucher (MRV) from material controller on site.
    Investigate causes of Excess, Shortage and Damage (ESD) of supplies. Coordinate with the supplier
   and the procurement department to resolve ESDs and safeguard a genuine material receipt report.

Advise supplier on invoicing instructions, Review ,verify and administer supplier invoices for payment
against progress milestones.
 PO close out by Expediting supplier’s submission of final Material Record Book (MRB), and all required
documents as per PO, Initiate completion of certification for progress and final payment, Maintain
performance metrics and coordinate Supplier Performance Evaluation.
 Approving freight charges, deciding on the mode of shipment, resolving conflicts with suppliers, providing
recommendations on whether or not to apply L/D, on inspection application or waiver, and deciding on
field expediting requirements; however as delegated by Project Manager.
 Participate in the project activity report preparation and verify all data to ensure that it is accurate and
accurately reflects the status of the project.
 Coordinate with relevant certification agencies for the endorsement of regulated activities.
 Participate in the preparation of all final documentation during the closure of the project.
 Participate in the formal review of the project post completion to identify areas for improvement.
 Perform related duties as and when directed by Direct Supervisor.
3. Job/Cost Impact
Coordinates all activities for the successful execution of the project within project schedules and contractual
requirements. Oversees all coordination between Petrofac and client, vendors, Engineering, sub-contractors
and any other external or internal agency to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
4. Decision Making Authority
Decisions limited to the scope of the execution of the project. Consults with supervisor on key decisions,
which affect the project scope.
5. Supervisory Responsibility
Directs the resource allocation and workloads of a team of subordinates.
Typically leading a group of professionals or technical staff.
6. Work Contacts
Contracts Frequent
Engineering Frequent
Procurement Frequent
QA/QC Need Based
Administration Need Based
Site team Frequent
Clients Frequent
Vendors Frequent
Certification Agencies Frequent
7. Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Refer to HR/OD- Competency Management System (CMS)
8. Physical Effort and Work Environment
Work mostly performed in Head office. Frequent visits to sites required.
9. Minimum Requirement
An engineering degree with a minimum of 15 years of project engineering experience in the offshore/oil and gas sector.