Richard Design Services, Inc.
Principal Project Engineer (In-Plant)
Richard Design Services, Inc., Lake Charles, Louisiana, us, 70612
Richard Design Services (RDS) is currently seeking an experienced Principal Project Engineer for an onsite position.
Position Summary:The Principal Project Engineer reports directly to the Facilities Projects Manager and will be in charge of general engineering, procurement, construction supervision and Operations support to the facility for all Capital Projects. The Principal Project Engineer will also be responsible for schedule and budget for all projects under his/her direction. Must have strong knowledge of design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment and other process units within LNG Plant, also understanding of all facets of LNG processing, storage, and transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations, and associated codes and standards as well as knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
Job Description:
Coordination of capital project technical activities including but not limited to scoping, planning, costing, and scheduling.
Follow client methodology to execute capital projects via a stage-gated delivery approach.
Lead internal evaluation of proposed capital projects and coordinate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Environmental, and Safety prior to sanctioning projects. This includes participation in five-year planning.
Participate in pre-qualification of contractors and sub-contractors prior to any request for bids and provide input in the monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors performance throughout the life of the projects.
During design: conduct and assist with in-house design or oversee external engineering firms contracted by the company. Provide company engineering design input to the contractors for adherence to LNG codes and other relevant standards.
During fabrication and procurement: coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturers, and Fabricators for on-time and quality delivery and provision of proper materials and documentation.
During construction/implementation: work closely with other departments and contractors for safe, on time, and on budget delivery of the projects. Supervising the construction quality and adherence to specifications within a safe work environment for all contractors and subcontractors is a must.
During project completion and close out: ensure all redlines are complete, as-builts are finalized and stored in OpenText, lessons learned are captured, and all invoices are paid.
Participate in a multi-discipline team of professionals that provide Company support, monitoring, reporting, and project controls related to the project.
Participate in the development of engineering specifications and provide support and quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.
For all projects, participate in the Management of Change process for all systems and existing plant modifications, review and provide input to changes through the change order process, and verify that documents and drawings are up to date.
Keep the Facility Projects Manager informed of any technical, schedule, or cost impacts to other project tasks & activities.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
Professional Engineering License in good standing with state of Louisiana preferred.
Candidate must demonstrate extensive field experience.
Ability to multi-task and execute multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
Understanding of basic principles of project management.
5-10 years of project engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Strong leadership and effective management and organizational skills.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy and meet work deadlines.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable design regulations is required.
Computer skills including, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, and Document Control Systems).
Possesses the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers, and various facility level workers responsible for ensuring good operations.
Comfortable presenting project information to any level of management.
The candidate should have a working knowledge of industry and government standards.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Position Summary:The Principal Project Engineer reports directly to the Facilities Projects Manager and will be in charge of general engineering, procurement, construction supervision and Operations support to the facility for all Capital Projects. The Principal Project Engineer will also be responsible for schedule and budget for all projects under his/her direction. Must have strong knowledge of design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment and other process units within LNG Plant, also understanding of all facets of LNG processing, storage, and transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations, and associated codes and standards as well as knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
Job Description:
Coordination of capital project technical activities including but not limited to scoping, planning, costing, and scheduling.
Follow client methodology to execute capital projects via a stage-gated delivery approach.
Lead internal evaluation of proposed capital projects and coordinate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Environmental, and Safety prior to sanctioning projects. This includes participation in five-year planning.
Participate in pre-qualification of contractors and sub-contractors prior to any request for bids and provide input in the monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors performance throughout the life of the projects.
During design: conduct and assist with in-house design or oversee external engineering firms contracted by the company. Provide company engineering design input to the contractors for adherence to LNG codes and other relevant standards.
During fabrication and procurement: coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturers, and Fabricators for on-time and quality delivery and provision of proper materials and documentation.
During construction/implementation: work closely with other departments and contractors for safe, on time, and on budget delivery of the projects. Supervising the construction quality and adherence to specifications within a safe work environment for all contractors and subcontractors is a must.
During project completion and close out: ensure all redlines are complete, as-builts are finalized and stored in OpenText, lessons learned are captured, and all invoices are paid.
Participate in a multi-discipline team of professionals that provide Company support, monitoring, reporting, and project controls related to the project.
Participate in the development of engineering specifications and provide support and quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.
For all projects, participate in the Management of Change process for all systems and existing plant modifications, review and provide input to changes through the change order process, and verify that documents and drawings are up to date.
Keep the Facility Projects Manager informed of any technical, schedule, or cost impacts to other project tasks & activities.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
Professional Engineering License in good standing with state of Louisiana preferred.
Candidate must demonstrate extensive field experience.
Ability to multi-task and execute multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
Understanding of basic principles of project management.
5-10 years of project engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Strong leadership and effective management and organizational skills.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy and meet work deadlines.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable design regulations is required.
Computer skills including, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, and Document Control Systems).
Possesses the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers, and various facility level workers responsible for ensuring good operations.
Comfortable presenting project information to any level of management.
The candidate should have a working knowledge of industry and government standards.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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