Engineer - Project

Role overview

Project delivery and technical responsibilities

• Execute equipment acquisition, upgrades, retrofits, and life-extension projects through feasibility, design, procurement, execution, commissioning, and close-out.
• Ensure HSE, industry-standard, and internal-policy compliance, including risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Prepare scopes, technical specifications, and performance requirements with Operations and Maintenance.
• Prepare cost estimates and CAPEX inputs; evaluate alternatives for lifecycle cost, availability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Prepare technical tender documents, evaluate bids, contribute to contract negotiations, and review vendor and contractor design documents and submittals.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers, progress reports, and KPIs; escalate deviations to the Senior Manager.
• Coordinate OEMs, contractors, consultants, FAT, SAT, inspections, commissioning, and punch-list close-out.
• Arrange handover documentation, manuals, spare-parts lists, warranties, and operator and technician training; register assets in MAXIMO.
• Coordinate traffic registration and insurance, follow up warranty performance and claims, and capture lessons for future standards.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years in equipment engineering, maintenance, or project roles, including equipment project involvement.
• Hands-on equipment project experience in a port, terminal, logistics, or heavy industrial environment, including specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Exposure to STS cranes, RTG/RMG, straddle carriers, or reach stackers is preferred.
• Project management training or CAPM/PMP certification is a plus.

Technical skills and languages

• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera and Microsoft Office for reporting and presentations.
• Knowledge of quality and safety management systems, including regulatory requirements.
• Excellent English is required; Arabic is an added advantage.

Key interactions

• Work with HSE on project risk assessments, site safety compliance, and near-miss reporting.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance on equipment requirements, project planning, commissioning, and asset handover.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Contracts on tendering, technical bid evaluation, and contract management.
• Provide Finance with CAPEX budgeting, cost tracking, and project payment information; coordinate with Legal on contract review, insurance, and traffic registration.
• Work with OEMs, contractors, and consultants on technical clarifications, design reviews, FAT/SAT, execution, commissioning, and warranty follow-up.