Field Engineer – Alternative Fuels Projects
Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
Date Posted | April 5, 2022 |
Category |
NGO
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | NGN |
Description
Description
- We are looking for a Field Engineer who will ensure that project designs, procurement, construction progress as scheduled and that workers on-site meet all deadlines while complying with all Safety Health, and Environmental protocols.
- As Field Engineer, the individual will specialize in organizing, administrating, coordinating, and monitoring all elements in the construction process.
- S/he will also inspect and install equipment and new technologies, conduct research, and report on project status; while ensuring compliance with engineering designs and standards - by monitoring the execution of contract specifications.
Responsibilities
- Confer with clients to determine their specific project requirements and ensure that the project focus is properly aligned.
- Conduct research and studies, providing insight on-site and engaging in site layout, cost estimating, construction planning, and materials procurement activities.
- Engage and coordinate the work of third-party vendors in a bid to resolve open inquiries.
- Review job design proposals, specifications, and execution procedures onsite, and obtain required job approvals and permits.
- Oversee quality assurance and successful completion of projects, by following set timelines.
- Monitor and record job progress details to ensure that all assigned work to contractors is performed in a timely manner.
- Create and maintain effective liaison with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of work, supplies, and equipment to the site.
- Track and inspect equipment and material deliveries, contractor performance. Review historical data for incorporation into future business decisions.
- Collaborate with superintendents, estimators, and other field engineers on site.
- Organize and attend project meetings and keep records of meeting minutes and discussions.
- Provided engineering support for various stages of project design and development, from inception to finish. Oversee the conversion of design plans and specifications into physical structures and facilities.
- Good experience in on-site work supervision and heavy lifting and rigging.
- Estimate the cost of upcoming construction projects and provide RFQ to vendors.
- Secure temporary and permanent materials and equipment necessary for the execution of projects.
- Implement innovative methods and technologies for providing new concepts in engineering.
- Diagnose construction or machinery problems and oversee repairs and technical improvements.
- Define a protocol for project execution, Inspection, and commissioning to assure safety.
Requirements
- An engineering degree (preferably Mechanical).
- A certification in project management.
- Previous experience as a Field Engineer or similar role.
- Ability to oversee and manage projects within local communities.
- An analytical mind, good in FMEA, and comfortable managing crises if, and when, they arise.
- Must be able to perform and be proficient in geometrical and mathematical calculations since the work is highly technical.
- Good experience is on-site work supervision and heavy lifting and rigging.
- Conversant with various technologies used in different field projects.
- Understanding of safety guidelines and paying attention to details.
- Well-versed in technical aspects of machinery and equipment, including civil/electrical designs and standards, HVAC.
Skills and Competences
- Construction processes skills.
- Understanding of engineering principles.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Good communication skills.
- Team management.
- Adaptability to local communities, physically dexterous, and self-motivation.
- Problem-Solving Skills.
- Time and Risk management skills.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Logical reasoning, creative, analytical and Lateral thinking skills.
- Persistence and adaptability.
- Decision making.
- Technologically savvy.
- Conflict Management.
- Project management methodologies and Strategic planning.
- MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, etc).
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
- Career Development