Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting WISKOTS business development activities and managing the full project lifecycle from initial BD engagement through execution and closeout. The role spans technical proposal preparation, cost estimation, client-facing tendering support, project planning, field execution oversight, and documentation management.

The position holder shall manage no fewer than ten concurrent projects or assignments per year while maintaining the technical quality, client satisfaction, schedule adherence, and documentation standards required by WISKOTS and its clients.

Business Development Support

• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and technical discussions during the BD stage.
  
• Review client scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
  
• Prepare technical proposals, method statements, and execution plans to support tender submissions.
  
• Develop cost and resource estimates for field-service activities.
  
• Coordinate with the Operations and Corporate Services teams to consolidate BD inputs.
  
• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and areas requiring clarification during tendering.
  
• Evaluate site conditions, access requirements, manpower, equipment, and execution feasibility.
  
• Support preparation of pre-qualification documents, technical submittals, and client presentations.
  
• Maintain records of tender submissions, client feedback, and BD pipeline status.
  

Project Planning and Management

• Develop project execution plans, mobilization schedules, resource-loading plans, and daily production targets.
  
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, QHSE, and Finance throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and resource plans.
  
• Identify deviations, delays, and cost impacts and report them to the Operations Director.
  
• Manage a portfolio of no fewer than ten concurrent projects or assignments per year.
  
• Support project kickoff meetings, internal handovers, client progress meetings, and closeout activities.
  
• Control scope changes and ensure all additional work is documented prior to execution.
  
• Prepare and verify progress quantities, service tickets, timesheets, and invoicing records before submission.
  

Technical Execution Oversight

• Provide technical direction to field supervisors and field teams during project execution.
  
• Review method statements, work procedures, inspection requirements, and work instructions.
  
• Conduct site visits to verify execution quality, safety compliance, and technical conformance.
  
• Identify non-conformities, technical gaps, and required corrective actions.
  
• Coordinate with QHSE and Quality teams on inspections, permits, and compliance requirements.
  
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet client, contractual, and WISKOTS standards.
  

Client and Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients during tendering and project execution.
  
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and other end-user representatives.
  
• Attend client site meetings, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
  
• Coordinate with client inspection, maintenance, and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Escalate technical or contractual concerns to the Operations Director promptly.
  

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare project-specific technical submissions, progress reports, daily site reports, and closeout documentation.
  
• Maintain organized and traceable records of project documents, correspondence, and deliverables.
  
• Ensure document naming, filing, version control, and transmittal comply with WISKOTS and client requirements.
  
• Prepare management summaries and project status updates for the Operations Director.
  
• Support internal and external audits related to project execution and technical documentation.
  

Supervisory and Team Coordination

• Provide technical leadership and work direction to assigned direct reports.
  
• Coordinate with field supervisors, storekeepers, logistics, and procurement personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and escalate conduct or performance concerns appropriately.
  
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met across assigned projects.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (minimum requirement); or
  
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (preferred).
  

• A minimum of seven years and a maximum of ten years of relevant professional experience.
  
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in online leak sealing is mandatory.
  
• Exposure to coating removal, surface preparation, mechanical clamp installation, industrial coating application, inspection, and painting activities.
  
• Experience in technical proposal preparation, cost estimation, and tendering support.
  
• Client-facing experience with Saudi Aramco and SABIC is strongly preferred.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or assignments simultaneously.
  
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and execution oversight.
  
• Experience in an industrial, oil and gas, pipeline integrity, inspection, or field-service environment is required.
  
• Good command of written and spoken English is mandatory.
  
• The candidate must be able to prepare technical proposals, method statements, reports, and professional correspondence in English.
  
• Arabic communication ability is preferred given the nationality preference for Saudi nationals.
  
• The candidate must be able to communicate technical and operational requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.