Sr Interface Engineer – External

Mekdam Technical Services

Doha, Qatar

 

 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification

Minimum 10 – 12 years relevant work experience, with at least 3-5 years in in major projects experience in fertilizer or petrochemical plants

1. External Interface Management

• Lead external interface activities under the guidance of the Interface Manager, coordinating with EPCC Contractor, Subcontractors, and relevant external authorities.
• Conduct regular external interface coordination meetings, ensuring alignment with the Project Information Manual, Project Procedures, and EPCC Contract obligations.
• Ensure all external tie-ins and installations are executed in compliance with approved Work Method Statements, Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain and regularly update the External Tie-ins Register, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion of all external works.

2. EPCC Contractor Coordination

• Ensure EPCC Contractor and Subcontractor scope related to external interfaces is clearly understood, properly planned, and implemented during engineering and construction phases.
• Monitor EPCC Contractors adherence to mechanical completion requirements, interface milestones, and overall project schedule.
• Review EPCC Contractors tie-in plans and coordinate with external stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and ensure compliance.

3. Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with discipline engineers to identify and define external interfaces clearly in the EPCC Contract, ensuring scope clarity and alignment with project execution plans.
• Ensure that all external interface points are technically validated and documented during the design and execution phases.

4. Documentation & Regulatory Coordination

• Identify documentation requirements for each external authority, including but not limited to:
  • Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC)
  • Port Authorities
  • GASAL
  • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)
  • Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOCI)
• Coordinate with these authorities regarding permit applications, ensuring EPCC Contractor complies with all prerequisites and documentation protocols.
• Monitor and follow up to ensure timely receipt of permits by EPCC Contractor, escalating delays and resolving bottlenecks proactively.

5. Schedule & Risk Monitoring

• Monitor all critical path activities related to external interfaces and ensure alignment with commissioning-driven schedules.
• Identify, report, and track risks associated with external interface activities, and propose mitigation strategies in coordination with the Interface Manager and Project Controls.
• Highlight any delays in external interface delivery to the Project Director and agree on mitigation actions to ensure recovery and schedule adherence.

6. Quality, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure all external interface activities meet Project quality standards, technical specifications, and good engineering practices.
• Maintain compliance with Qatar regulatory requirements, MIC standards, and other statutory obligations.
• Verify that all process technologies, tie-ins, and operational aspects are implemented correctly and safely, ensuring readiness for commissioning and operation.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Support the Interface Manager in preparing external interface reports and conducting meetings with stakeholders and authorities.
• Track and coordinate delivery of external spare parts, capital spares, and special tools with EPCC Contractor to ensure readiness for commissioning and handover.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of interface activities, approvals, tie-in completions, and stakeholder communications.

8. Interface Register Management

• Develop and maintain a Project External Interface Register, mapping all external tie-ins, stakeholders, documentation requirements, and target completion dates.
• Ensure the register is regularly updated and used as a control tool to monitor progress and compliance.
• Use the register to flag delays, track dependencies, and support decision-making across engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.