Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Duration: 12 months (expandable)
Location: Papua New Guinea
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Elevate Your Career in Construction Project Engineer with Airswift
Join our dynamic team as a Construction Project Engineer and play a pivotal role in the oil and gas industry! This is an exciting opportunity to provide site-based engineering support for a Project with our client in the oil and gas industry in a stunning remote province of Papua New Guinea, ensuring technical compliance and quality assurance in construction activities.
Role Overview
- Provide site-based engineering support for the Project Facilities construction activities.
- Verify that Contractor’s construction work packs (CWPs) are technically complete prior to work execution and support the Permit to Work (PTW) process.
- Interface with Company Facilities’ Engineering to address Contractor technical issues and queries.
- Ensure that Contractor’s materials receipted at site conform to project specifications for quality and quantity.
- Coordinate with Company Logistics Advisor for Free-Issue-Material (FIM) care and custody transfer to Contractor.
- Validate the accuracy and completeness of as-built documentation included within Mechanical Dossier Reports (MDRs).
- Consolidate surveillance and inspection of Contractor’s work in accordance with approved quality documentation requirements at all 'hold' and 'witness' points.
- Coordinate with Site Quality team for review and approval of MDRs / Mechanical Completion dossiers.
- Ensure timely follow-up activities with the Site Completion team.
- Comply with the company's Management System (SMS), Delegation of Authority (DOA), Corporate Governance, and Safety requirements.
Skills & Qualifications
- Construction Site Management: Proven experience in managing construction sites effectively.
- PMP: Knowledge of Project Management Professional principles.
- Brownfield Management: Experience in brownfield projects within the oil & gas sector.
- Civil Engineering: Strong foundation in civil engineering principles.
- Construction Schedules: Ability to develop and manage construction schedules.
- Construction Coordination: Expertise in coordinating various construction activities.
- Construction Scope Management: Skilled in defining and managing project scope.
- Construction Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations on construction sites.
- Construction Controls & Management: Experience in implementing construction controls.
- Project Administration: Proficient in project administration tasks.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Engineering: Essential qualification required for this position.
- Registration: Will be required to register with IEPNG.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in site-based engineering roles within the upstream oil and gas industry.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now! Applications close on Friday 27th March 2026.
About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.