Project Completion Engineer at CPP Tanzania

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Completion Plan, including system and subsystem breakdowns aligned with project milestones.
• Monitor Mechanical Completion (MC) progress; coordinate and facilitate walkdowns, punch list creation, and resolution.
• Manage and operate the Completion Management System (CMS) (e.g., WinPCS, PIMS, Orbit, Hexagon), ensuring data accuracy and timely progress reporting.
• Coordinate system handover activities across engineering, construction, quality, commissioning, and client interfaces.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of handover dossiers and final completion documentation.
• Organize and lead system walkdowns, ensuring compliance with ITPs, HSE, and QA/QC standards.
• Track and drive closure of punch items, NCRs, and open actions in collaboration with construction and QA/QC teams.
• Interface with client representatives during walkdowns, acceptance, and turnover phases.
• Support commissioning and startup teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
• Coordinate discipline-specific sign-offs of check sheets and completion certificates.
• Monitor progress against the system handover schedule and recommend recovery plans as needed.
• Provide training and mentoring to site teams on CMS usage and completion best practices.
• Participate in audits, lessons-learned sessions, and project close-out reviews to improve future execution.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Process, or related field)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in oil & gas, pipelines, or energy infrastructure projects
• At least 5 years focused on completion, Mechanical Completion, or pre-commissioning in large EPC or pipeline projects
• Prior involvement in international or multicultural teams is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of CMS tools (WinPCS, Orbit, PIMS, Hexagon)
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and project scheduling tools like Primavera or MS Project
• Strong grasp of international codes and turnover protocols (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC)
• Familiar with system boundary definitions, subsystem classification, punch list management, and turnover strategy
• Understanding of QA/QC and HSE compliance in oil & gas environments

Soft Skills

• Proficient in English
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interface management skills
• Ability to work in remote locations and under high-pressure schedules
• Strong organizational mindset with a focus on timely delivery and quality documentation