Technical Assistant - Engineering Support (Rotational)

About the role

A global manpower provider is sourcing a Technical Assistant for a national operator, working on a rotational basis in Qatar (Doha HQ). The role provides technical and general administrative support to the EPRSC department, including cost allocation, cost analysis and cost recovery for offshore operating companies, and procurement support via SAP. It is a long-term contract, starting as soon as possible (typically within 1 month notice), on a 5-day week of 8-10 hours per day or as required by the project.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support, material and SAP database systems to the EPRSC department and contribute to its objectives.
• Handle cost allocation, cost analysis, cost recovery and CI/Lean improvement initiatives for engineering and pipeline repair services.
• Manage engineering procurement requirements in SAP: initiate contract work requests, release orders, service entry sheets, accept purchase requisitions and place orders for goods and services.
• Maintain technical drawing documents, record control, filing and records, and keep the inventory and material management system updated.
• Keep distribution operations in line with procedures, controls and company policies.
• Develop technical documents and drawings to resolve engineering issues, and support planning, execution and resource acquisition for inspection, maintenance, preservation and construction works.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks on new initiatives, processes and interventions.
• Execute business improvement and cost control processes, allocate costs correctly to offshore operating companies and liaise with Finance on SAP entries and charge recovery.
• Create service entry sheets and approve EIPs for payments on contracted services.

Required profile

• Minimum higher national diploma from a recognised university.
• At least five years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with priority, work independently and cope with pressure and competing priorities.

Required skills

• SAP and MS Office mastery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, E-search and GIS.