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Wood

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Abu Dhabi

AI generated summary

  • You need an engineering degree, 20+ years of experience, 5+ years as an Engineering Manager in gas projects, strong technical and management skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.
  • You will manage multi-discipline engineering projects, ensure technical excellence, drive safety and innovation, oversee teams, engage stakeholders, and handle resource planning.

Requirements

  • - Engineering degree in any discipline
  • - Minimum 20 years' experience
  • - Minimum 5 years recent experience as an Engineering Manager on major Gas processing projects
  • - Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position
  • - Typically requires several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety
  • - Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function
  • - Capable of representing business and client to business associates in a professional manner
  • - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization
  • - Skilled in forecast planning for people resources
  • - Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication and management including performance management
  • - Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence
  • - Good knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation
  • - Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise
  • - Expert in Engineering excellence
  • - Able to carry out audit and incident investigations
  • - Good Project management skills
  • - Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution
  • - Financial and commercial awareness
  • - Role models company values, behaviors and ethics, and promotes same in others
  • - Significant persuasion and influencing skills
  • - Awareness, respect and the ability to reconcile cultural diversity
  • - Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes.
  • Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals.
  • Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.
  • Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:
  • Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
  • Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work
  • Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
  • Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
  • Undertaking the role of process owner
  • Driving safety by design
  • Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation
  • Driving technical assurance:
  • Continuous promotion of corporate / client specific procedures
  • Assist in incident investigations as required
  • Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery
  • Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business
  • Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team
  • Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned
  • Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities
  • Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities
  • Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team:
  • Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements
  • Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract
  • Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning
  • Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people
  • Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities:
  • Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects
  • Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project
  • Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively
  • Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
  • Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
  • Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors integration of work
  • Reviews technical concepts of major projects
  • Personally participates in solving difficult technical problems
  • Resolves conflicts that are complex and manages divergent audience
  • Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
  • Resolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novel
  • Carries responsibility for resolution of major problems for the engineering segment
  • Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects / contracts as required
  • Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilization
  • Undertaking the role of process owner
  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
  • Directs the application of existing principles and the development of new polices and strategies aligned with OU, BU and Corporate objectives
  • Conduit for regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Project Engineering Manager at Wood?

The main responsibility is to execute the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects, ensuring that HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals are met.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have an engineering degree in any discipline and a minimum of 20 years of experience, including at least 5 years as an Engineering Manager on major Gas processing projects.

What skills are necessary for a successful Project Engineering Manager?

Essential skills include excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, strong technical and management capabilities, expertise in engineering excellence, and financial and commercial awareness.

Is previous experience in coordinating engineering teams essential for this role?

Yes, candidates should have several years of supervisory experience with a solid understanding of human relations, training, and performance evaluation.

What types of projects would the Project Engineering Manager be involved with?

The Project Engineering Manager would be involved with major Gas processing projects, overseeing various engineering and start-up aspects.

How does the company ensure safety in engineering activities?

The company drives safety by design and focuses on continual process safety through the engineering team, promoting corporate and client-specific procedures.

What is the work environment like in this role?

The work environment is multidisciplinary, requiring effective management and collaboration with various engineering disciplines and key stakeholders to ensure project success.

Does Wood offer opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Wood promotes continuous development and progression of skills and knowledge for all employees.

What is the company’s stance on diversity in the workplace?

Wood is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, and other characteristics.

What is the location for this job position?

The Project Engineering Manager position is based in Abu Dhabi.

Wood

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Wood is a global engineering and consulting company that provides services to various industries, including energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. They offer a wide range of engineering, project management, and technical consulting services to help clients design, build, and operate their projects. Their ultimate mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the world by delivering innovative and efficient solutions to complex challenges. Wood's purpose is to create a positive impact by supporting their clients in achieving their goals while minimising environmental impacts and enhancing the well-being of communities they serve. Through their expertise and commitment to excellence, they aim to drive positive change and make a difference in the industries they operate in.

Culture & Values

  • Care

  • Commitment

  • Courage