Head of Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Leads mechanical & metallurgy engineering across regions, managing teams, budgets, projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• budget forecast
• manpower planning
• bid management
• team leadership
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

Supervises: All Discipline Managers, Engineers, Designers, and support personnel within the department Liaise with: Engineering Directors in regional office locations, Managers and Supervisors of other Engineering / Design Disciplines, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Management Teams; Offshore/Onshore Managers, Planning Managers, Proposals Department, Procurement Department, Safety Department, HR Department, QC and Certification Group, External McDermott Offices, Client Representatives, Vendor & Subcontractor Representatives -Estimates for proposals, including cost, schedule, and manhour estimates and execution plans. -Evaluate performance and recommend changes in the classification and compensation of department personnel. -Manage the performance of Discipline employees through goal setting, ongoing assessment, and coaching. -Plan and recommend department manpower, training/ development and assist in recruiting resources. -Review/approve departmental key documents and drawings such as: -Resolve a variety of complex problems that have implications within the area of responsibility. -Coordinate the training and development of Discipline personnel. -Propose scope splits between Engineering offices and/or subcontractors (as applicable) at the bid stage and the award. -Maintain historical norms to establish budgets and forecasts. -Travel on a regular basis to the other office locations within Offshore Middle East and if required, also to the Chennai engineering center. -Manage financial and operational objectives. -Ensure departmental plans are aligned with business, financial, and operational objectives. -Provide and direct bid assistance. -Conduct staff feedback meetings. -Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems. -Foster teamwork of Regional or Functional Managers. -Prepare/review the department's budgets and forecasts. -Apply managerial expertise to achieve financial and operational objectives. -Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, and engineering meetings, as required. -Ensure availability and allocate discipline manpower resources as required to provide agreed deliverables and meet agreed schedules and budgets. -Meet group DOE forecasts, within schedule and budget. -Provide leadership to managers and professional staff within a department. -Keep the Director, Area Manager, and Project Management Teams apprised of high-level activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related. -Interface with peers and Global Engineering. -Influence customer and/or organizational leadership to achieve operational objectives. -Develop operational plans to achieve business objectives. -Accountable for the performance and results of multiple disciplines within a department. -Negotiate with other engineering disciplines, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams to ensure the best schedules and execution plans within agreed budgets. -Contribute to functional strategy development.

Requirements

• pe
• mechanical engineering
• 5+ yrs mgmt
• 20+ yrs
• metallurgy
• design codes

What You Bring

The Regional Discipline Manager - Mechanical & Metallurgy Engineering based in DOHA QATAR is tasked with the development of departmental plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities. The role requires multi-disciplinary expertise and the ability to understand the industry to achieve financial and operational objectives. The Regional Discipline Manager - Mechanical & Metallurgy Engineering manages multiple related teams in multiple office locations, sets their organizational priorities, and allocates the appropriate resources. As the Mechanical disciplines Subject Matter Expert (SME), they must be able to identify and resolve a range of complex technical, operational, and organizational problems for all of the mechanical sub-disciplines (rotating equipment, static equipment, packaged equipment). In addition to core mechanical discipline knowledge, must also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of metallurgy (materials and corrosion) engineering. The role directly impacts business results by supporting and function-specific projects, products, services, and/or technologies, and developing policies and plans. -Detailed knowledge of project execution and managerial skills. -General multi-discipline knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and general knowledge of the theory, content, and application of statutory codes and guidelines as applicable offshore. -Registered Professional Engineer or member of Professional Engineering Society as applicable. -Five plus (5+) years of proven management experience of leading the full mechanical discipline (Rotating, Package and Static equipments plus HVAC scope) in a similar Oil and Gas industry contractor or consultants. -Twenty plus (20+) years of experience and proven leadership experience in Oil and Gas with major contractors or consultants. -Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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Benefits

-Requisitions for software, computers, and other departmental expenses. -Workhours/timesheet bookings.

About Mcdermott International, Ltd

-Specializes in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of energy projects. -Focuses on offshore, subsea, and onshore solutions. -Extensive expertise in oil and gas, renewables, and utility infrastructure projects. -Notable for complex offshore projects and innovative solutions. - history of successful partnerships with major global energy firms. -Renowned for state-of-the-art technology, including marine vessels and modularized solutions. -Ability to manage large, intricate projects from conception through completion.

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