Engineering Lead

Description

• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of long range plans and project goals
• Represent discipline on contract / project / service line.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
• Providing high technical expertise
• Communicate and co-operate with external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendor
• Involved in providing engineering support to Business Development group and project teams.
• Providing discipline expertise to the business including Technical Authority responsibility where assigned.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Builds cross-functional relationships to gain support
• Tracks and reports on the metrics which indicate their disciplines progress on a project in relation to a plan
• Provides consultative direction to other functional areas or groups and across the organization, recognized as an authority in the company.
• Establishes scope of work for project or proposal, allocates and directs staff
• Directs scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during design phase of projects
• Participate in or lead incident investigations as required.
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements
• Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
• Approves and monitors overtime and reports on variance to project budgets
• Provides professional direction and guidance on complex assignments or projects and guidance to business unit and divisional management. Solves complex non-recurring problems requiring formulating and testing hypotheses based on limited evidence or precedent; exercises seasoned business judgement in developing innovative business solutions.
• Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced staff, supports the development and retention of motivated and competent people.
• Includes the most technically competent level of engineer within a discipline who serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for the efficient design and technical execution of the project or service line.
• Leads design reviews
• Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Plans and carries out assigned projects, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative
• Exercises technical authority over groups of professional personnel. In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering deliverables, applications and projects.
• Directs work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress.
• Represents the company as a thought-leader at conferences and other public events
• Teaches and coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff
• Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole.
• Develops design solutions according to requirements, to deliver products, equipment, materials, etc. of the highest standard.
• Works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes and engineering methods
• Receives limited supervision; work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency
• In consultancy business areas, may manage a portfolio of small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
• Coordinates activities with other groups and clients
• Provides technical reviews for complex projects within area of expertise.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports
• Acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve and issues as they see fit and reports immediately
• Develops and implements procedures, methods and controls to be used
• Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems.
• May manage a functional area or may be a corporate-wide authority in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others and acting as a role model
• May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Monitors and controls department expenses, schedules and progress
• Supports recruitment and people management decisions
• Participates in establishing design constraints.
• Prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies.
• Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
• Ability to affectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc) and inspire and motivate a team
• Client interface (as appropriate and requested), market intelligence, relevant conferences, and business development.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
• Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a good understanding of other Wood business offerings and ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
• Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation skills
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and specifications, engineering and construction practices
• Ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution and to executive the schedule requirements within a team environment
• Exercises considerable credibility, foresight and judgement in conceiving, planning and delivering initiatives
• Technical expert/specialist who develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and services that are carried out by others. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, equipment and other engineering deliverables. Specialist who is recognized as a technical expert within the department or division of the company. Possesses a thorough knowledge of general principles and theories in a professional field, and contributes significantly to the solution of applied problems.
• Has strong relationships with customers and can influence their decisions
• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry
• Possesses expert knowledge in more than one specialized field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines in the function.
• Effective communication skills with proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation
• Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Anticipates potential problems, solves complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Experience in flare networks, produced water systems, firewater systems, and prior exposure to refinery environments would be a strong advantage.
• MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering
• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Proficient in scope definition
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred
• Typically requires supervisory experience and understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety

Benefits

• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance