Primary Objective

To manage all engineering activities associated with a Mega Projects PMC contract as part of an integrated Client/Company team.

Specific Accountabilities

• Responsible for the engineering administrative function, directing and consulting several groups engaged in interrelated engineering responsibilities
• Plan and manage the execution of the multi-discipline FEED/Conceptual Design Studies & EPC engineering in both local and affiliated international offices
• Preparation and administration of design budgets, estimates, forecasts and schedules.
• Recruitment and Development of a technically competent, cohesive and functional engineering team
• Be responsible for the timeliness and technical correctness of all works performed by the Engineering Team
• Technical Integrity – take responsibility for the technical integrity of the team, addressing working methods, tools, quality assurance, peer reviews, and communication with team members on other projects.
• Manage value improvement processes
• Manage third party consultants/specialists
• Ensure all design engineering activities meet or exceed engineering standards with regard to quality, cost, safety and performance
• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system including utilizing the corporate Project Management systems
• Safety – Responsible for personal safety and adherence to safe working practices for the Oil & Gas Business Unit. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

Essential Skills/experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mech. or Chem.) from an accredited college or university.
• 15 years of total minimum post graduation experience.
• 5 years of minimum experience in related designation / specialty.
• Must have minimum 5 years experience in Middle East
• Must have a proven track record of managing multiple projects in Design & Engineering in the oil and gas industry

Industry-Specific Experience

• 15 years of total minimum post graduation experience in oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry.
• Candidate should have extensive experience in upstream/downstream hydrocarbon projects.
• Specific experience in working / leading the engineering team for sustainability driven projects
• Experience in projects related to carbon capture / carbon sequestration will be an advantage

Matching indicators

• Strong technical skills in the onshore oil and gas industry
• Track record of managing multi projects and multi-discipline design teams
• High level of understanding of the management of interfaces across multi-functional Company and Client groups
• Well-developed man management and client management skills.