Area Manaer - Topsides Engineering

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Area Manager (Topsides Engineering)

Job Specification

Job Purpose

• Manages the Topsides Engineering activities for North Field Expansion (NFXP) Offshore Project, ensuring technical requirements (e.g. project specifications, data sheets, etc.) fully comply with project deliverables and standardised processes and to support NFE Offshore Division Engineering Manager ensuring all aspects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Accountabilities

(Duties include but not limited to)

• Ensure that the Contractor's Topsides Engineering team comply with the Contract requirements including codes and standards. Provide guidance to the contractor to promote compliance.
• Plan and schedule all engineering deliverables to enable efficient project execution, ensuring technical alignment and compliance with operational policies, standards of business conduct and project management system.
• Participate to key design workshops and ensure that all design recommendation are correctly implemented and actions closed (Lessons Learned, Value Engineering, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, engineering criticality assessment, etc.).
• Supervises the Engineering interface between the Topsides, Onshore Facilities (Offshore scope) and Pipeline engineering and the following teams: Operations, Drilling, Well Management, the Jacket, the pipelines from the topsides perspective, the Onshore Project Team.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts with respect the disciplines involved in delivery of Topsides Engineering, and ensures endorsement of Technical deviations to Company specifications when required.
• Ensure compliance with management of change procedures for changes in the contractors design or deviations from the company directives.

Reporting and Relationships

Reports to: NFXP Offshore Engineering Division Manager.

Internal

Major Projects Department.

External

Other Engineering Departments and their SMEs.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

Provide extensive knowledge and understanding on the requirements of FEED & ECPI, communicating and efficiently translating Company requirements and data into an efficient delivery from the contractor. Collaborate across disciplines (including Process, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Piping, HSSE and Risk), and monitor the progress and delivery of the engineering sections of the workscope.

Minimum Requirements

Technical and Business Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and the ability to communicate and interact within a PMT.
• A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English
• Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications
• Good knowledge of electrical, instrument, telecom, piping and mechanical equipment

Behavioural Competencies

SHE Understanding (3)

Quality/Quantity of Work (4)

Ethics and Integrity (4 )

Planning and Organizing (3)

Trust and Empowerment (3)

Initiative/Commitment (3)

Teamwork/Supporting Others (4)

Interpersonal Skills (4)

Communication and Information Sharing (3)

Service Orientation (2)

Innovation (3 )

Problem Solving (3)

Job Knowledge (4 )

Supervising Others (4)

Qualifications

Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent, however any qualification, technical or knowledge requirements may be waived through relevant work experience.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 15+ years' of relevant experience as Engineering Manager, in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry and having a broad knowledge of engineering execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, offshore facilities design, construction and operations.
• Previous knowledge of Greenfield engineering and execution required.

General Accountabilities- All

Financial Dimension

As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.

Safety Health & Environment

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Technical and Business Skills

Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.

Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service.

Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.

Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.

Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.

Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries

• Works in a project environment in which the incumbent strives to achieve best in class Safety, Health, Environmental & Security performance by creating a culture that encourages everyone to perform their best every day on every task
• Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
• Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment.
• Works effectively within established policies and procedures and participates in the further development of these to meet changing needs.
• Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals
• Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

• Makes decisions and solves problems related to a specific discipline/field.
• Establishes credibility with peers, sub-ordinates and supervisors.
• Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice. Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals.

Problem Solving & Complexity

• Good supervisory skills.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to problem solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation in resolution.
• Manages complex tasks to completion within time constrains of Project, with minimal guidance from more experienced staff.
• Manages the resolution of problems in more demanding and less familiar situations using precedent and own acquired knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.