Engineering Manager at Wood Group PSN

Wood Group PSN, a division of Wood Group, are the largest provider of brownfield services to the oil and gas industry.

Our global network of over 30,000 people in more than 40 countries offers high integrity services that optimise the performance of facilities, maintain production, reduce operating costs, ensure asset integrity and extend the operating life of fields.

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Job Reference: IRC120841
Location: Lagos, Africa

Job Descriptions

• We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager on a 6/2 rotational basis located at our office in Lagos, Nigeria.
• The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive and effective leadership and direction to the engineering and technical execution team in delivery of all projects in the WG Dover office in Lagos.
• Accountable to the WG Dover Operations Director for the provision of engineering and design resources, systems and processes within the Nigeria based operations.
• Accountable for ensuring that the engineering and design resources, systems and processes are supplied and managed in accordance with the agreed global and regional standards.

Detailed Description

• Job role is independently accountable for supporting the engineering delivery of all WG Dover Lagos, Nigeria based execution for multiple clients.

Job Requirements

• Accountable for the integrity of engineering output in the WG Dover Lagos operations
• Advising on any engineering related legislative requirements of Nigeria Operation
• Management of Discipline Leads to deliver the above accountabilities
• Providing input to HR and others in the decision making process around contractors rates
• Providing input to HR and others in the decision making process around staff salary packages
• Implementing Succession Planning for the Function
• Carrying out investigations and reviews of operations as and when required
• Providing support and advice to company operations in relation to engineering and design activities in Nigeria
• Work with the Global Assurance and Start-up Team in the development of “Best in class” processes, systems and people and subsequently ensure their consistent application within the region.
• Development of function personnel
• Implementation of engineering and design assurance across in the regional business in accordance with the global technical assurance policy.
• Work with operations to ensure that competent resources are available for the day to day business needs and that resourcing strategies are in place for future needs.
• Work with regional operations to ensure that systems, process and procedures are aligned to business needs while providing a consistent technical quality in accordance with the global system.
• Be a supportive and collaborative member of the technical management team.
• Implement “best in class” engineering and design systems and procedures in alignment with Global Head of Function.
• Ensuring engineering and design competency.
• The quality of engineering and design delivery.
• Engineering Integrity measurement and reporting.
• Delivery of Technical Integrity within engineering and design.

QHSES:

• Ensure Technical/Engineering function adopts the company core values in delivery of all workscopes.
• Demonstrate clear leadership and proactive engagement in HSE programmes and objectives. Participate/lead audits, ERP exercises and management reviews.
• Ensure design and safety reviews and audits are carried out in accordance with the approved PSN, client and project procedures and plans. Ensure that they are closed-out in a timely manner.
• Actively support the delivery WG Dover HSE and Business improvement programmes.

Management:

• Provide support to Operations Director in visible leadership as the in-country engineering champion.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of project plans, schedules and estimates.
• Develop, recruit and manage local Engineering execution capability, fully aligned with the WG network functional system, processes and standards.
• Manage the overall provision of Engineering and Technical Services strategies, policies, processes and programs for WG Dover.
• Supervise direct reports and provide support to those in developing their areas of responsibility and the supervision of all team personnel.
• Review and agree CTR's and estimates produced by lead discipline engineers for design changes and additional work-scopes. Challenge the necessity of changes and implementing more cost effective solutions if possible.
• Promote effective communication and challenge within the engineering disciplines in order to foster the production of safe, cost effective, fit for purpose and constructible designs.
• Contribute to the Management of the engineering resource and ensure that all engineering discipline sections are adequately staffed with appropriately qualified personnel.

Financial Accountability:

• Support the development, implementation and successful delivery of WG Dover business plan.
• Establish and manage the engineering department budget for all Projects.
• Ensure that all engineering work is managed and executed in accordance with the agreed budget and plan.
• Where appropriate, spearhead initiatives aimed at developing an innovative and cost saving approach.
• Ensure that all design changes are captured by the change control process.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with external services providers for sub-contract support services.

Personnel:

• Contribute to the Management of the engineering resource and ensure that all engineering discipline sections are adequately staffed with appropriately qualified personnel.
• To ensure that WG Dover/Dover management system has updated Engineering policies and processes and employees are aware & understand these policies and procedures.
• Authority: Point of contact for delivering all Lagos based execution for WG Dover.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note:

• Please quote job reference IRC120841 in all correspondence relating to this position.
• Internal applicants must discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying.
• Online applications only - no email applications.