Engineering Manager - Flexibles

Job Purpose

Oversees one of the following groups focused on Subsea Production System (SPS) equipment and Subsea Umbilical, Risers and flowlines (SURF) engineering.

• Product/Applications Engineering

  • Christmas Trees, Wellheads, Manifolds, Engineering or related equipment Engineering

  • Installation and Construction Engineering

  • Rigid Pipeline Engineering

  • Flexibles and Umbilicals Engineering

Provides oversight and management of a cross functional team of engineers and leads the team in achieving executional and strategic goals.

Responsible for engineering execution, resource utilization, team development, and development of engineering initiatives, associated budgets, schedules and supporting resource plans.

Although this is a resource manager role, frequent use of relevant industry knowledge/experience, with specific focus on subsea production equipment and associated manufacturing processes is relied upon heavily; and is essential for being successful in the role.

Manages various engineering disciplines and could have up to 30 direct reports, comprising of engineering professionals of various experience and skill sets.

Builds strong working relationships with peers, and engineering teams around the globe so that the team is well represented in discussions and decisions. Also, develops strong working relationships with customers' (internal & external), conducts productive meetings, delivers results that are technically and economically viable, and meets market needs and expectations.

Job Description

Staff organization with necessary talent, day to day management of projects and resources, and development of schedules, budgets and execution plans.

Process Operator for the following:

• Overall delivery of technical deliverables of the group
• Leadership of technical issue resolution
• Productive utilization and absorption of engineering resources
• Prioritization and planning of engineering activities and deliverables
• Technical talent management, engineering development

Process Owner for the following:

• Product/discipline engineering scope
• QN/SN technical disposition for the product/discipline
• Review and approval, and quality of technical designs and documentation

May reviews and approve designs and technical documentation.

Supports offshore and offsite field technical issues and leads technical communications with customers when required

Additional Description

Accountable for engineering resource development, management and retention. This includes:

• Provides inputs for engineering headcount forecast, based on project demand
• Sets pertinent objectives for direct reports that support the overall strategy and direction.
• Setup and maintains a strong engineering organization structure and team culture.
• Manages Team development process like objectives settings, check-ins, succession plans and future potential.
• Develops career plans for resources, along with relevant training and development plans.

Ensure adherence to Engineering Quality & HSE processes across all Engineering.

• Disciplines such as Design Reviews, Engineering Gates, Technical Strategy Meetings (TSM), Early and Constructability Reviews, HIRA, and other Technical Assurance processes during FEED, Tenders and Projects phases.
• Guarantee the compliance to the Quality requirements including Quality Control & Audit (QA/QC) process.
• Build LEAN Culture, eliminating waste in department processes to maximise value and meet Customer expectations.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with at least ten years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration, with at least eight years of relevant industry experience.
• At least five years of supervisory experience in leading multi discipline engineering team, preferably with Subsea Production System (SPS) equipment or Subsea Umbilical, Risers and flowlines (SURF).
• Experience and knowledge of subsea production system equipment design, manufacturing, construction, commissioning and life of field.
• Experience managing new product development, product life cycle management, or project/applications engineering focused teams.
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing, inspection, auditing, calibration, data analysis techniques, and quality cost principles.
• Knowledge and experience with various API, ASME, ISO, NORSOK, ANSI codes and standards.
• Proficient in various productivity enhancement, scheduling, planning, and engineering management software and tools.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, accuracy, attention to details, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish deadlines for the team, manage priorities, and effectively achieve the goals in fast paced environment is critical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is essential to effectively coach, mentor, and develop the team. Ability to foster communication within diverse cultural environments.
• Ability to plan, communicate/present concepts and reports on complex topics with the ability to persuade and influence others as needed.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback/coaching and to respond appropriately.