Engineering Team Lead - Installation & Construction

Job Purpose

Leads a team within one of the Installation & Construction discipline. 

Job Description

• Provides oversight and management of a team of engineers 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 and Installation processes is relied upon heavily; and is essential for being successful in the role.

• Manages a team of up to 25 direct reports, comprising of engineering professionals of various experience and skill sets

• 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:
  o    Overall delivery of technical deliverables of the group
  o    Leadership of technical issue resolution
  o    Productive utilization and absorption of engineering resources
  o    Prioritization and planning of engineering activities and deliverables
  o    Technical talent management, engineering development
  •    Process Owner for the following:
  o    Product/discipline engineering scope
  •        Accountable for engineering resource development, management and retention. This includes:
  o    Provides inputs for engineering headcount forecast, based on project demand
  o    Sets pertinent objectives for direct reports that support the overall strategy and direction.
  o    Setup and maintains a strong engineering organization structure and team culture.
  o    Manages completion of annual PDD and LDR processes, and maintains documentation on succession plans and future potential.
  o    Develops career plans for resources, along with relevant training and development plans.
  •        Accountable for driving continuous improvement of execution processes in engineering team, in alignment with overall business processes and objectives. This includes:
  o    Monitors KPIs to continuously monitor and communicate engineering performance.
  o    Leads teams to identify and tackle root causes to prevent reoccurrences of engineering challenges and issues.
  o    Implements and maintains engineering processes based on Lean Engineering Philosophy with the aim to increase efficiency and productivity.
  o    Ensures lesson learnt and best practices are captured, shared and implemented across projects and engineering disciplines.
  •        Motivates and empowers engineering resources to perform at consistently high levels, removes barriers, and holds them accountable for work output.
  •    Builds the environment to foster collaboration and team work

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with at least eight years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration, with at least six years of relevant industry experience.
  •        At least three years of supervisory experience in leading multi discipline engineering team, preferably in Subsea Production System (SPS) equipment or in Installation and Construction of subsea products.
  •        Experience and knowledge of subsea production system equipment design, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, life of field and Installation & Construction of Subsea products.
  •        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.