Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager role based in Sharjah, UAE.

Responsibilities

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Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager role based in Sharjah, UAE.
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The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world. 
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. 
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region 
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.  
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Objective:

Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines. 

Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:

Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
Managing and leading, supporting, and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work.
Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
Developing and retaining motivated and competent people.
Undertaking the role of process owner.
Driving safety by design
Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation 

May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department. 
The Engineering Manager leads by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Driving technical assurance.

Continuous promotion of corporate / client-specific procedures. 
Assist in incident investigations as required.
Monitors compliance with standards and processes to ensure delivery.
Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business. 
Driving continually focuses on process safety through the engineering team
Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned
Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities
Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities
Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team 

Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team

Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team
Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements 
Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract 
Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning 
Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people

Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities

Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects 
Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project 
Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively. 
Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findings 
Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams 
Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of work
Reviews technical concepts of major projects
Personally, participates in solving difficult technical problems
Resolves conflicts that are complex and manage divergent audience Conduit for a regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments
Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
Resolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novel 
Carries responsibility for the resolution of major problems for the engineering segment 
Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as required 
Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation.

Undertaking the role of process owner

Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical   work performed in the department 
Directs the application of existing principles and the development of new policies and strategies aligned with OU, BU, and corporate objectives
Conduit for a regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business interfaces.
Engage with business / functional community and promote the function including; networking/knowledge sharing
Interactions with Heads of Disciplines, Heads of Engineering to ensure resourcing of competent personnel 

External:

Communicate and cooperate with external stakeholders including industry bodies, academia, vendors, client interface (as appropriate and requested), market intelligence, relevant conferences, and business development. 

Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority

Actions and decisions typically influence the long-term profitability, operating and technical results of the business group or function
Accountable for the operational budget of the engineering function within the operating unit 
Develops annual functional budgets for review and approval by higher levels and prepare period forecast updates
Line management for all personnel within the contract/project Engineering team. 
Management of change (people and process) and organizational change.
Responsible for the development of key talent and leadership team succession planning within the Engineering function
Accountable for delivering against performance KPIs

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? 
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected: 

B.S.  or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
Minimum of 20+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Personal attributes:

Role models company values, behaviours, and ethics, and promotes same in others
Significant persuasion and influencing skills 
Awareness, respect, and the ability to reconcile cultural diversity Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.