Offshore Engineering Manager

KBR; Al Ain; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering design and drafting activities for offshore oil and gas projects. This role requires a strong background in engineering management, with a focus on both greenfield and brownfield projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in challenging environments, ensuring timely project execution while adhering to safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team where your expertise can significantly impact project success and drive innovation in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of engineering management experience, preferably offshore.
• Strong knowledge of offshore oil & gas FEED and detailed design projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor engineering progress for timely design and installation.
• Communicate budget constraints and review actual vs. planned progress.
• Organize engineering staff to execute quality design packages aligned with schedule.

Skills

Engineering Management

Offshore Oil & Gas Projects

Leadership Skills

Project Planning

Risk and Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Function

Provides the project focal point for all engineering design and drafting activities on assigned project(s). Also provides the engineering interface for the project construction, controls, HSE, information, procurement/materials, and quality groups.

Relationships

Project Manager

Reports to the Project Director.

Other Project Senior Managers

Coordinates directly with the Project Administration & Finance Manager, Project Construction Manager, Project Controls Manager, Project HSE Manager, Project Information Manager, Project Procurement / Materials Manager, and Project Quality Manager.

Communicates with Discipline Department Managers regarding staffing requirements and the performance of engineers assigned to the project.

Responsibilities

Operations and Activities

Responsible for directing and monitoring progress for the timely engineering definition of components to be designed, purchased, and installed. Provides accurate planning information to project management and project controls to establish a baseline project plan for execution. Supports engineering staff by providing necessary information for design development. Reports progress and analysis to project management, suggesting needs to achieve project goals. Ensures design reviews are performed to meet or exceed requirements. Demonstrates and teaches good management principles to engineering staff. Considers and implements ideas that improve project cost/risk position. Communicates project principles and key objectives to the engineering team.

Organization

Organizes the engineering staff to execute quality and timely design packages aligned with the construction schedule. Provides necessary engineering interface requirements to meet organizational goals. Assigns, directs, and monitors engineering functions to meet project objectives.

Personnel

Ensures qualified engineering personnel are assigned to all necessary functions. Reviews performance of engineering staff. Provides information and training as needed. Offers feedback to Discipline Department Managers regarding personnel performance. Manages timely release of staff as work completes.

Schedule and Budget

Communicates budget constraints to engineering staff. Reviews actual vs. planned progress and productivity. Provides projections for overruns or underruns based on productivity and scope changes. Reviews and approves technical recommendations related to procurement and critical project areas.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 15 years proven experience in engineering management, preferably offshore. Strong knowledge of offshore oil & gas FEED and detailed design projects, with a mix of greenfield and brownfield experience. Fabrication/construction experience is beneficial. Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards is advantageous. Leadership skills in challenging environments, decision-making ability, management and administrative skills, team collaboration, interpersonal skills, risk and change management, project planning, attention to detail, safety awareness.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering and professional registration are required.

Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates