Interface Manager

Wood PLC; Al Bihouth; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking experienced professionals to manage and deliver significant Brownfield oil & gas projects. This role entails comprehensive interface management, ensuring safety and efficiency across multiple offshore platforms. Candidates should possess extensive experience and relevant engineering qualifications. Join us to be part of an exciting journey in the EPCM Contracting Model.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in major Brownfield oil & gas offshore projects.
• Preferred PMP, APM or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive Interface Management Plans.
• Ensure safe delivery of a portfolio of Brownfield projects.
• Engagement with stakeholders to manage project interfaces effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description for Internal Candidates


Within Wood Abu Dhabi, we are actively expanding our project delivery portfolio to include Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Contracts.

As part of this growth, we are looking for personnel to join our team, either from internal Wood employees or the external market.

The type of personnel we are looking for is broad ranging including:

• Ambitious people that want to grow their career within this exciting contract execution model, where they will gain experience across the full project lifecycle from Detailed Engineering, through Procurement & Fabrication and into the Offshore Execution, covering Construction, Commissioning, Start -up and Handover to Operations.
• Experienced personnel with a background in PMC, EPC or EPCM projects, that can take on senior positions within the organisation and use their experience to steer the team to deliver outstanding performance across a portfolio of projects for Major Operators.

Projects within the EPCM model are wide and varied covering both onshore and offshore Brownfield Assets; typical examples include:

• Onshore Pipeline Controls System Upgrades
• Offshore Aset enhancement projects covering multiple system and equipment on large platforms, Wellhead Towers and Islands

We are committed to delivering the EPCM Model and as such require the right people to be part of our Wood Abu Dhabi Team as part of this exciting journey.

Please note, this is not a speculative reach out for CVs for bid purposes, the EPCM Delivery is part of our longer-term plans and as such we are committed to investing for the future. We are actively recruiting and look forward to engaging with you soon.

Job Objective:

The safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of Brownfield Safety Critical Projects on multiple offshore platforms; including large production complexes (multiple platforms bridge linked) and remote Wellhead Towers, located offshore within the UAE under an EPCM contracting model.

Typical projects include Fire & Gas System Upgrades, Power Upgrades, Control System Upgrades, Flare System Upgrades and Platform Structural Modifications.

Identification and management of all interfaces both internally within Wood and externally with client organisation, construction contractor and other projects.

Produce and manage Interface Management Plan covering all interfaces for the portfolio of projects throughout all phases of the project(s) lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Completions and Commissioning.

Provide certainty and confidence to the client and Wood project sponsor that the contract is being delivered safely with a strong focus on optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule adherence and stakeholder management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution

• Develop comprehensive Interface Management Plan which addresses contract management level interfaces, project portfolio level interfaces and individual project interfaces.
• Interface Management Plan(s) shall cover all internal Wood interfaces covering Design, Procurement, Construction Planning, Construction Execution (management of construction contractor), Mechanical Completions, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Handover to Operations as well as interfaces with other projects outside of the contract scope.
• Establish strong working relationships with all Stakeholders to understand their issues / concerns and requirements, incorporate into the Project Execution Plan and Interface Management Plan.
• Participate in key project sessions, including Kick-off Meetings, Design Review, HAZOPS's, Constructability Review, HSEIA Studies, Constructability Reviews, Construction Method Statements, SIMOP's, Commissioning Preparation, Handover Planning to ensure all interfaces are identified and managed efficiently.
• Engagement with Client Operations team to identify shutdown windows which can be used to effect system tie-ins to reduce production down time.
• Participate in development of project master program, including establishment of milestones and phasing to ensure all interfaces are identified, captured and interface actions implemented.
• Conducts Regular Interface Management Meeting with all Key Stakeholders and provides feedback to Project Director, Project Manager(s) and Client.
• Support delivery of engineering excellence through coordinating and delivering the engineering for projects in line with schedule and in accordance with applicable procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Ensures accurate and timely delivery of work and resolves minor delays and changes to the satisfaction of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Challenge preferential requirements during the design and execution phase and work with Project Manager(s) to resolve conflict.
• Identify Key Risk areas early within the project and facilitate meetings with required stakeholders to ensure alignment and plans are put in place to drive resolution to avoid conflict and delays during execution.
• Provide leadership and management to ensure safe, cost effective and timely resolution of all interfaces.
• Enforces the use of Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Drives ongoing focus on risk identification and mitigation during project execution.
• Participates in the set-up of information management systems / applications as applicable to suit various life phases of projects and manage information management within the project team.

Leadership

• Guides and supports project team including external specialists and construction contractors, working in multiple offices and sites.
• Is an advocate and role model for ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas offshore projects.

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