Senior Continuous Improvement Advisor x 2

NES Fircroft; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Australia is recruiting two Senior Continuous Improvement Advisors to support a Global Oil & Gas Operator on an initial 12-month contract. This role sits in the central Performance Team, focusing on implementing a new CI framework and embedding CI culture across the organisation, with offshore experience highly regarded.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in business improvement, hands-on delivery of cross-functional programmes, and knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and change

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business, engineering, science or analytics.
• MBA highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma qualifications highly desirable.
• PM qualifications: Agile, PRINCE2 or similar.
• PROSCI Change Management qualification highly desirable.
• Theory of Constraint understanding and application desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support and coach the implementation of our client’s Australia’s new CI framework.
• Support and develop organisational capability in embedding CI culture, methodologies and tools.
• Define, measure and analyse potential improvement projects for optimal changes.
• Maintain and leverage a framework of improvement methodologies and tools.
• Provide excellence in problem solving and initiative framing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Engineering/Science/Process Improvement/Analytics/Project Management

MBA

Lean Six Sigma qualifications

Project Management - Agile/PRINCE2

PROSCI Change Management qualification

Theory of Constraint understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting 2 x Senior Continuous Improvement Advisors to support a Global Oil & Gas Operator on an initial 12-month contract.

Our client are looking for experienced in Continuous Improvement advisors who have led and implemented improvement initiatives.

Roster:

2/2 roster

Point of mob:

Perth, WA

LNG Facility Position

• CI experience in LNG, processing plants or complex industrial facilities advantageous.
• Understanding of plant operational performance improvement.

Offshore Position

• Offshore operational experience highly regarded.
• Relevant BOSIET, CA-EBS, MSIC and offshore medical certifications/clearances are required.

Skills and experience

• 8+ years industry experience with significant demonstration of involvement with business improvement initiatives
• Experience in the support of and leading delivery of cross functional improvement programs / projects.
• Experience and knowledge of business improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) desirable.
• Experience in working in complex cross-functional environments.
• Experience in the development and implementation of business processes improvement.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and manage tangible financial gains from previous improvement projects.
• Previous Frontline Oil and Gas experience desirable and or other resource-based industry experience.
• Experience with Change management execution using PROSCI or equivalent methodologies/qualifications at the strategic business level.

Responsibilities

• Working in the central Performance Team under Continuous Improvement (CI), the CI Senior Advisor will:
• Develop, support and coach the implementation of our clients Australia’s new CI framework.
• Support and develop the organisation capability in embedding its CI culture, methodologies, and tools.
• Support the definition, measure and analysis of potential improvement projects that provide the optimal opportunity for the organisation to deliver and embed the changes required.
• Maintain and leverage a framework of improvement methodologies, processes and tools that will facilitate the reliable and predictable achievement of company objectives.
• Provide a level of excellence in problem solving and initiative framing, so that the organisation addresses the core issue every time.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Science, Process Improvement, Analytics, Project Management).
• MBA highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma qualifications highly desirable.
• Project Management - Agile, PRINCE 2 or other Project Management qualifications highly desirable.
• Change Management - PROSCI or equivalent highly desirable.
• Theory of Constraint understanding and examples of application highly desirable.

Personal qualities

• Stakeholder management and communication skills, easily engaging with others and building relationships.
• Capable in identifying, prioritising, planning, and managing multiple activities.
• Ability to understand the complex but communicate it simply.
• Flexible open mindset.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, especially negotiating.
• Experience analysing complex problems to identify root causes.
• Creative and innovative problem solving.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and mentoring ability.
• Positive mindset with a natural ability to draw the best out of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines, both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proven leader, assisting managers and above to consider the medium- and long-term impacts of short-term solutions.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite products.

Full AU working rights are required to be considered

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.