Engineering Manager

at  John Wood Group

Wood has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager based in UAE with one of our key clients in GCC region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer / Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent with a recognized professional body

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 20 years of experience in oil and gas industry
• Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position
• Typically requires several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation, and health and safety
• Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in the application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function
• Capable of representing business and client-to-business associates in a professional manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization
• Skilled in forecast planning for people resources
• Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication, and management including performance management
• Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework and associated legislation
• Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise
• Expert in Engineering excellence
• Able to carry out audit and incident investigations
• Good Project management skills
• Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution
• Financial and commercial awareness

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