TECHNICAL MANAGER required by our client, an international petrochemical company focused on oil and gas exploration, to be hired on a permanent basis, located in London, UK.
INDUSTRY SECTOR: Oil & Gas
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Detailed review of the technical requirements for all pursuits which includes a scope and specification review and creation of a technical memorandum.
- Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
- Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
- Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
- Leads internal teams/task forces.
- Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
- Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
- Assist in scope definition for major suppliers and subcontracts.
- Work with procurement and subcontract departments in preparation of long lead time items list, approved vendor list etc.
- Ensure appropriate level of engineering is completed for the bid phase to support a proper estimate.
- Review and approve the detailed design requirements of the project including overall engineering deliverables and schedule. Also review engineering proposal to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Oversight of the subcontracted engineering scope and deliverables in compliance with project requirements.
- Develop projects methodologies (planning, progress measurement and execution plan)
- Assist on the development of technical offers
- Front end with clients and handle queries and clarifications for the various engineering disciplines.
- Work closely with the project management team and ensure proper execution of the job within the specified scope.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- At least 15 years of experience in petrochemical, oil & gas and/or power projects offshore.
- Operator experience.
- Strong design and analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience in project execution and risk management.
- Geographical experience from Africa.
- Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
- Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
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