Engineering Manager - Offshore

Job Purpose

The Engineering Manager will oversee and coordinate the development and implementation of FEED /EPC design and detailed engineering of the project. Coordinate the development and implementation of feasibility and techno‑economic studies and in‑house multi‑disciplined engineering projects, relating to both new facilities and modifications to existing plant and systems. Generally, handles several projects and studies at a time, with full responsibility for delivering on time.

Controls project plans and budgets; ensures that effective supervision and project administration is carried out; provides information to management on project progress.

• Technical Integrity:
  Ensures the engineering team is verifying & achieving technical integrity of project deliverables in compliance with:
  • Legislation and Regulatory Commitments
  • International Codes and Standards as listed in project documentation
  • Basis of Design
  • Contracts, annexures
• Technical Audits:
  Engage engineering team &/or carry out technical audits (discipline specific) to verify & ensure compliance with specifications & industry best practices.
• Technical/Design Reviews:
  Coordinate & align all project design reviews with the counterpart, identify/assign attendees from the engineering team, verify compliance with approved procedures/terms of reference, and coordinate with other package engineering managers for involvement in reviews requiring input from their package teams.
• Review & approval:
  Review & approval of critical multidiscipline engineering documents, such as Basis of Design, engineering execution plan, philosophies, procedures & specifications. Final approval of Engineering Technical Queries (post discipline processing) & request for information issued by the contractor.
• Monitors contractor’s overall compliance & engineering quality, provides necessary feedback for observations, deviations & areas of improvement (preventive/corrective actions) in the project quality system.
• Provide input to project lesson‑learn register.

• Competency management:
  Monitor engineering team competencies, provide feedback on deficiencies, identify areas of improvement, apply mentoring & coaching as needed, and communicate & screen substitutes if required.
• Productivity management:
  Monitor engineering team productivity, provide feedback on deficiencies, define productivity targets, agree on recovery plans, apply mentoring & coaching as needed, and communicate & screen substitutes if required.
• KPI setting:
  Identify & monitor a set of KPIs for the function that are aligned with project/function KPIs and are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time‑bound.
• Performance assessment:
  Conduct regular performance assessments with team members based on individual KPIs and overall function performance, feed back outcomes, and identify areas of improvement.

• Assess resource loading based on project progress/forecast reports and request additional resources as required to support delivery.
• Manage/approve engineering team leaves and ensure leaves are cascaded to the overall project leave planner; ensure handovers and deputations during planned leaves.
• Manage/approve engineering team time writing & timesheets.
• Process employees’ requests/requirements for the assignment per project procedures.
• Address conflicts & disputes within the team and align a resolution as needed.

• Approve all engineering concession requests issued within the contract (post discipline verification) prior to project management approval; ensure final approval from ADNOC Technical Authority.
• Monitor & ensure that engineering design change management is carried out for all project engineering changes with proper multidiscipline impact assessment and that the same is registered & controlled.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is a must.
• Must be fluent in English (written & spoken).

• Minimum 20+ years in the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in a similar role in a mega oil & gas offshore upstream project.
• Experience handling pipeline projects during Pre‑FEED, FEED and EPC phases.
• Minimum 5+ years of GCC project experience; ADNOC project experience preferred.
• Offshore project experience required.
• Sound knowledge of industry governing codes & standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.