Head of Engineering-Major Power Projects

## Head of Engineering-Major Power Projects Houston, United States Come join us at SLB New Energy and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

We launched SLB New Energy in 2020 to apply our domain expertise in areas adjacent to our existing activities and leverage our global footprint and execution platform to realize new energy and transition opportunities ng partnership models and our experience in technology industrialization, we are expanding into energy verticals beyond oil and gas. The diverse New Energy portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, energy storage, geothermal power, geoenergy for heating and cooling, sustainable battery-grade lithium, and hydrogen as an energy carrier.

SLB New Energy is seeking a highly driven and motivated Head of Engineering to be part of our team. This position is focused on building and managing the engineering function for power plant design and integrating the SLB New Energy solutions portfolio.

The Head of Engineering is responsible for the engineering packages during all phases of the projects: feasibility, tender, design verification & optimization, project execution, handover to client and aftermarket services etc. They work closely with the different project teams and technology teams to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality engineering design packages within time and budget.
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

*** Build, lead and manage the Data Solution engineering team directly and manage interface between the different individual project lines, responsible for delivering engineering for proposals and projects and support to operations within time, quality and budget.
* Develop and ensure consistent and effective implementation of engineering standards and processes.
* Increase engineering efficiency and implement cost leadership with the adoption of new tools, systems and increased work-sharing with all other product lines.
* Develop and encourage engineering progression and upskilling through the SLB programs.
* Assign engineering resources to proposals, projects and operations support when required.
* Provide input as required to proposals with engineering execution plans and win strategies.
* Approve engineering execution plans and engineering histograms.
* Monitor and assess engineering performance, quality, and provide feedback for improvement.
* Define document control processes; monitor and guarantee their implementation.
* Engage with the global SLB engineering network.
* Participate in customer meetings as required by Sales to discuss engineering execution.
* Coach and develop engineers and engineering managers.
* Promote knowledge shared through lessons learn, InTouch and other SLB programs.
* Provide technical advice and support to the engineering team, and other functions as required.
* Assess team skills/competencies and create individual development plans.
* Monitor resource loading and develop action plans for staffing as required.
* Participate in the recruitment process and undertake interviews as required.
* Review and update practices, procedures and forms required for engineering execution.
* Undertake audits and gate reviews on proposals and projects.
* Support supply-chain with technical audits and development of sub-suppliers and fabricators.
* Rollout out new engineering processes and software.
* Define and update

Job Description s for Project Engineering Managers / Project Engineers, Engineers, Designers and Drafters.
* Develop relations with third party engineering companies.

** Qualifications and

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering – further education is preferred. PE designation is an asset.
* Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in major EPC project engineering management related to power plants, ideally within the gas to power and thermal power plants.
* Previous experience building engineering team and staffing the engineering department from the ground up.
* Previous experience managing multiple EPC projects engineering design packages in accordance with engineering standards and practices.
* Experience leading the engineering function during all phases of the…