Lead Engineer - Asset Integrity

Job Description

Significant experience (10-15 years) working in the on- and offshore oil and gas industry. Demonstrable senior technical experience in Integrity Management, Integrity Engineering Methodology and engineering project management. Demonstratable experience in the selection, application, and utilisation of asset integrity management software (such as NEXUS IC) Suitable engineering/metallurgical degree and education from a recognised Academic institution. Bachelors (minimum) Chartership, Professional Engineer (PE) status or equivalent relevant professional license/registration from a recognized national or industry engineering institution is desirable. Demonstratable CPD record showing examples of technical and consulting development. API Accreditation is favourable. Providing discipline expertise: Responsible for data collection and gathering of information of multiple sources for preparation of integrity studies. Experience using, and strong understanding of codes such as (but not limited to) API580, API581, API579, API510, API653, API571, API510, ASME Section 8, ASME B31.3. Prepare Integrity assessment reports, which may include Fitness for Purpose (FFP) / Recommendations for Repair Reports (RRR) Provide recommendations for repair and methodology configuration to be adopted for repair, time frame for repair etc. Represent asset integrity discipline on contract / project / service line. Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance. Support and provide technical input for life extension studies of aged assets. Develop and implement asset integrity management systems. Executing Assigned Scopes of Work: Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to deliver expectations and seeks to create value to customer at all times. Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints. Evaluates problems, reviews standards and specifications, develops work execution tasks to solve technical consulting challenges for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc. Exercises considerable credibility, foresight and judgement in conceiving, planning and delivering initiatives. Establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of long-range plans and project goals. Check Engineering calculations, reporting deliverables and data analysis tools in accordance with the scope definition and industry codes and standards. Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals. Typically lead, and otherwise participate in site visits, project review meetings, progress meetings and other workshops as required. Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise. Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches. Completes all required tasks in accordance with Wood QMS requirements using the current determined tools and processes. Project Management: Typically manages one or more projects concurrently, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk. Where PM, accountable for project delivery; to meet, or ideally exceed, clients expectations with regards Budget, Schedule and Deliverable Quality. Actively mentors more junior team members in managing risk on projects and the Wood systems, and good practice tools to achieve this. Account Management and Winning Work: Typically lead a number of client relationships, up to Engineering Manager level, and client account management activities. Typically lead, otherwise provide technical input and support to proposals as required. May get involved in commercial strategy such as Contract Negotiation including Terms and Conditions and Schedule of Rates, determining Gross Margin for proposals. Supporting and Supervising Task Delegation to Team: Often supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others. Perform managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals. Contributes to Team Culture: Provide appropriate HSSE&S leadership including compliance with travel, site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements. Provide appropriate Operational Excellence leadership ensuring compliance with quality management standards and tools. Provides positive leadership (CARE, COMMITMENT, COURAGE); listen to others, displays empathy, respects others opinions and beliefs and strives to add to an environment where all team members want to be a part of. Intimately knowledgeable of innovation projects within the local office, wider business unit and regional ALO projects. Ideally contribute ideas to innovation funding requests and may lead delivery on an innovation project. Actively drives workshare collaboration on projects and opportunities. Applies sound technical judgment to develop practical, cost-effective solutions. Evaluates work against established standards, objectives, and specifications. Complies with relevant discipline-specific procedures and provides feedback for continuous improvement. Manages key stakeholders to ensure successful execution and delivery of contracted activities. Organizes, actively participates in, and occasionally leads technical workshops. Frequently works from and represents the company in client offices. Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks.