Wood Group
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Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS LLP) is looking to hire Engineering Manager - Mining (KZ Passport holders) with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry to join our Operations business, based in Atyrau, Almaty, Astana, East and Central Kazakhstan.
Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline mining engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines. Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:
Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
Managing and leading, supporting, and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work
Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
Undertaking the role of process owner
Driving safety by design
Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation
May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
The Engineering Manager leads by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction.
Driving technical assurance
Continuous promotion of corporate / client-specificc procedures
Assist in incident investigations as required
Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery
Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business
Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team
Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and · embedding lessons learned
Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities
Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities
Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team
Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team
Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements
Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract
Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning
Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people
Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects
Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively
Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findings
Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation
Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of work
Reviews technical concepts of major projects. Personally participates in solving difficult technical problems
Resolves conflicts that are complex and manage divergent audience
Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
Resolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novel
Carries responsibility for the resolution of major problems for the engineering segment
Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as required
Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation
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
ISCED Level 6 Bachelor’s (minimum) degree or Level 7 Masters (preferred) in an engineering discipline
Chartered Engineer/Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent with a recognized professional body
Typically requires 10+ years progressive experience in discipline engineering
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
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