JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS LLP) is looking for Lead Mechanical Engineer - Expression of interest (Expatriate) with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry to join our Operations business on a 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and coordinates the work of engineers of the mechanical department
• Places and appropriately utilizes employees
• Monitors employees' compliance with safety and labour protection, fire safety requirements, operational and labour discipline
• Organizes competence development of site employees
• Developing requirement Work Packs
• Co-ordination and management of site surveys
• Analysing and presenting site survey results
• Review of specifications and drawings produced by the LLP
• Ensure safety in design and HSE requirements
• Undertake checking and approval activities in accordance with company procedures
• Coordinates the maintenance of a high standard of work performed throughout the life cycle of the project
• Coordinate all activities and work as requested by Engineering and Project Managers
• The direction, control, supervision and co-ordination of engineering work to ensure timely and consistent delivery
• Perform project site survey visit for data collection
• Recruitment, Selection, Development and coaching of engineering team
• Expert knowledge of engineering methodologies, software systems and design practices relating to FEED, detail design, commissioning and start up within the offshore and onshore oil & gas industry
• Functionally co-ordinates all Project Mechanical Engineers and designers
• Assists in co-ordination of Study scopes of work
• Establishes competency, appraise, and train Mechanical personnel
• Directs Engineering Delivery Mechanical Engineers (all tasks & targets)
• Co-ordinates the Mechanical contribution within multi-discipline designs
• Ensures compliance with relevant codes standards and practices
• QA upon technical work performed by subordinates within Engineering Delivery
• Responsible to ensure a high standard of delivery is maintained, throughout the life cycle of projects
• Organise and manage kick-off and regular progress meetings with discipline engineers and ensure that any required actions are taken and closed out in a timely manner. Will ensure project reporting is timely and accurate
• Responsible to vendors for implementation of hardware and software modpacks and be responsible for resolution of technical queries from site associated with hardware and application development
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of all projects generated documentation that supports project execution and operation of the production facility
• Manage and monitor project budgets, keeping client informed of progress cost and project issues
• Undertake internal QA checks on discipline activities and deliverables
• Ensure adherence to company /client's policies, procedures and core values
• Provides training, mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and designers working in the group

QUALIFICATIONS

As part of the regional requirements for obtaining work permits, you must hold a relevant Engineering degree qualification. Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is advantageous but not essential.

• At least 15 years of experience in the oil and gas and/or engineering industry
• At least 10 years old in a similar position
• Higher technical education
• Onshore oil & gas related design experience
• Competent in writing reports
• Familiarity with International Design Guidelines and Standards
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists
• Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
• Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
• Excellent analytical, literacy and numerical skills
• Proven experience managing teams of Engineers
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience in client facing roles

What will set you apart will be proven FEED and Greenfields gas processing facility experience working in a similar role. Relevant project experience in Kazakhstan is also advantagous but not essential.

It takes an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds to unlock solutions to tomorrows most critical challenges.

Please note that this is an Expression of Interest, not a live position.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.