Technical Lead - Engineering
NOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
***PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH YOUR CV IN ENGLISH***
As Technical Manager/Technical Lead you will plan, direct, and coordinate the technical activities of a designated project. You work closely together with the Project Management, Team Leaders, Directors and project team to deliver according to contract scope, time and quality. You focus on interfaces and coordinates work of others while taking responsibility for drivers and risks. You may sometimes perform engineering work yourself if the situation requires it and you maintain a flexible approach in order to do what is necessary. You represent the company both externally and internally as a partner of trust.
The role as Technical Manager/Technical Lead is an extension of roles for the experienced engineer demonstrating consistent value creation, proactive attitude and high level of competences.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative:
Technical:
Areas of responsibility are generally divided as follows:
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Strategic
Operating
Personal and Interpersonal
***PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH YOUR CV IN ENGLISH***
As Technical Manager/Technical Lead you will plan, direct, and coordinate the technical activities of a designated project. You work closely together with the Project Management, Team Leaders, Directors and project team to deliver according to contract scope, time and quality. You focus on interfaces and coordinates work of others while taking responsibility for drivers and risks. You may sometimes perform engineering work yourself if the situation requires it and you maintain a flexible approach in order to do what is necessary. You represent the company both externally and internally as a partner of trust.
The role as Technical Manager/Technical Lead is an extension of roles for the experienced engineer demonstrating consistent value creation, proactive attitude and high level of competences.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative:
- Identify milestones and drivers for the project in collaboration with the Project Manager
- Determine and plan necessary activities/resources in collaboration with the Project Manager, Team Leaders and planners
- Effectively communicate with project team, management and with client
- Motivate and involve project team in technical issues, meetings, sub-suppliers etc.
- Coordinate Design Review internal as well as external
- Coordinate steering committee meetings as agreed
- Project Approval of documents for the Project Manager as agreed
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
Technical:
- Serve as the technical point-of-contact for designated projects
- Outline detailed scope of work (including Variation Orders)
- Be aware of contract, client specifications, requirements and qualifications
- Focus on the external/internal interfaces and coordinate/ensure that technical information is obtained and agreed with client according to project schedule
- Ensure coherent and consistent technical solutions across engineering departments
- Identify and manage risk with respect to technical and schedule for engineering, procurement and production
- Answer or coordinate client queries/presentations with team
- Ensure that relevant standards and client specs are applied and met
- Details in areas of responsibility (production, contact to client, cost, etc.) should be agreed between Project Manager and Technical Manager on a case-by-case basis.
- Monitor technical project activities to assure costs and gross margins are met
Areas of responsibility are generally divided as follows:
- Project Manager: Cost and Time (planning and commercial)
- Technical Manager: Quality and Scope (interfaces and delivery)
- Engineering groups: Detailed design, analyses and documentation according to milestones
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- B.Sc. in engineering
- M.Sc. in engineering or similar
- Desirable solid experience working as engineer for some years within the company's technical areas
- Proven experience within oil and gas industry (preferably within the flexible pipe industry)
- Knowledge about flexible pipe design and manufacturing process
- Experience with technical coordination of complex projects towards the end-customer
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Portuguese
- Knowledge and understanding of API 17J, 17B & 17L standards.
Strategic
- Familiarity with products, design methodologies, tests and client requirements
- General understanding of NOV's role, competences, limitations and strategies
- Understanding of Risk & Opportunities
Operating
- Strong and broad technical background
- Acute sense of technical possibilities and the ability to make correct judgments (also in the absence of data)
- Capable of performing some technical work yourself
- Manage drivers, risks and consequences of decisions
- Ability to set and communicate project priorities and target milestones
Personal and Interpersonal
- Ability and willingness to lead and motivate a team by own personality and stamina
- Anticipates obstacles and is prepared with contingency plans
- Builds effective relationships through personal networks inside and outside the organisation
- Communicates effectively, both inside and outside the organisation (presentation skills)
- Ability to get work done through others (directing, delegation, motivation)
- Should handle conflict in a constructive manner keeping composure and constructive attitude
- Comfort around higher management
- Organisational agility (listening, informing, open to diversity, approachability, understanding others, relationships)
JOB SUMMARY
Technical Lead - Engineering
NOV
Rio de Janeiro
14 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Technical Lead - Engineering