Head of Engineering (Brownfield)

We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering (Brownfield) to lead and oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities for Brownfield modifications, upgrades, tie-ins and integration with existing offshore facilities.
The successful candidate will provide engineering leadership and technical assurance throughout all project phases, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements and operational constraints.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Brownfield engineering activities for offshore modifications, upgrades and tie-in projects.
• Provide engineering leadership and technical assurance to ensure compliance with project specifications, company requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Manage engineering interfaces between existing facilities and new project developments.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, Installation and Commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee site surveys, field verification and engineering studies to establish existing facility conditions.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery of engineering activities.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues, engineering queries, deviations and design changes.
• Monitor engineering progress, project risks and interfaces to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
• Ensure constructability, SIMOPS, shutdown requirements, tie-in planning and operational constraints are adequately addressed.
• Promote engineering best practices, lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical or a related discipline).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering roles and major project execution.
• At least 6 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, including acting roles or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• Extensive experience in multidisciplinary Brownfield engineering and modifications to existing offshore Oil & Gas facilities.
• Proven experience managing engineering interfaces between existing facilities and new project scopes.
• Strong knowledge of offshore engineering standards, specifications, codes and safety requirements.
• Experience in site surveys, field verification, constructability, SIMOPS, shutdowns, tie-ins and system integration.
• Experience in risk assessment and technical decision-making.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong technical competency in at least one engineering discipline, with broad multidisciplinary engineering knowledge.
• Excellent communication, coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SP3D and Navisworks.
• Experience with project management systems.

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