Engineering Lead

We are currently recruiting an Engineering Lead on a permanent basis in Darwin, NT for a Global Oil & Gas Offshore Company who specializes in the construction of FPSO’s.

This role reports to the Technical Maintenance Manager & the main objective of this role will be to provide leadership to the Engineering function, assigning and communicating Engineering task priorities with TMM and Asset Management team and provide oversight of planning, budgeting and cost management. This is a key position and will be offered on a residential basis, based in our clients Darwin office.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the Safety Management System
•  Directly supervise the engineering activities of Engineering staff in Darwin
•  Responsible for the quality of engineering team deliverables
• Custodian of MoC and TQ process. Focal point for Clients engineering team interactions such as technical authority engagements and approvals in TQ and MoC processes
•  Liaison responsibility for Engineering tasks assigned internally
• Contract focal point and work scope coordinator for Engineering Services Contract and associated technical support contracts.
• Responsible for maintenance and ongoing integrity of engineering documentation and associated software tools, including oversight of technical quality of digital twin

Qualifications:

• Relevant Engineering Degree (Process, Mechanical, Instrument/Control, Electrical).
•  Relevant post graduate training relevant to Oil and Gas Operations would be highly regarded

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility, honesty, transparency, and reliability are considered important factors
• Dependable and reliable with a strong focus on engineering process, including establishing and following rules and procedures

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding and experience in Process Safety principles and associated engineering practices(including HAZIDs/HAZOPS and related processes), Safety Cases, Environmental Plans etc
•  Knowledgeable in use/management of processes utilising engineering software tools
• Australian resident, preferably in Northern Territory, or eligible to work in Australia

On Offer:

• Professional challenges, career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• A diverse culture with inclusive and creative teams who lead with integrity.

If interested in this position, please email harry.evans@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.