Engineering Manager - Global Oil & Gas Offshore Company

We are currently have an exclusive opportunity for an Engineering Manager on a permanent basis to join a Global Oil & Gas Offshore Company who specializes in the construction of FPSO’s.

• This position is an integral member of the Onshore support organization and will be required to effectively communicate with team members to facilitate safe and efficient operations.

Position objective:

• The main objective of this role is to manage engineering throughout the life cycle of the Asset whilst in operations.
• Contribute as member of Operations Management Team to overall HSE performance of assigned facility. Specifically lead Technical / Process Safety elements of facility operations.

• Overall responsible for the quality and timing of the engineering/technical deliverables for assigned Asset.
• Responsible for liaising with responsible Corporate and Fleet departments to ensure ongoing technical support and, resource assignment is obtained to maintain the assets integrity.
• Responsible for managing the life cycle design and engineering aspects of the asset on behalf of the Company from Project Handover to Operations.
• Responsible for technical oversight of major modifications to facilities consistent with facility design basis, where necessary, Client engineering standards and Management of Change processes.
• Responsible for managing assigned programs of work within an agreed budget and schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing ongoing integrity of design documentation and associated software tools for the assigned facilities. Ensure documents and data comply with contract requirements, specifications, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Company procedures,
• Lead the Asset engineering team, including staff as well as third parties (subcontractors),including planning, resourcing, ensuring clarity and alignment for all team members.
• Act as a mentor and resource for engineering team, new employees, less experienced colleagues and consultants.
• Responsible for establishing and ongoing management of assigned Contracts including an Engineering Service Contracts
• Support Asset Manager and Technical Maintenance Manager with activities as required including daily trouble shotting, administration, reporting, life cycle cost and schedule control, invoicing, risk management, etc.

Qualification requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Engineering discipline

Experience:

• Ideally 15 years of experience within the offshore industry, including previous experience as (deputy or area) Engineering Manager for at least one substantial and successful (safe, on budget & schedule, high uptime) offshore operational asset either for an Oil & Gas operator, an offshore operations contractor or an offshore EPC contractor.
• Experience within Australia Energy Sector or other equivalent highly regulated environments is desirable.
• Any previous FPSO experience will be greatly valued
•  Knowledge & technical skills:

• Good understanding of major contracts
• Good knowledge of engineering management processes and systems
• Good understanding of Safety Case process and associated regulator interfaces
• Excellent understanding and experience with high hazard facility design
• Good understanding ships and / or FPSOs
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

• Candidates must have Full Australian working rights
• Willingness to reside in Darwin, Australia from 2025
• Location: Singapore & Darwin

If you are interested in this position, please email your CV and cover letter to ***********@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.