Engineering Manager

Brunel is currently searching for an Engineering Manager for a long-term contract opportunity on a 4x1 rotation in New Orleans, LA.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide engineering management in the planning, design and execution of capital projects. You would be responsible for the design scope, engineering schedule and budget. In addition, you will manage the planning, resourcing and scheduling of all engineering related activities and provide leadership and integrates the engineering disciplines into one team. Responsible to deliver all engineering deliverables to achieve the project objectives (scope and quality) within the specified timeframe and budget.
Duties:* Ensures input to scope definition for the appropriate Stage Gate are firm and meet company requirements before commencing work.
* Approve the Engineering Execution Plans (EEP) and contribute to the Project Execution Plans (PEP). Ensure scope of work is developed and effective change management system is in place to manage scope changes.* Review the engineering budgets to meet the scope and execution plan for the project. Review the Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) for all deliverable and time-based functions.
* Review the engineering schedule and overall project schedule to ensure it meets project requirements and guides overall project scheduled development. Review the engineering manpower plan to meet the engineering schedule.* Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and other Corporate functional groups early in the design effort to obtain their input and conduct any necessary reviews.
* Regularly review and appraise the structure of engineering project team in terms of its ability to meet short and long-term objectives and recommend appropriate changes. Ensure that Engineering Systems and 3D intelligent design environment is properly setup and being used. Direct and review the engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory and meets company objectives. Raise safety awareness and ensure the corporate design for safely principles are applied to the project.* Ensure engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs are carried out and all identified issues are addressed. Arrange and facilitate design reviews, key engineering review milestones and participate as required in engineering, management and construction reviews. Coordinate quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities. Recommend and execute corrective actions as required.
* Identify and/or develop options for value optimization through application of best practices, considering synergies across the full project scope and all project disciplines. Provide discipline engineering and project engineers with guidance on scope, design criteria, tenders, safety as well as environmental and legal documents as required.* Ensure compliance with company technical standards throughout project development and execution phases. Contribute to the development of an integrated engineering management methodology across all studies and execution projects, including commissioning and start up.
* Ensures the flow of valuable and analyzed information and reporting to the Corporate Management Team as it relates to Contracts management plans, status and results.* Develop and maintain Project Engineering Management framework to facilitate world class delivery of capital projects.
Scope:
* Works on large-scale project or oversee multiple projects with complex contractual related issues and implements solutions mostly through the analysis of the situation and determination of strategy and delegation to others in the project team.* Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues. It also requires direct interaction with contractors' representative and other external agents.
* Works under limited supervision and has significant latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact a group or functional area within the company.* Prepares budget for review by others by pulling all components together and making recommendations.
* Manages other managers, supervisors and mid-level professional individual contributors.
Requirements:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline AND 10 years' experience in engineering field, OR
* Master's degree in Engineering discipline AND 8 years of experience in engineering field.* Experience managing design engineering teams working on large scale projects for the mining industry.
* Experience leading teams of engineers both as the owner as well as on the EPC side.* An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies.
* General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines.* Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
* Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls and understanding of multi-discipline interdependencies.* Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies.
* Knowledge of progress assessment and measurement and engineering control strategies.* An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels.
* Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project.* A high degree of understanding of how engineering interacts with procurement and contracting, construction and commissioning disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise, and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice.* Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.


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