Engineering Director

Functionally reports to

• VP Engineering

Operationally reports to

• Senior Engineering Director

Supervises

• Engineering Managers
• Technical Authority
• Principal / Lead / Senior Engineers

Working relationship

Internally communicate

• Externally communicate
• Operating Environment
• Office-based
• May require site visits

Job Purpose

• Jobs at this level are engaged in the management, planning and coordination of materials procurement for major, minor projects as well non project material (capital & others); and will usually involve managing, leading, monitoring subordinates engaged in specific aspects of the procurement process to ensure timely actions meeting critical execution of project / companys material schedule
• Jobs at this level are responsible for the management, leading, directing, monitoring of procurement activities in terms of resources allocation, meeting material procurement objectives on time, planning, quality, cost effectiveness in an efficient manner beside process enhancements. They will cover projects (minor & major), capital & other procurement activities at the same time
• Jobs at this level are responsible for creating an atmosphere conducive to achieving effective Management of several disciplines within the Technical/ Projects Engineering Sections of the Engineering Department by providing guidance on all design, engineering and technical matters, monitoring projects progress and ensuring compliance with established programmes, procedures and technical accuracy of engineering deliverables

Principal Accountabilities

• Act as the functional head of the Engineering section, overseeing commercial and technical performance
• Develop and seek approval for annual manpower and resources budgets, ensuring activities are adequately supported and within approved levels
• Coordinate tender inputs and approve manpower estimates developed by Engineering Managers and Technical Authorities (TAs)
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, highlighting key features, addressing concerns, and resolving queries effectively
• Provide specialized technical expertise to troubleshoot complex engineering issues during project execution, particularly in the energy sector
• Investigate opportunities for enhancing engineering functions through new or improved methods of electronic automation, ensuring compatibility with existing systems
• Recruit, motivate, and develop staff to maintain a high-caliber team
• Implement succession planning and oversee staff appraisals to foster continuous improvement
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project and tender requirements
• Evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee vendor performance
• Prepare materials estimates for project bids, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
• Conduct staff training programs to enhance skills and knowledge within the team
• Resolve operational problems promptly and coordinate resource requirements effectively
• Enhance proposal efficiency and effectiveness to secure competitive advantages
• Establish and enforce service standards to maintain quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards throughout engineering activities
• Manage budgetary controls and approve payments in accordance with delegated authority level
• Exercise delegated authority responsibly in approving and releasing payments

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering in a related discipline, or equivalent

Relevant Experience

Minimum 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas Industry, of which at least 09 years in managerial roles

Competencies

Behavioural

Resilience:

• Approaches potentially stressful situations in a calm and composed manner
• Maintains high performance of self and others under stressful or crisis situations
• Shows positive emotions and optimism during times of stress and strain, keeping the morale of the team high
• Uses setbacks and difficulties as learning opportunities for self and team
• Effectively supports others during times of crisis or strain

Problem Solving

• Is persistent in his/her analysis of issues and problems to find solutions that best serve
• Develops effective solutions under time pressure
• Accurately predicts potential problems, and makes contingency plans with consideration of potential alternatives
• Strives for continuous improvement in existing problem solving and decision-making standards and methods
• Makes decisions and takes action, responding effectively and in a timely manner to uncommon or unforeseen issues and problems
• Understands and accounts for the likely consequences of decisions upon the organization, and accounts for the impact of external factors on proposed solutions

Planning & Organizing:

• Generates accurate budgets based on some analysis, future plans and tracks progress
• Develops cross- departments working practices and procedures that foster commitment and collaboration to improving outputs and benefits to the business
• Uses checks and mechanisms to ensure adherence to processes in the team/ department:
• Takes actions to correct deviations from processes
• Adjusts management of resources and people to efficiently and effectively respond to unplanned crises and opportunities
• Uses multiple planning and organization techniques and processes to manage time, objectives, resources and priorities effectively

Collaboration

• Understands data and information sharing protocols and effectively decides when and what the best way to share information is
• Actively includes individuals from diverse backgrounds in team activities and reinforces their contributions
• Encourages, values and acknowledges the input of other team members
• Speaks positively of others and uses own power and authority in a fair manner
• Fosters collaboration within and outside own team and addresses conflicts or issues in a positive and proactive manner

Communication

• Identifies the longer-term communication and cross-cultural skill requirements of individuals and develops appropriate initiatives to address them
• Takes specific actions to ensure the successful implementation of these initiative(s) and documents improvements via surveys and other data collection
• Foresees the impact of effective communication, whether internal or external, on building effective work relationships; recommends the development of skills and competencies and builds confidence among staff to cope with them
• Identifies and anticipates potential cultural concerns from key stakeholders and uses multiple strategies and methods to address them

Leadership

Innovation:

• Consistently generates and employs original ideas for self and others when tackling both simple and complex problems
• Uses analysis and cross-pollination of information from one situation to another to creatively solve complex problems
• Is seen as a motivator and a role model for others in the organization, in generating new ideas in brainstorming sessions
• Develops solutions that are cutting edge and new to the industry
• Conceives unique high impact creative solutions, products, and services
• Fosters autonomy and independence to create a culture of innovation and experimentation

Talent development

• Plans work for self and team and ensures timely completion by arranging for the right resources and delegating responsibilities
• Rewards and recognizes superior performance within the team
• Provides feedback on performance on an ongoing basis and guides the members of the team. Identifies high potential employees and empowers them suitably
• Gauges the morale of others and deals early with issues that may hinder engagement in the team
• Analyses people capability requirements and gaps from a business perspective and ensures development for self and team
• Coaches and mentors employees within the team and provides continuous feedback and support

Business & Industry Insights:

• Articulates long-term threats to the business portfolio and formulates options to combat them (long-term threats, substitute products, and integration) understands the factors underlining NPCCs overall strategy; integrates the strategies of competitors and/or partners and their past, current and future market position
• Conveys in a reliable and rigorous way NPCC's guidelines and business issues as well as its competitive positioning
• Demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of future medium-term trends in the industry
• Derives conclusions and directions from own knowledge of the market/industry that influence the future orientation of the company
• Looks beyond the current market and considers the future state of the market while making decisions

Commitment

• Develops the departments long-term strategic goals and objectives
• Uses knowledge of Company business model, and challenges current assumptions and conventional thinking, to develop new strategies for the business unit/function
• Evaluates the strengths and priorities of annual goals and beyond and presents a compelling business case for improvements/investments
• Combines all data from inside and outside the organization when considering opportunities; foresees different scenarios when making strategic decisions, often working with complex models (Lean/Sigma) departmental strategies clearly and effectively to the wider organization

Technical

• Has a detailed understanding of how the competence element is practiced within complex tasks/projects and can critically evaluate and optimize as required
• Evaluate factual and advanced conceptual Knowledge within a field of work, involving critical understanding of theories and principles Select and apply an advanced range of cognitive and technical skills, demonstrating mastery and innovation, to devise solutions to solve complex and unpredictable problems in a specialized field of work Manage and drive complex work activities

Other

• Well-developed Planning & organizing skill
• Highly motivated
• Leadership and Influencing skills
• In-depth knowledge of Engineering disciplines in Oil & Gas industry
• Knowledge of Engineering software & systems
• Excellent Written and spoken English
• Excellent technical knowledge and Decision making skills

Excellent Communication & Presentation skills