Head of Topsides Execution

• Directs the delivery of all aspects of Offshore Facilities (i.e. Greenfield WHP and Topsides and decks) design and equipment technical and execution definition, selection, and design, including planning for detailed design, procurement, installation, and testing/commissioning. Ensures technical requirements (e.g. project specifications, data sheets, etc.) developed during FEED fully implemented as per project requirements and effectively collaborates and interfaces with PMT and EPC contractor engineers and operations personnel (as required) to ensure that the Offshore Facilities scope of supply is fully integrated and optimised.

(Duties include but not limited to)

• Provide leadership and expertise to team, while overseeing performance of EPCI contractors, vendors and subcontractors, to ensure alignment of Offshore Facilities needs, objectives, and requirements.

• Ensure Contractor’s Topsides and Sensor Tower Platform (STP) engineering and designs comply with the contract requirements including relevant codes and standards. Provide guidance to ensure contractor compliance with management of change procedures relating to changes in contractor’s design or deviations from company directives.

• Supports NFXP Offshore Topsides & STPs Package Manager in monitoring the contractor’s progress on delivery of the required documents, reviewing relevant data (narrative, charts, graphs, etc.) for monthly progress reporting and developing recovery plans as required to ensure that project costs, schedule and deliverables are met.

• Manage Offshore Facilities engineering design in accordance with the project’s change management program and own the Offshore Facilities engineering schedule and critical milestones (LLI procurement, engineered equipment procurement; ROS dates, etc.); develop and steward recovery plans to address any schedule delays and resolution of EPCI contractor’s engineering claims, if any.

• Responsible for sharing previous lessons learned and capturing lessons learned from the current project, ensuring these are shared within the organisation for future reference.

• Coordinate preparation for the call for tenders in line with Senior Project Management approved contractual strategy, support the preparation, coordination and negotiation of the Topsides & STPs EPCI contracts in accordance with the contract and procurement strategy approved by Senior Project Management.

• Examines contractor activities relating to Offshore Facilities ensuring plans, procedures, objectives and overall job requirements adhere to appropriate Offshore Facilities specifications, standards and design verification processes.

• Champion initiatives with the Contractor to deliver on the project objectives; safety, quality, cost and schedule.

• Reports to NFXP Offshore Topsides & STP Package Manager.
• Direct reports: 3 (Total Headcount 3).

Relationship

Regularly interfaces and collaborates with NFXP Offshore Project Manager Topside & Pipelines, Engineering Manager, Construction & Installation Division Manager, HSE Division Manager, Topside Project Engineering Specialist and Project Engineering Lead. Frequent contact with Operations, Engineering, Marine and other departments within QatarEnergy LNG.

• Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of Offshore Facilities design and equipment, through completing risk based evaluation of complex technical issues, ensuring tenders are technically compliant and consistent with project goals. Maintain effective stewardship of EPCI contract deliverables in accordance with project requirements and Qatargas quality expectations. Supervise the delivery (content and timing) of offshore facilities in accordance with project requirements, while maintaining relationships with stakeholders to ensure overall alignment.

• A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse extensive information, anticipate contractual problems, raising issues in a timely manner to ensure risks a re mitigated anddisputes avoided.
• Retain and demonstrate excellent attention to detail abilities.
• Be a good communicator.
• Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications.
• Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Any qualification, technical, or knowledge requirements may be waived through relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
• Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service.
• Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
• Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
• Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.

• Works in a project environment in which the incumbent strives to achieve best in class Safety, Health, Environmental & Security performance by creating a culture that encourages everyone to perform their best every day on every task
• Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
• Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment.
• Works effectively within established policies and procedures and participates in the further development of these to meet changing needs.
• Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals
• Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.

• Makes decisions and solves problems related to a specific discipline/field.
• Establishes credibility with peers, sub-ordinates and supervisors.
• Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice. Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals.

• Good supervisory skills.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to problem solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation in resolution.
• Manages complex tasks to completion within time constrains of Project, with minimal guidance from more experienced staff.
• Manages the resolution of problems in more demanding and less familiar situations using precedent and own acquired knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.