Head of Electrical Department (KZ nationals)

Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS LLP) is looking to hire Head of Electrical Department (KZ Passport holders) with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry to join our team, based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

Responsibilities

• leads electrical department;
• contribute to the delivery of Engineering excellence through:
• definition and approval of technical scopes;
• coordination of work scopes with the project manager;
• contributing to business growth;
• providing highly technical expertise;
• technical expert/specialist who develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and services that are carried out by others;
• assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, equipment, and other engineering deliverables;
• specialist who is recognized as a technical expert within the department or division of the company;
• provides professional direction and guidance on complex assignments or projects and guidance to business unit and divisional management;
• solves complex non-recurring problems requiring formulating and testing hypotheses based on limited evidence or precedent; exercises seasoned business judgement in developing innovative business solutions;
• provides consultative direction to other functional areas or groups and across the organization, recognized as an authority in the company;
• exercises technical authority over groups of professional personnel;
• in addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering deliverables, applications and projects;
• provides technical reviews for complex projects within area of expertise;
• involved in providing engineering support to Business Development group and project teams;
• definition and approval of technical scopes;
• establishes scope of work for project or proposal, allocates and directs staff;
• develops and implements procedures, methods, and controls to be used;
• executing assigned scopes of work;
• develops design solutions according to requirements, to deliver products, equipment, materials, etc. of the highest standard;
• directs scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during design phase of projects;
• coordinates activities with other groups and clients;
• continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement;
• participate in or lead incident investigations as required;
• participates in establishing design constraints;
• prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies;
• plans and carries out assigned projects, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative;
• reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems;
• personally helps solve difficult technical problems;
• anticipates potential problems, solves complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise;
• acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve and issues as they see fit and reports immediately;
• leads design reviews;
• tracks and reports on the metrics which indicate their disciplines progress on a project in relation to a plan;
• providing discipline expertise;
• exercises considerable credibility, foresight and judgement in conceiving, planning and delivering initiatives;
• uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders;
• works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes and engineering methods;
• solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions;
• establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of long-range plans and project goals;
• represent discipline on contract / project / service line;
• proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance;
• contributing to business growth;
• contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for LLP;
• represents the company as a thought-leader at conferences and other public events;
• supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports;
• management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities;
• provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced staff, supports the development and retention of motivated and competent people;
• directs work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress;
• may manage a portfolio of small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk;
• supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering;
• provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.

Qualifications

• degree in engineering discipline;
• work experience in the respective position no less than 10 year;
• typically requires extensive experience and accomplishments resulting in recognition as a technical expert in a particular field;
• typically requires supervisory experience and understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety;
• ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials) and inspire and motivate a team;
• ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution and to executive the schedule requirements within a team environment;
• effective communication skills with proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation;
• possesses expert knowledge in more than one specialized field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines in the function;
• extensive knowledge of industry standards and specifications, engineering and construction practices;
• advanced knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation;
• demonstrate current knowledge with industry and technology development within discipline;
• pursue continual professional development, maintaining own skills and knowledge;
• excellent technical writing, communication and presentation skills;
• knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation;
• proficient in scope definition.