Job Description

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking an Engineering Manager with mechanical background to work for a refinery in Rotterdam.

Reports to:  Maintenance Manager and cooperates daily with the project managers in a matrix organisation.
Language:  Fluent in English and Dutch (both verbally and in writing)

Main responsibilities:

• All projects are at the start of the FEED phase. Site preparations have started. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the engineering department supporting projects and maintenance which encompasses:
• Managing the human resources needed to fulfil the objectives of the Engineering function.
• Administering the functions of engineering for Turn Arounds, Brownfield and Green Field Projects ensuring engineering consistency of approach and integration between the projects and maintenance activities.
• Setting the knowledge and skill standards for the engineering department to deliver effectively engineering services to the project teams.
• Advising and coaching employees on a daily basis.
• Improving the overall effectiveness of the engineering disciplines through training, coaching, mentoring and exposure.
• The development of a Proficiency Scale to provide a consistent framework that enables relevant discussion about developmental needs against a specific competency.
• The development of a succession planning for the engineering department together with the HR department.
• The development of a strategy to optimize the balance between continuity of experience and knowledge and the need for the variable workforce.
• Keeping standards and procedures up to date.
• Exploring opportunities to make the function’s processes more efficient.
• He / she will manage the engineering department and stays in close contact with the project managers during the feasibility phase, FEED, the detailed engineering, the construction, the commissioning and start-up phase of projects.

 
Qualifications:

• 15-20 years engineering and Brownfield/Greenfield/Turn Around work experience.
• Has relevant working experience with up- and/or downstream oil and gas companies.
• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Manage and support project teams in a matrix organization.
• Manage and support engineering and construction contractors
• Pro-active, good people management, communication and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge about how to implement procedures and best practices.
• Good planning skills.
• Good negotiation skills.

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Working Options:   Full time – at the refinery.
Starting Date: as soon as possible
Anticipated assignment  length: Until mid-2028.

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