Interface Manager at NES Global Talent

Core Responsabilites

In general, manage the interfaces internal and external to the FPSO package. In conjunction with FPSO Internal Interfaces Engineer and other FPSO team Leaders, lead the FPSO interfaces management efforts to ensure that the team meets its obligations at all project boundary conditions.

Establish effective communication platform and promote discussions/ dialogue among project team members in Lagos, Korea and Melbourne on one part and among all the effective FPSO project worksites globally to ensure prompt sharing of vital project information and regular updating on major developments.

Coordinate the interfaces and ensure an effective flow of information at the boundary of the FPSO package, internal to the Company project team organization (i.e. SPS, UFR, OLT packages and ICSS and LLIs contracts)

Manage the interfaces and ensure an effective flow of information at the boundary of the FPSO package, dealing with entities external to the Company project team organization (i.e. contractors and vendors, classification society and certification bodies).

As much as possible, promote a ‘no change’ policy at interfaces in order to preserve CFT, contractual FPSO scope of work and Project Schedule.

In case of unavoidable changes ensure that complete resolution of such changes is managed across FPSO package and monitoring necessary updates in interfacing packages.

Propose mitigation means / solutions for interface issues resolution in coordination with Interface Leaders, Engineering Managers and Package Managers.

Promote and stimulate effective communication among the parties involved. Organize regular feedbacks, reporting and updates about key FPSO interfaces matters to all FPSO team leaders.

Assure technical cooperation in the team and with contractors in order to minimize technical and economical risks due to interfaces, liaising with all packages interface leaders and as need be with Engineering managers in order to assure the alignment and consistency of technical interfaces.

Managing interface meetings, as necessary, with the different contractors in order to agree interfaces qualification / clarification addressing all qualification to reduce technical and economical risks, negotiating the best resolution of interface discrepancy

Keep abreast of other projects feedback, experience, know-how implementing best practices where applicable and relevant to the project phase

Promote effective interface management through the introduction of new tools (as necessary) to assure technical interfaces integrity and traceability of agreements/changes.

Develop any required register and / or ensure adequate use of interface managing tools such as eRoom.

Ensure that interfaces are executed and completed in accordance with project objectives, ensure that interfaces are formally closed and approved by all parties before the design is frozen. Monitor, update and record revision and status of interfaces, assuring interface status reports (including progress status, identification of any areas of concern and main highlights)

Be responsible and work with the rest of FPSO team to ensure overall technical integrity of all agreed FPSO interface actions/ deliverables.

Manage and coordinate the data flow across the mentioned project package/contractor interfaces to ensure coherence with design basis and data set, overall design consistency and integrity, compliance with the project schedule.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:-

Graduated with a MSc in engineering that relates to industry at large and preferably to Petroleum industry activities (such as Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering) with a sound oil & gas multi-discipline technical background in deep offshore production facilities engineering & construction, complemented by general knowledge/experience concerning the integration of subsea system surface equipment (risers, umbilicals, subsea control systems, hydraulic systems, etc) with the surface production facilities. A good understanding of overall and detail planning management is essential.

Professional Experience (number of years): 5 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in Oil and Gas Production Projects, with some participation in FPSO project.

Language: Fluent English.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the world's leading Oil and Gas operators who are driving forward increasingly specialised and innovative solutions. The successful applicant will receive a competitive NET day rate, business class flights, accommodation, medical insurance and in country support.

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