Technical Professional Leader - Piping at Wood Group PSN

Brief Posting Description
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Professional Leader - Piping located at our office in Lagos, Nigeria. The role is based  in country on a rotational basis of  6 weeks on / 2 weeks off.  The successful candidate will be responsible for design, specification and services related to piping systems and piping layout including piping material selection, piping material line classes, standard and specialty piping components, pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.

Detailed Description
Principal Responsibilities:
With Local autonomy, establishes and maintains the technical standards within the discipline. Sets strategic and tactical direction with regard to policy/procedures, work force staffing, and budgeting. Participates in decisions regarding the acquisition and execution of engineering and/or Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts, and supporting business acquisitions & preparation of technical proposals. This is a management level position with full responsibility for hiring decisions, staffing levels, budgets, salary administration, and career development of assigned personnel within an engineering discipline. May supervise several subordinate supervisors or team leaders, including discipline lead engineers on EPC projects.

Job Requirements
Technical/Business Skills:

• A broad range of Piping Engineering skills particularly in the oil and gas processing industry in both the onshore and offshore environment. Well versed with national/international standards.
• Be able to create results and a local organization in line with corporate vision, through sharing of engineering knowledge within the region and creation of the engineering people of the future in the African Region

Business/Industry Experience:

•     15-20+ years’ experience in engineering (onshore and offshore projects)
•     Performing a similar role in the past an advantage and involved in developing of engineering offices from inception.

Educational Attainments:

• Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer (advantage) with associated undergraduate Degree in Engineering.

Interpersonal Skills:

•     Good English spoken & written and clear communicator
•     Excellent presentation skills
•     Good Interviewing Techniques and Skills
•     Team Player
•     Excellent Coaching and Mentoring
•     Sharing Lessons Learned between Regional Projects
•     Local Negotiation and problem Solving

Competencies:

•     Focused Drive
•     Emotional Intelligence (Culturally Adept)
•     Trusted Influence
•     Systems Thinking
•     Willing to Travel (Africa)
•     No Visa Restrictions