Engineering Manager

Please note that this job is based in Erbil, Kurdistan region of Iraq, apply only if you are willing to relocate and the salary range meets your expectations. Salary range: $7,500
- $12,000. Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location:
Erbil Sector: Energy/ Power Planet Purpose of the Job Ensure that the various Engineering Systems:
• Meet the functional requirements of the project
• Meet minimum safety and reliability requirements per best industry practices
• Meet sparing requirements stipulated in project specifications / best industry practices
• Meet maintainability requirements Ensure that the system design is:
• Sufficiently detailed to ensure smooth procurement
• Sufficiently detailed to avoid confusion during construction
• Sufficiently detailed to allow smooth commissioning Additional objectives:
• Ensure smooth coordination between the various engineering disciplines
• Ensure engineering documents received from the design contractor are responded to in a timely manner
• Ensure the design contractor meets the project time schedule
• Ensure variation orders are limited to the absolute minimum
• Professionally assess both technical and commercial aspects
• Act as the focal point for all engineering issues Main Duties
• Chair/attend meetings between management, the Project Director, the owner's engineer, the EPC contractor (design team), and the engineering team to review project requirements and processes
• Prepare and issue progress reports to company management, providing an overall executive summary
• Inform division team leads of scope modifications, advise on solutions, and instruct updates to relevant documents
• Coordinate and review the department's/project teams' technical work
• Ensure engineering performance and design adhere to project specifications and requirements
• Evaluate, advise on, and approve engineering-relevant schedules
• Collaborate with internal departments on project technical oversight
• Enhance processes and procedures in engineering functions
• Coordinate and plan workload of staff and project resource needs
• Identify and approve changes to project scope/engineering schedule
• Ensure all work materials are consistent with project specifications and industry standards
• Ensure the project engineering time schedule is met
• Arbitrate on interdepartmental coordination
• Approve deviations from the project specification
• Advise on variation order requests within department jurisdiction
• Perform other tasks assigned by direct manager within scope of work
• Demonstrate commitment to occupational safety and health procedures General Administrative Duties
• Prepare periodic activity/achievement reports for direct supervisor
• Specify manpower requirements per recruitment/HR planning practices
• Identify training needs of subordinates and evaluate training outcomes with HR & Admin
• Follow up on employee affairs (vacations, leaves, etc.)
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates and recommend actions
• Nominate a deputy to cover the role in case of absence Communication Channels Internal:
• All company departments
• Project Director
• Project Procurement Manager External:
• EPC contractor
• Consultant/Third Party
• Owner's Engineer Job Specification

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience:
13+ years of experience in power plant projects, including 5 years in a managerial position Technical Knowledge:
• Overall knowledge of best power plant design practices
• Overall knowledge of Engineering Design Methods, Procedures, and Codes/Standards
• Knowledge of Health and Safety laws
• PMP Software/Training Knowledge:
• MS Office
• AutoCAD
• Primavera P6 or equivalent Languages:
• English (Mandatory) — Good speaking, good reading, excellent writing
• Arabic (Optional) — Good speaking, good reading, excellent writing
• Kurdish (Optional, preferred) — Good speaking, good reading, excellent writing