Mechanical Section Lead

**Overall Job Purpose**

Applies project knowledge, expert technical multi-discipline knowledge and experience to manage/oversee and/or support the basic engineering and detailed engineering activities in the discipline assigned to the incumbent as well as provide engineering support to fabrication, installation, commissioning and start-up of FPSO facilities, as applicable. In addition, incumbent shall be capable of troubleshooting problems as well as initiating green field projects, as required in the engineering disciplines being assigned to.

To lead, plan, acquire, organize and manage the engineering and design resources in the assigned disciplines under the Engineering Department that the job holder is accountable for to enable and help plan, design and execute all the projects of MOPS.

**Core Responsibilities**

Provides inputs on engineering and design resources, capabilities and challenges in corporate and business planning and bidding for new projects in the assigned engineering disciplines.

Reviews/approves engineering deliverables of the assigned disciplines that constitute the design and construct of FPSO.

Provides support and counsel to all the engineering and design teams in the assigned engineering disciplines in terms of manpower recruitment, deployment and development, management guidance and other resources such as tools and equipment so that the Engineers in the Engineering Department assigned to can discharge their responsibilities and meet the expectations of the Projects and clients effectively, timely and efficiently.

Involves in selection and prequalification of vendors and sub-contractors for engineering and related areas in the assigned engineering disciplines.

Performs high-level coordination and monitoring of all engineering activities and provides support to projects in terms of resolving technical and interface (between various engineering disciplines, between engineering and construction, and between engineering and commissioning) issues in the assigned engineering disciplines.

Supports project management teams in the assigned engineering disciplines to ensure that change management is handled effectively and sensitively.

Plans, leads and manages human resource in the engineering department assigned to including sourcing, deployment and retention. Considers and decides on sourcing of third party manpower resources timely and cost-effectively to complement in-house capabilities and resources.

Deals with people issues in the Engineering Department assigned to including performance appraisal, staff development and promotion, staff grievances, performance rewards and staff motivation.

Enhances the engineering capabilities of the assigned engineering disciplines which encompass developing human capabilities, changing mindsets, raising professional standards and acquiring better tools and equipment in order to improve the Company’s productivity and competitive edge.

Leads and directs review and improvement of key work systems and processes and introduction of new technology/methods to increase productivity, reduce cost and shorten project delivery time in the assigned engineering disciplines.

Manages and reconciles the expectations and challenges of the Project Teams and Engineers to minimize conflict and gaps in terms of quality, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of project execution and delivery.

Deals with other engineering and non-engineering departments within MOPS and other entities within the MODEC Group on engineering and related matters.

Deals with regulatory issues that affect engineering of the assigned disciplines and ensures that Engineers comply with regulatory requirements and MODEC’s policies at all times.

Facilitates audit and review of engineering practices and ensures appropriate follow up actions are taken and more effective preventive and corrective measures are in place.

Ensure compliance with Company’s Standards and Procedures with specific attention to change management and deviation approval process.

Responsible for overall quality of engineering and design deliverables produced by the discipline assigned to the incumbent.

**HSSEQ Requirements and Code of Conduct**:
**HSSEQ**:Complies with the MODEC HSSEQ Code of Conduct as described in the HSSEQ Policies, the 14 HSEQ Standards, and the HSEQ Procedures to protect people and the environment at all times. Has a duty of care to ensure that all personnel work in a manner that is not harmful to their own health and safety and the health and safety of others.

**Compliance**: Complies with MODEC Group’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and Policies to ensure business activities and decisions conform to the laws and regulations and demonstrates high standard of ethical behaviour.

**Work Relationships**

Reports to the General Manager, Head of Engineering.

Heads one of the 6 Engineering Disciplines, namely, Process, Mechanical, Architectural, EICT, Process Safety and Engineering Managemen