Engineering Manager - Power Planet

Please note that this role is open only to Iraqi Nationals. 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