Assistant Manager, Engineering Technical Services

Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, quality, and assurance of engineering design throughout the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning (EPIC) phases of the NFA Sustainability Project. The role involves leading and directing a diverse engineering team to deliver all engineering activities in line with project specifications, corporate standards, and assurance protocols.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for engineering efforts on large-scale offshore oil and gas projects, guaranteeing safe, efficient, and technically sound project execution according to schedule and budget requirements. Collaboration with project management, technical authorities, and external engineering contractors is essential to the successful delivery of complex offshore infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and assure the quality and technical soundness of engineering designs during FEED and EPIC stages.
• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver project engineering outputs in compliance with requirements and standards.
• Interface closely with project management teams, technical experts, and contractors to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Manage technical assurance processes including governance, deviation management, and risk mitigation strategies.

Experience & Skills Required

• At least 18 years of experience in the oil and gas sector post-graduation, with substantial FEED and EPC/EPIC project engineering and execution on major offshore developments.
• A minimum of 8 years in senior engineering leadership roles such as Engineering Manager, Project Engineering Manager, or equivalent positions.
• Proven track record leading engineering for multi-billion-dollar offshore oil and gas projects.
• Extensive expertise in offshore facilities engineering encompassing both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Familiarity with offshore platforms and related facilities, including high-pressure gas systems, compression units, jackets, topsides, bridge-linked platforms, pipelines, and risers.
• Strong leadership capability managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating engineering contractors through FEED and EPC/EPIC phases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical assurance frameworks, engineering governance, deviation control, and risk management.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Postgraduate qualifications are considered an advantage.