Senior Interface Engineer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

General Purpose of Role

Responsible for coordination of project plans contractual arrangements schedules activities and milestones in accordance with the established policies procedures systems and requirements approved by Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Bridges the technical gap between the Project Manager and Engineers. Often functions as assistant project manager with an engineering background. Ascertains that engineering work is done according to plan by helping with design interpretation. Reviews bill of materials/project schedules/forecasts for accuracy. This role would apply to those with an engineering background.

Global Level Summary

Typically manages multiple small projects a single medium project or a portion of a large or mega project within the organization and/or for customers with daily operational responsibilities. Works with multi-discipline project team members to develop technical/functional solutions to strategic project objectives. Solutions are derived from available resources provided internally and/or externally including policies and procedures. May serve as a proposal manager for small to medium projects.

Key Competencies

• Health & Safety
  • Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.
  • Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design Constructability and Maintainability.
  • Has participated in Constructability Operability and Maintainability Workshops.
• Leadership
  • Defines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.
  • Effectively leads project team comprised of multidiscipline/ multilocation members.
  • Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope schedule productivity and budget targets.
  • Oversees motivates and monitors the performance of the team ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles and addresses any performance gaps.
  • Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
  • Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.
• Technical Expertise
  • Ensures Worley methodologies processes tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.
  • Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering procurement quality control etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
  • Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated understanding of EPC project delivery workflow and coordination.
  • Basic exposure and understanding of procurement/subcontracting and on-site construction support.
• Financial Acumen
  • Applies indepth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.
  • Strong understanding and application of business drivers financial reporting standards.
  • Project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.
  • Understands project cost buildup including gross margin.
  • Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
  • Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
• Execution Planning & Performance
  • Translates contract requirements for project scope into Worley scope of services and deliverables.
  • Ensures project schedules and resource plans are developed and utilized in managing the project tasks.
  • Manages execution coordination and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
  • Develops action plans to address project tasks and issues.
  • Good understanding of Project Control Reports and identified problem areas.
  • Experienced in successful multi-office workshare execution.
  • Promotes Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives for project.
• Communication & Networking
  • Effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
  • Clearly communicates project requirements deliverables and expectations with the project team.
  • As technical customer interface pro-actively addresses technical coordination issues.
  • Creates an environment for open communication and collaboration.
  • Keeps all stakeholders informed of project status.
  • Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
  • Effectively relates with people across levels functions geography and cultures.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
  • Identifies and understands the customers key drivers (KPIs).
  • Manages customer representatives (established relationship) and other significant stakeholders.
  • Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship based on established expectations and communication protocols.
  • Nurtures relationships with external vendors and suppliers ensuring alignment with key project drivers.
  • Inform and persuade customers and stakeholders on complex matters through preparation and delivery of proposals presentations and reports.
  • Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress challenges and issues in a transparent manner.
• Risk & Opportunity Management
  • Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation contingency and resolution plans.
  • Follows Worley risk management procedures.
  • Keeps detailed project risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).
  • Utilizes Risk Register items as the basis for any project contingency budget.

Qualifications and Job Specific Knowledge:

• University degree or equivalent in engineering or equivalent experience with professional registration in local jurisdiction.
• Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Project Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA APM PMI AIPM).
• EPCM EPC including site assignments; Multi-Cultural / Multi-National environments.
• Decision Making
  • Ability to troubleshoot and develop tactical plans for implementing organizational goals and oversee the design of new concepts and ideas related to projects as well as functional area of expertise; Broad knowledge of functional area and ability to implement and lead organizational project change effectively; Solutions are derived from interpreted and applied general information and consultation with other individuals.
• Supervision Received
  • Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Receives administrative direction based on project and organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project directives policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.
• Supervision Authority
  • Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on their projects. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. May have direct reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay. May make recommendations concerning selection training rating and discipline of people.

Moving forward together

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Required Experience:

Senior IC