Job Title:
Senior Engineering Operations Manager
Job Description:
Lead and manage the safe and efficient execution of all mechanical and hydraulic engineering activities.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure full compliance with all relevant Health & Safety standards, Codes of Practice, and statutory regulations.
* Maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring all certifications, inspections, and statutory documentation are current and accurately recorded.
* Oversee the delivery of major maintenance and engineering activities to meet quality, budget, and operational schedule requirements.
* Build strong working relationships with offshore crews, onshore teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
* Manage and coordinate specialist contractors, ensuring high service quality and compliance with offshore operational standards.
* Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel, driving performance, competency, and professional growth.
* Ensure data accuracy within the CMMS (Sertica) and use insights to support maintenance planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
* Collaborate with planning teams to develop and optimise reactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance schedules.
* Analyse equipment failures, oversee corrective actions, and drive reliability improvements using key performance data and KPIs.
* Develop and maintain mechanical maintenance and repair procedures, ensuring alignment with offshore best practices and MOC processes.
* Provide expert technical support to offshore teams and liaise with Rig Management and onshore technical specialists to resolve complex issues.
* Lead and participate in engineering and major maintenance projects, supervising multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safe, efficient project delivery.
* Conduct and oversee equipment inspections, audits, and commissioning/ITP activities for new or refurbished equipment.
* Manage maintenance and project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Respond to emergencies or breakdowns with decisive technical leadership, ensuring rapid, safe resolution while maintaining operational integrity.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and operations management.
* Proven track record of delivering results-driven solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software.