Procurement & Spoolbase Lead Engineer

PROCUREMENT AND SPOOLBASE LEAD ENGINEER required by our Client, an International Oil and Gas Operator, to be assigned on a contract basis, located in Houston, TX, USA.

Duration:           12 month on-going

POSITION SCOPE

The Procurement and Spoolbase Lead Engineer reports to the Technical Manager and is responsible for the continuation of the major procurements and spoolbase scopes related to the Offshore Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) Contract including release of all linepipe, bends and fittings from storage; completion of linepipe coatings, isolation joints and flexible pipe jumpers; and spoolbase setup and preparations including, linepipe stringing / welding and loadouts (reeling).

At peak the Company Team reporting to the Procurement and Spoolbase Lead Engineer is expected to be 8 personnel composed of full time positions and third party inspection positions.

The Procurement and Spoolbase Lead Engineer shall assume Company responsibility for delivery of the major procurement scopes and the spoolbase scope in conjunction with his counterparts in the MTV Consortium. The job holder is expected to ensure the readiness and preparedness of MTV for conduct of the work activities and then follow the work during execution ensuring that MTV conducts the work activities in line with agreed execution plans, technical requirements, and Project HSEQ management system.

Normally resident in the offices of the consortium in Houston, the Spoolbase and Procurements Lead Engineer is expected to attend as required at the various sites for key activities and close follow up of scopes.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide management and leadership to direct reports during all project phases.
Ensure safe, on time and within budget delivery of all procurement and spoolbase related elements of the EPCI scope of work whilst ensuring a high level of quality consistent with a project design life of 30 years.
Monitor and manage all facets of work within the procurement and spoolbase scope of work to ensure that schedule, cost / budget, technical, quality and HSES requirements are, as a minimum, met or improved upon.
Oversee MTV logistics and shipment of procurement scope items to final required locations, and coordinate with MWS (if required).
Implement a readiness process to ensure a progressive preparation is made by both MTV and Company towards the start of site activities and that this is documented.
Bring to earliest attention of Technical Manager issues which present a significant threat to the Project and in addition offer mitigating measures / work plans.
Review MTV documentation (plans, procedures, risk assessments, reports, MRBs, final documentation etc.) and prepare Company project documentation as required.
Review and comment MTV technical documentation.
Liaise with Company HQ technical subject matter experts.
Monitor, manage and address MTV technical queries towards Company for procurement and spoolbase scopes, verify implementation of response.
Attend kick off, pre-production and progress meetings for procurement and spoolbase scopes.
Provide leadership within procurement and spoolbase work activities for all HSSE performance and compliance including monitoring of performance, implementation of corrective measures for performance issues and promotion of schemes / activities to improve upon good performance.
Ensure that all work activities are performed in compliance with the highest regard to Quality Assurance and Control.

Context and environment
Mozambique LNG is a subsea (1,400m) to shore dry gas field development located in the norther part of Mozambique. The subsea field will be developed via 18 subsea wells, 7-production manifolds, 1-MEG manifold, 3 x 22in trunk lines, a 6in and 8in MEG lines, 18 x 10in in-field flowlines, 2 x 4in in-field MEG lines, associated ILTs and PLETs for all pipelines and flowlines, 25 control modules, 4 onshore umbilicals, 2 main tie-back umbilicals, 5 in-field umbilicals, 12 UTA assemblies, 189 electro hydraulic flying leads, 48 x 10” flexible jumpers, rigid jumpers and spools.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management of all procurement and spoolbase scope delivery and management of direct reports during the project execution phase.
Safe and on time delivery of the procurement and spoolbase scope of work within the EPCI Contract whilst ensuring a high level of quality consistent with a project design life of 20 years.
Ensure compliance with Company HSE requirements within all work activities.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10 years relevant track record covering technical aspects of linepipe supply / coating / flexible pipes / subsea equipment related procurements and spoolbase activities.
Experienced engineer, able to assess and constructively challenge contractor technical recommendations and assist contractor to arrive to best for project outcomes.
EPCI client team management experience in delivery of technical scopes.
Desire to take responsibility for own area of work and to hold self accountable to deliver in accordance with responsibilities.
Ability to develop good working relationships with contractors and contractor personnel and progress collaborative problem solving. 
Fluency in the English language.
Ability to travel in USA, Europe, Asia and Middle East
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.