Engineering Manager, Americas

Company: Oceaneering International
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Company Profile

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets-any time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

As the Engineering Manager, Americas, you will be a key member of our Global Engineering Services team, playing a critical role in supporting our business development and sales teams by providing technical expertise, customized solutions and value-added support that contribute to Oceaneering's growth and success in the region.

You will provide technical leadership across asset integrity management and reliability & maintenance engineering playing a vital role in expanding these engineering services to new regions and markets. You will lead a team of engineers as part of a matrix organization and collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Oceaneering divisions to ensure the highest level of integrity, safety, and efficiency in our operations.

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL

--- Role provides the opportunity to work in hybrid environment, working both virtually and in office when required.
--- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

--- Technical Consultation and Support: Serve as a technical advisor to the Americas Senior Sales Manager and Key Account Managers (KAM), providing insights and recommendations on asset integrity, reliability, and maintenance-related solutions.
--- Customized Solutions Development: Working closely with the business development and sales teams participate in client meetings and discussions to understand their specific needs and requirements.
--- Leveraging their technical expertise, contribute to the development of customized solutions and proposals that address the unique challenges faced by clients in the region.
--- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of reliability and maintenance engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Provide guidance and training to ensure the team's success.
--- Project Execution: Support region in developing implementation and operational plans to execute integrity and maintenance engineering scopes. Provide technical support during handover from business development to tendering to project execution. Provide technical leadership and support during project lifecycle.
--- Value Proposition Enhancement: Assist in articulating the value proposition of the company's products and services, highlighting the technical advantages and benefits they offer to clients.
--- Technical Training and Support: Provide technical training and support to the business development and sales teams, ensuring they have a deep understanding of the company's offerings and their technical capabilities.
--- Equip the sales team with the necessary technical knowledge and tools to effectively engage with clients, address their technical inquiries, and overcome potential objections.
--- Solution Validation and Assurance: Collaborate with the business development and sales teams to validate proposed solutions against client requirements and industry standards.
--- Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Actively engage with the business development and sales teams to gather feedback from clients and identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation.
--- Budget Management: Where appropriate manage the department's budget, making strategic decisions to allocate resources effectively and control costs.
--- Domestic and international travel up to 25%.

NON-ESSENTIAL

--- Ad-Hoc support for planning, execution, and successful delivery of engineering projects
--- The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
--- Assist with any other duties as and when required.
--- Undertake specific projects as instructed by management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

--- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline in a relevant subject (e.g., Corrosion Engineering, Materials Engineering, etc. or related field).
--- Minimum 10 years' experience in integrity management / maintenance engineering within the oil and gas industry.
--- Proven track record of excellent problem solving and research skills, while projecting a positive, professional image
--- Minimum 7 years' experience in leadership and team management roles.
--- Knowledge of industry best practices and standards related to reliability and maintenance.
--- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
--- Excellent organizational, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
--- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

DESIRED

--- Master's Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline in a relevant subject (e.g., Corrosion Engineering, Materials Engineering, etc. or related field).
--- Familiarity with IDMS (Integrity Database Management Systems).
--- Experience in a matrixed product/service line organization is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

--- Ensures that important information from management is shared with employees and others as appropriate.
--- Gives and receives constructive feedback.
--- Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
--- Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Additional Information

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors

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