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Job Description
Overview / Responsibilities
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Wood is recruiting for a Principal Consultant- Asset Management to join its consulting team focusing on the asset management, asset performance management, and reliability engineering capability of the Operational Management Solutions (OMS) Business unit within the Asset Performance Optimisation service line at Wood .
The role is based in Aberdeen, however, we recognise the value of remote and hybrid working so are open to applications throughout the UK.
Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
The successful candidate will:
- Bring industry recognised expertise and standing to key projects and business relationships for the group
- Ensure that technical innovation and a client-focussed approach to problem solving are incorporated into solutions delivered by OMS
- Manage the asset management and reliability section for specific studies and projects to ensure that deliverables are in accordance with client requirements and company objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Maintain and expand a portfolio of core client relationships that provides a sustainable pipeline of business opportunities
- Broaden the strategic base of the OMS management team so as to contribute to the growth of the business
Our Clients and Projects
It's a future for all of us . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are a n organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.
Typical responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of asset management, asset performance management, and reliability engineering solutions that address client's needs within OMS and the wider Wood groups
- Provide technical leadership in the area of strategic asset management, asset performance management systems/tools (e.g. GE Digital APM, AVEVA APM, SAP iAPM), reliability engineering and operations readiness within OMS and the wider Wood business
- Provide consulting services in the areas of strategic asset management, asset performance management systems, reliability engineering and operations readiness to operational clients
- Manage a portfolio of core client relationships so as to provide a sustainable pipeline of business opportunities
- Identify and convert potential project and services opportunities so as to widen the portfolio of long-term business relationships
- Oversee and contribute to the preparation of proposals
- Provide technical and commercial direction to consultants, overview of project schedules and budgets and perform detailed review of critical aspects of project
- Assist with professional development of engineers and consultants by sharing of the Technical Consultant's specific skills and knowledge.
- Motivate and obtain commitment of OMS personnel to project QA/QC requirements i.e. comply with Wood procedures and provide a fit for purpose solution, on time and within budget.
- Project Manager or Project Director on large or technically challenging projects
- Peer Review/DTA/SME on projects
- High degree of client contact with responsibility for specific clients
- Acts as a role model and mentor for engineers and project managers
Skills / Qualifications
Skills And Qualifications
You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that's understandable. However, we'd still like to hear from you At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges do apply.
Expected:
- Recognised specialist engineering knowledge and expertise in strategic Asset Management, Reliability Engineering, Operations Readiness and Assurance, Asset (Performance) Management systems and business processes
- Extensive engineering and consulting experience in asset intensive industries
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships on the basis of technical credibility and project delivery record
- Ability to structure and organise workflow, including appropriate delegation
- Exposure to operations and maintenance activities and practices on operating assets in Mining, Energy and other related sectors
- Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and typical reliability engineering and asset management software (e.g. Risk Based Maintenance, RAM tools, Reliability Analysis, FMECA/CMMS build tools, GED APM or equivalent systems)
- Analytical, solutions driven
- Ability to influence and inspire confidence around technical solutions
- Innovative thought processes.
Desirable:
- Eligible for Chartered Professional Engineer membership and NPER-3 Registration
- Highly collaborative, with excellent verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Leadership and mentoring ability
- Knowledge of and prior experience in plant operations in one or more of the Mining, Minerals, Energy, Utilities and Infrastructure sectors.
- Systems, practices and procedures implemented, understood and continuously updated. Measured via project systems and audit reports
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.