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Manager of Engineering

Our Client is a global leader in the consulting, engineering, construction and operation of what the world needs now and in the future in the crucial areas of energy, water and telecommunications and in providing up-to-the-minute services in the fast changing federal and environmental markets. Founded in 1915 and operating in Thailand for over 50 years, the employee-owned, $2.3 billion company operates out of over 110 offices worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100 countries.

Position:                     MANAGER OF ENGINEERING (Power Plant)
Location:                    Rasa Tower
Industry type:            Energy 
Job Type:                    Permanent
Salary Range:             160K – 200K

                The Manager of Engineering is accountable for ensuring that engineering personnel with the proper expertise are available and that tools are in place to support project and proposal execution efforts.   S/he is also accountable for maintaining the productivity and billable rate for the office and developing and maintaining overhead budgets.  The Manager of Engineering has the authority to recruit and allocate resources, provide training and administer the office in accordance with applicable policies, standards and guides.

General Responsibilities : 

Function as an Engineering Manager:

• Establish the office engineering methodology include collaborating with the Energy Chief engineers in implementing engineering process, standard, guides, specifications, tools, continuous improvement and training in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Execute and report quality improvement efforts for engineering design, deliverables, and associate interfaces with procurement and construction.
• Supervise technical problem resolution and facilitates interdisciplinary resolutions.
• Reports and take action on engineering execution quality.

Support Office Manager as requested to:

• Administer, interpret and enforce Corporate, Business and Department policies.
• Execute office recruiting and hiring efforts.
• Approve office training needs and administer office training budgets.
• Direct corrective action for discipline problems or poor performance within the office.  Keep the Human Resources Department involved and informed as required.
• Direct the annual review process for office staff, administer and approve promotions, bonuses and salary adjustments. 
• Monitor Department overhead budget and take action to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
• Act to maintain morale for the Department, provide recognition to Department personnel and facilitates teamwork.
• Assist Office Manager with training and leadership development for the office and client engagement. 
• Coordinate with P&L owners to ensure office is positioned to support business objectives.

Qualifications :

• Require minimum bachelor's degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering from a recognized accredited university.  Master's degree or above is preferred. 
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience gained mainly in electric power and industrial process plant fields in design engineering including 5 years of experience as a Lead Engineer. Previous experience as a Project Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager or related experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership ability to manage multiple engineering disciplines for detailed engineering design of complex projects
• Experience in Thailand and Asia Pacific, preferred
• Require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure.
• Understand various scopes of work related to consulting engineering and EPC projects.
• Good interpersonal skills and proven large team/organizational leadership skills.
• Diverse group of power projects using a range of fuels and technologies which include natural, bio-fuel, coal and solar
• Thailand office is the regional headquarters for Asia Pacific
• Position based in Bangkok Regional Headquarters
• Travel within the region as required.
• Excellent command of English.
• Flexibility to travel.

Please submit a brief covering letter and your updated CV which fully details your qualifications and experience including present and expected salary, availability and a recent photograph to kamolrat.c@orenburg.co.th and marisa.v@orenburg.co.th (Call 02-634 1722 ext 15)

We thank you for your interest in applying for the position and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further correspondence.

Candidates are not required to pay a fee to use our services.

Visit our website at: www.orenburg.co.th