Operations Manager- Field Engineering Americas

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for directing and coordinating the Engineering department and the development of company products by ensuring the products perform as designed and can be manufactured in a cost effective and efficient manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate the activities of staff including training, employee development, performance evaluation, hiring decisions, and the establishment of goals and performance objectives for assigned department.

• Provide continual evaluation of department processes, methods, and activities to assure the most effective use of resources and equipment.

• Manage budget and expenditures.

• Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs and improve production techniques and technical support of existing product lines.

• Ensure department can execute commitments as scheduled.

• Ensure documentation is produced in accordance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.

• Ensure adequate resources to write, edit and produce accurate technical publications in the most cost-effective and timely manner.

• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.

• Ensure that drawings support all documentation/product needs.

• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.

• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manager of all aspects of the Field Engineering group to achieve group & corporate objectives.

• Ensure timely execution of projects while efficiently utilizing available resources.

• Implementing sound business strategies that deliver sustained profitability.

• Drive change initiatives that enhance business performance.

• Apply proactive management skills to maximize group efficiencies within budget while maintaining customer satisfaction and working according to standard processes.

• Provide financal forecasts, analysis and monthly progress reporting against goals.

• Monitor and document employee performance via Performance 2.0

• Represent NOV at customer meetings.

• Provide leadership within the organization to ensure that personnel are aware of their responsibilities and customer expectations are satisfied.

• Build and strengthen relationships with Customers, Suppliers, Vendors and internal parties.

• Maintaining a safety first culture ensuring all activities are executed in a safe and effective manner in compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering

• 3 years Order Management experience utilizing ERP systems, Team Center, Rig Office

• 3 years of project management and annual financial planning experience

• 3 years leading a team

• Microsoft Office Suite

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Represent NOV at customer meetings

• Travel internationally as required

• Excel in working with diverse/international workforce

• Able to manage/work across timezones

• Foster collaboration across teams / groups

• Diplomatically resolve conflict

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented

• Business Acumen

• Comfort Around Higher Management

• Integrity and Trust

• Managing and Measuring Work

• Presentation Skills

• Priority Setting

• Timely Decision Making

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced MS Office products, PowerBI, etc

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, ProE/Creo, or other 3D solid model software

• Cross-trained in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, software engineering disciplines, with broad knowledge of oil & gas subsea equipment and functionality

• Experience with API and ISO certification requirements