Mechanical Department Manager

• We deliver the world’s most complex projects.
• Work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

The Role

As a DM -Mechanical with Worley, you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc.

• The DM shall be responsible for leading a team of professionals and will be responsible for the delivery of the projects in time and in line with organizational strategy in a safe & fully compliant manner to the satisfaction of the client.
• The DM shall work collaboratively across the Organization to optimize performance, drive growth and maintain and augment the integrity of the process and systems.
• The DM role would involve working collaboratively with people across disciplines and geographies while directing & leading his team to achieve Organizational goals.
• DM shall have a mindset of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Optimal use of resources with a focus on Technical Integrity, Safety, sustainability and digitization will be a key aspect of this role.
• Review Workhour estimates and Schedule of deliverables for the discipline on proposals / projects carried out Leads.
• Providing technical expertise and support to Leads on a project to ensure technical integrity.
• Department Manager shall help leads in identifying technical risks and define mitigating actions. Shall collect, analyze and share best practices followed on GID / Non-GID projects and shall be responsible for guiding the team to meet quality expectations.
• Involve in major issues and in problem solving, achieving major milestones and guide leads in implementation of Lessons Learned across Program/Projects.
• Department Manager will be the ‘go-to' person for new work / projects for MOPs / PMs / PEMs.
• Resolve Interface issues by coordinating with other discipline Department Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Resource management and development:

• Review resource plan with Group Leads and Lead Engineers to ascertain resource requirement and allocation against project requirement and discipline activities.
• Analyze gap if any & look at alternative avenues of shorter and long-term resource requirements.
• Participate in recruitment process to ascertain right categorization of candidate & formalities.
• To recruit critical or key resources based on long term objectives of organization & discipline Review and firm up short term and long-term resource requirements.
• Shall ensure that the resources within the group are effectively utilized.
• Ensures that all leads in the group are proactive in raising timely variation notes, in case of change of scope/rework, and in raising the timely concerns in case of delays if any with valid reasons.

Project delivery, support, and performance of discipline:

• Draw up discipline specific KPI’s with Group Leads and lead engineers for project delivery and quality.
• Approve estimates for proposals/ prospects.
• To address and resolve any functional issues or potential failure on schedule, cost, or quality in project.
• Support in project execution through use of technical skills, engineeringjudgment and suggesting innovative solutions as appropriate.
• Periodic review and assessment of discipline specific KPIs / Benchmarks.
• Collaborate with other Department Manager and resolve interface issues if any.
• Review and approve usage of external agencies for purpose of sub-contract.
• Enhance and improve system procedures and processes to improve project execution.

Competency assessment & Development:

• Maintain and update Capability Matrix covering all Employees within Discipline.
• Assess competency requirements and development for current and future competencies with the support of Group Leads and lead engineers.
• Prepare Upskill/Reskill plan for the discipline personnel.
• Drive digitalization / innovative/continual improvement mind set within the discipline.
• Present discipline capabilities to internal / external stakeholders.

People Management

• Establish individual performance expectations and regularly review individual performance and recommend appropriate rewards and recognition.
• Recruit the right talent and develop them through focused training, knowledge management initiatives and structured exposure to best practices.
• Improve employee engagement.
• Retention of employees.
• Mentoring and developing talent.
• Developing and engaging successors.

In addition to above function as a Lead Engineer or SME on a dedicated project. 

About You

To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:

• BE/B.Tech - Mechanical
• Experience - 18+ Years 

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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