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Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd.is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Offshore Engineering Manager is an integral part of Woodfibre LNGs dynamic team. You will lead the setup of a competent engineering organization dedicated to design and conversion of an LNGC tanker to Floating Storage Tanker and provide engineering support to the project, plant operations and maintenance to ensure successful start-up and safe and reliable operation of the facility. The successful candidate reports directly to the Offshore Project Manager and will play an essential part in supporting the companys engineering and senior management team through the engineering, construction, and installation phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the offshore engineering team, ensuring efficient collaboration and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
• Manage the technical input into the EPC Contractor for floating storage tankers (FSTs), ensuring adherence to project specifications, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Act as a point of contact between the engineering team and EPC Contractor, managing communication, expectations, and performance.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering designs, plans, and technical documentation related to LNG offshore facilities and FSTs.
• Collaborate with the Onshore Engineering Manager and team, to ensure seamless integration of engineering work within the project lifecycle, including onshore to offshore interfaces.
• Collaborate with other functional leaders, including Project Managers, Procurement, and Construction teams, to ensure seamless integration of engineering work within the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and manage engineering resources, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of engineering deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, systems, and tools, fostering innovation and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safety culture within the team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other team members, supporting their professional growth and development.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Structural, Marine, or Naval Architecture) from an accredited institution; Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on LNG offshore projects.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading engineering teams in a project environment.
• In-depth knowledge of LNG offshore facilities, marine systems, and related industry standards and regulations.
• Strong technical background in engineering design, analysis, and problem-solving, with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and experience of project interface requirements during detailed design and construction.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required for project needs.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Has a passion for building and guiding a small, dedicated team.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
• Takes ownership of deliverables and demonstrates commitment to delivery of tasks and targets.
• Actively supports peers and members of other departments.
• Demonstrates and seeks accountability within team.
• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams, contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Ability to be innovative and vision-oriented with demonstrated ability to undertake both strategic planning and implementation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A valid drivers license and passport.

Woodfibre LNG employees based in, or working out of the Vancouver office are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with our COVID-19 Vaccination guideline as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Woodfibre LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd(link removed) is an equal-opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest!