Principal Tech Services Specialist

Job Overview:

The Principal Tech Services Specialist / System Owner is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Tech Services-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Tech Services Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Tech Services. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Tech Services as well as broad knowledge of the Tech Services discipline within the Onshore Construction function.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Planning 
  • Maintain the integrated schedule with regular updates and forecasts, and highlighting risks to the schedule
  • Anticipate schedule slippage and recommending mitigation measures
    Verification 
  • Carry out scope verification between SCDB and system boundary drawings for nominated systems
  • Raise change requests to implement changes in the completions database
• Advising 
  • Provide guidance and participation in specialty discipline activities concerning Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and turnover for their systems from start to finish (cradle to grave)
  • Provide technical support and expert advice
• Reviewing 
  • Review MC packages, in conjunction with construction personnel, when offered for handover to ensure a consistent approach
  • Review scope requirements with other SOs to ensure resources are properly planned
  • Update of weekly progress against the integrated schedule
• Reporting 
  • Attend weekly System Owner meetings
  • Prepare weekly System Owner report
  • Sign off on System Completion check sheets and certificates
• Participation 
  • Active participation in joint tri-party punch-outs of systems. 
  • Pro-active attendance of Mechanical Completions (MC) meetings (when the time comes)
  • Supervise technician resources
  • Toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Monitoring the following by frequent inspections and meetings: 
  • Liaise through Procurement with vendor representatives and ensure vendors’ plans are met
  • Prepare master punch lists in conjunction with the MC coordinator
  • Monitor all activities against the integrated schedule
  • Monitor completion activities in the field
  • Supervision and monitoring of check sheet activities
  • Participate and provide working knowledge of permit-to-work systems
  • Monitor and audit the PTW and safety isolation procedures in place on site
• Ensure the following through supervision and reporting of others: 
  • Ensure that all discipline scope is included in the Completions database by interacting with all involved parties 
  • Ensure that check sheet content reflects the scope of work
  • Ensure critical System Completion activities are witnessed
  • Ensure Material Take Offs are prepared for all carry over punch items
  • Ensure that preservation within their systems is maintained regularly and the Completions database is updated accordingly 

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent
• Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in construction
• Intermediate knowledge of company construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management and timekeeping systems
• Ability to promote and drive work process and culture change on company’s projects
• Leadership skills
• Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques
• A self-confident team player who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organization  
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
• Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
• Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
• Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access

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