Hub Europe Engineering Manager
Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity
We combine ABB’s deep technological knowledge and SNC-Lavalin’s project management expertise to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.
Linxon is a joint venture company set up by SNC-Lavalin and ABB to turnkey electrical AC substation projects. Linxon will undertake turnkey electrical alternating current substation projects related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Turnkey solutions will include project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management, commissioning and after-sales support.
Mission Statement:
Provide strategic direction, leadership, management and coordination of engineering function across the Hub Europe organization.
Drive performance to ensure the services provided are of best in class and exceeds customer expectations with respect to safety by design, integrity of the developed solutions, on time and on quality delivery within the agreed budget.
Initiating and driving continuous improvement activities across teams.
Interfaces:
Coordinate with Global Engineering Manager and Hub Engineering Managers and guide local Lead Engineers based in the Engineering Centers as well as the project execution sites. Ensure that specific business requirements are fully understood and applied to the scope of supply. Work closely together with the Engineering Centers’ management teams and agree on development actions, aiming continues improvement of the full team.
Strategy and Organizational Leadership
Act as member of the Hub operations management team providing strategic and operational guidance to support ongoing development of the business. Serve as an escalation point for individual and systemic engineering issues within the Hub organization.
Execution
Take oversight of engineering support provided during the bid phase and project execution, supports presentation of proposals to customers. Present new technology and innovation at conferences and client events.
Have the ability to determine the advantages and disadvantages and relative costs of alternative design concepts and establish preferred concepts. Demonstrate continual improvement in the execution of work.
Take oversight of the planning and control process in the Engineering teams. Hold regular reviews to ensure that the teams are delivering work to both the customer's and Linxon’s requirements.
Ensure highest quality of engineering outputs in line with project timelines and construction requirements, to avoid re-work and cost of poor quality.
Technical Leadership and knowledge sharing
Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with external and internal organizations e.g. key suppliers and professional societies, to gather and share best practice and to enhance the reputation and credibility of Linxon.
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities.
Develop, implement and improves relevant processes - aligned with Company policies - to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the engineering function.
People and personal development
Ensures (in coordination with the Hub Europe Operations Manager, Global Engineering Manager and HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.
Guide, motivate, coach and develop direct and indirect subordinates.
Direct reports are:
Functionally all engineering from Hub Europe (UK, SE, CH, BH and SK OPC…)
Main Accountabilities:
• Knowledge and adherence to the Company’s Code of Conduct
• Define, jointly with the Hub Operations Manager and Global Engineering Manager, the target organizational set-up for Engineering in the Hub and implement accordingly
• Gather information and coordinate all engineering aspects with the Hub country organizations (UK, SE, CH, BH,..),
• Ensure, the operative units work together effectively and well-coordinated.
• Resolve conflicts
• Optimize the resources used to execute the daily business tasks.
• Ensure Hub portfolio of projects is managed consistently and required methodologies and execution practices are applied.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities. Identify areas of improvements and share findings with the global engineering population (lessons learnt) on a regular basis. Facilitates best practice sharing within the Engineering Team
• Further develop and harmonize Engineering processes and tools in collaboration with all Linxon Hub Engineering Managers
• Measure Engineering Quality and Lead implementation of continuous improvements for the project execution. Develop relevant processes to improve effectiveness across the engineering functions and interfaces.
• Guide and coach teams/individuals to ensure financial, quality and on-time delivery targets are met
• Plan project’s engineering scope of work and assign adequate resources.
• Ensure resource plan is in place together with the Engineering center’s managers.
• Ensure all mandatory engineering reviews and milestone are conducted; results are documented in compliance with the project specific requirements (design reviews / design freeze / safety by design).
• Manage Risk & Opportunities (identify, report, track). Provide guidance to Engineering center’s team members in identifying and following-up scope changes and contribute actively to the project specific change management (incl. claim preparation) Assure quality in the project deliverables. Cooperate with the Hub Quality Manager (contribute to the continues improvement of the established quality management system)
• Build and maintain good customer relationship to ensure acceptance of the Engineering Center’s concept
• Actively seek feedback from the execution teams (site) and initiate required improvements
Challenges:
• Mobilizing the engineering community towards change and bringing more project orientation
• Drive Lead Engineer role to cover cost and schedule of engineering deliverables in addition to compliance of the technical solution with the contract
• Meeting business requirements with redefined delivery models and processes
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
• Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering.
• Extensive experience in Power system /substation design with focus on system design within an EPC firm price organization structure…
• Sound knowledge of transmission and distribution practices (at least up to 400kV) & Substation engineering.
• Deep understanding of full life cycle of large and complex turnkey projects involving multiple disciplines, starting from opportunity identification to project close out.
• Understanding of applications and tools for Engineering as well as for Project execution.
• Good knowledge in design for safety, HSE standard, life cycle analysis, EPD – Environmental Product Declaration.
• Language: Fluent in English (speak and write); local language is a benefit.
• General management experience for a balanced view on “optimized” engineering.
• Experience in dealing with international customers and contractors.
• Proven experience in people management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good team works.
• Independent working style and capable to provide guidance to team members on technical issues related to the scope of work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to work with priorities and identify conflicts.
• Capable to communicate / discuss technical topics with technical- and none technical audiences.
• Ability to summarize meeting outcomes.
• High attention to detail and focused on quality.
• Pragmatic approach and persistence in continuous development.
