Advanced Work Packaging Manager

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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.

Advanced Work Packaging Manager

Role Context:

Worley are looking to engage a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Construction Team in the EUCA region. The Advance Works Packaging (AWP) Manager / Engineer will be responsible for driving development, implementation and tracking the deployment of AWP for projects during the early planning phases (pre-FEED & FEED) through to Detailed Design and Construction Execution. This includes ensuring alignment between all Project stakeholders, including Project Controls, Engineering, Supply Chain and Construction teams. As Projects progress to the EPC / EPCm phase, the AWP Manager / Engineer will be responsible for providing AWP implementation support throughout detailed design and into the field to set up and manage the Workface Planning (WFP) team.

Work location will be a working in site offices with attendance of face-to-face meetings as required based on the location of EPC / EPCm scopes.

Role will report to the regional AWP Lead.

You'll be:

• Understanding and implementing corporate AWP procedures and practices.
• Developing and implementing AWP project plans.
• Ensure all Work Packaging data is effectively managed and maintained in a central location using globally deployed AWP technologies.
• Participate in all schedule development interactive planning sessions.
• Facilitate the development of the Construction Work Areas (CWA), Path of Construction (PoC) and Construction Work Packages (CWP).
• Assist in the development of Engineering Work Package's (EWP) and ensuring the procurement work process tracks material and related material appropriately to corresponding CWPs.
• Assist project controls in developing the AWP compliant Level 3 schedule.
• Guide the Workface Planning Team in the development of Installation Work Packages (IWPs) using Worleys O3 AWP tool.
• Development of Work Package Release Plans.
• Ensuring Virtual Construction Model (VCM) is properly implemented.
• Fostering alignment between Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Tracking and reporting on alignment between engineering activities and the Path of Construction.
• Tracking and reporting alignment between procurement activities and the Path of Construction.
• Facilitating visualisation of material status tracking for each CWP in conjunction with Materials Management.
• Providing expertise and mentorship to project team members.
• Working with Subcontractors to ensure that WFP is implemented effectively.
• Working with Supply Chain personnel to ensure that AWP requirements are effectively and clearly written into contracts with Vendors and Subcontractors.
• Developing and implementing project training requirements and plans.
• Reviewing reports and identifying performance improvement opportunities.
• Providing reports to the Home Office AWP Manager, Project Management, and Construction Management Teams.
• Auditing AWP compliance and performance and providing feedback.

You'll have:

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Several years project experience - Field & Home Office: at least one project demonstrating full implementation of AWP.
• Working knowledge and experience of systems, tools and processes.
• Thorough understanding of the engineering process and deliverables.
• Thorough understanding of the procurement process and deliverables.
• Knowledge of the construction process and deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead groups and manage personnel.
• Strong communication, networking, collaboration and well-developed team-working skills, especially in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams. Being able to work with various sub-teams to resolve issues and reach decisions that are in the best interests of the integrated project team.
• Strong MS office and reporting skills.

Previous roles (at least one is required, but multiple are preferred):

• Experience working as a lead workface planner.
• Experience working as a lead field engineer.
• Experience working as a lead project engineer

Moving Forward:

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.