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Lead/Senior Development Geophysicist |
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£100000/annum Competitive |
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Houston, Non UK |
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120261826 |
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23/05/2012 (18:39) |
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Fircroft Group |
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This role will be based in an integrated development team within a Production Development Department and is responsible for geophysical evaluation and interpretation in relation to field development planning. The Geophysicist will also be expected to participate in farm-in and acquisition opportunities.
Responsibilities;
•General geophysical support for development and new business projects
•Provision of structural framework for static models
•Quantitative interpretation of inversion and other seismic volumes
•Support technical standards and workflows
•Proactively participate in evaluation of technical work
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
- MSc. level or higher is preferred
- 10+ years oil industry experience with significant exposure to field development planning in integrated teams
- Advanced workstation-based seismic interpretation and mapping (preferably Petrel) including provision of data for static geological model construction
- Integration of rock physics information and quantitative interpretation for reservoir characterization
- Depth conversion and uncertainty analysis
- Knowledge of a range of structural and depositional environments
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LNG Engineering Manager |
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£100000/annum Excellent |
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Houston, Non UK |
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107791344 |
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23/05/2012 (18:39) |
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Fircroft Group |
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This is a fantastic senior level opportunity to join a new and innovative team focused on best practice processes within one of the world largest and most respected Operators.
This role is responsible for the management of multi-discipline engineering activities within major LNG Projects. The successful candidate will be directly engaging with in-house stakeholders and Partners to ensure that engineering for the project is well defined and approved.
•Contribute to the development of the project Value Assurance Plan to include appropriate Peer Assists, Peer Reviews and Value Improving Workshops as well as the scheduling and facilitation of functional reviews and close out of actions arising
•Provide technical leadership and expert council in application of Process Safety in Design through all stages of project development
•Develop and coordinate the engineering design to meet the approved performance criteria and stakeholders requirements
•Establish a list of codes and standards for use in developing designs. Where deviations are proposed, apply for formal dispensation in accordance with the project procedures
•Establish the project design management process, including how technical safety will be addressed, how design quality will be controlled, how design interfaces with other contractors and third parties will be managed, how constructability and maintainability will be incorporated, and how Lessons Learned and Best Practices will be incorporated.
•Ensure compliance with the Company Asset Integrity Management Standard ensuring design and build integrity and the identification of Major Accident Hazard and Environmental Event Barriers, Safety Critical Elements and the timely development of performance standards
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
•Candidate must be open to travel (will be require to travel to Assets 25-50%)
•10-15 years experience
•Oil & Gas Background with LNG experience not necessarily solely in the design function
•Technical professional with wide exposure to diverse technical and business environments
•Verifiable record in the successful development and delivery of a number of complex hydrocarbon projects
•Experience of project life cycle from concept development through to execution
•Experience in the application of national and industry codes and standards
•Able to manage interfaces and work closely alongside project teams during Pre FEED, FEED and detailed design
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Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Technician |
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Greater Manchester |
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107788817 |
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18/05/2012 (09:22) |
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Fircroft Group |
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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Technician
Location: South Manchester
Salary: Please Mention Your Annual Salary Expectations
Duration: Permanent
My client
My client is a leader in their field, Manufacturing and developing a range of Hardware, software and proven communication technologies all linked into Energy management solutions, with government targeted growth plans in place, they will continue to grow over the next few years.
Role
As part of this growth, they are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the business to promote the use of lean manufacturing within the production cells to facilitate and implement continuous improvement and line balancing activities that may be identified.
Main Duties:
• Continuous improvement activities, develop / co-ordinate changes to existing- production line layouts, technical assembly & test equipment and manufacturing strategy to net a step improvements in RTY (rolled through yield) and productivity.
• Using visual management tools/techniques improve OEE by coordinating the Maintenance Team and Team Leaders to deploy an effective 5S strategy that will also facilitate “first line assets care” and TPM maintenance techniques across the site.
• Work in cross functional teams on new product development projects promoting “Lean” and Design For Manufacture philosophies through from product design, in the supply chain and into manufacture.
You:
• Ideally you will come from an electronics manufacturing environment and having knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, Continuous improvement, 5S and Kaizen techniques would be a distinct advantage. This is an excellent position in which to develop your career and maybe suitable for someone looking to take that next step up, training will be provided by the business.
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 40 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include:
Oil & Gas, Renewables, Petrochemical & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.
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Senior Planning Engineer |
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Saudi Arabia, Non UK |
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107784579 |
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09/05/2012 (11:58) |
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Fircroft Group |
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Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer / Planner
Location: Saudi Arabia
Salary: Please Mention Your Annual Salary Expectations
Duration: Permanent
My client
A global leader in the design and delivery of infrastructure, power and major engineering projects around the world.
The role
Currently looking for a Senior Planning Engineer / Planner to assist clients and internal engineering departments in all aspects of project management.
As a Senior Planning Engineer / Planner your main duties will involve:
• To prepare critical path network plans for activities undertaken by engineering departments. Activities undertaken by these departments should be subsequently monitored against the plan and deviations should be identified to the appropriate Project Manager.
• To analyse the programmes prepared by various contractors ensuring that activities contained therein comply with client requirements with emphasis on Critical Path Reporting and to forecast program risk events.
• Where appropriate, to coordinate the activities of the various contractors involved in a project, ensuring that the interfaces between various organizations are identified and scheduled.
• Where contractor activity is at variance with the programme, to identify appropriate remedial action to bring activity in line with the programme.
• To operate the project management software (Primavera Suretrak, P3, P6 and MS Project) utilized by the Project Management Services Group within the Generation Division.
• To prepare detailed and comprehensive project reports giving information regarding the status of activities undertaken by the contractors and the consultant.
• To analyze contractors claims and report/advise accordingly.
As a Senior Planning Engineer / Planner you will have experience:
• Involvement within large power plant construction projects would be an advantage.
• Planning within large construction projects is essential.
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 40 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include:
Oil & Gas, Renewables, Petrochemical & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.
For further information or to discuss any opportunities, please send through a copy of your up to date CV and give an indication of your salary expectations, before contacting Sarah Bailey.
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Lead Commissioning Engineer |
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Saudi Arabia, Non UK |
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107784574 |
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09/05/2012 (11:54) |
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Fircroft Group |
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Job Title: Lead Commissioning Engineer
Location: Saudi Arabia
Salary: Please Mention Your Salary Expectations
Duration: Permanent
My client
My client is one of the world's leading engineering, planning, and program and construction management organizations.
The role
Currently looking for a Lead Commissioning Engineer who shall have proven experience of large scale Commissioning of Power Plant construction projects combined with experience of functioning in a management capacity.
As a Lead Commissioning Engineer your main duties will involve:
• You will work closely with a team of Commissioning engineers to ensure supervision and monitoring of all equipment installation works for a large thermal power plant.
• A team of field engineer’s and inspectors will be assigned to work under the senior engineers and their duties shall be assigned to them on a daily basis.
• The main EPC Contractor will be responsible for undertaking the work however the candidates shall be expected to ensure the work is carried out in line with the technical requirements and that good records are kept to demonstrate the same.
As a Lead Commissioning Engineer you will have experience:
• You must be an articulate and capable engineer / manager, with good report writing skills and able to work under their own initiative and within a team.
• You’ll have a background in Commissioning related to Power Plant Projects of similar size (4 x 700MW). Experience in a contracting organisation or within a consultancy is equally desirable.
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 40 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include:
Oil & Gas, Renewables, Petrochemical & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.
For further information or to discuss any opportunities, please send through a copy of your up to date CV and give an indication of your salary expectations, before contacting Sarah Bailey.
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Operations Geologist |
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£100000/annum Competitive |
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Houston, Non UK |
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120259915 |
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08/05/2012 (22:58) |
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Fircroft Group |
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The Role:
A challenging opportunity for an experienced Operations Geologist (10+ years of experience in a Geological Operations Role) to work in support of our clients deep-water exploration and development operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily liaison with Operations Geologist in field as the primary interface between the Subsurface Team and in country Operations
• QC of field LWD, wireline and mudlog data in close collaboration with the project team
• Planning of FE programs and the preparation of geological operations documents in support of our appraisal drilling program in close collaboration with the project team
• Geological Operation input into any post-well reports
• Ability to support operations activities outside of standard work hours as required
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
- BSc. degree in Geology
- 10+ years of active work experience as an Operations Geologist
- Knowledge of modern LWD and wireline logging tools, both the technology and best-practices for operations
- Knowledge of mud-logging technology, the acquisition and preservation of whole core and sidewall core, and the acquisition of samples in general
- Experience in the planning and execution of formation evaluation campaigns for operated wells, in collaboration with subsurface project teams, drilling and completions personnel and overseas field operations bases
Desirable Skills / Qualifications:
- A strong familiarity with Petrophysics interpretation principals is highly desirable
- Knowledge of and experience with pore pressure evaluation is highly desirable
- Deepwater operations and international experience is highly desirable
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Lead Subsea Control Systems Engineer |
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£100000/annum Competitive |
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Houston, Non UK |
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107784274 |
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08/05/2012 (17:00) |
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Fircroft Group |
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The Role:
- Assume technical authority and direction to subsea control and instrumentation systems
- Responsible for interdisciplinary design verification and quality control
- Ensure sharing and implementation of standards and guidelines
- Identify and propose key technologies and applications thereof, and support their development and implementation
Project Responsibilities:
- Ensure development of detailed engineering and maintenance specifications for hull structures, topsides structures, and ship systems in all phases of the project
- Identification and implementation of Lessons Learned, both internal and industry
- Contribute to optimizing arrangements and layouts in cooperation with other disciplines including Production Operations
- Manage evaluation and selection of equipment vendors
- Proactively manage interfaces between stakeholders
- Manage and direct contractors during their design and execution to comply with company requirements
- Contribute to development of the overall process safety for facilities in cooperation with other disciplines including Production Operations
- Responsible to the Facilities Engineering Manager for quality deliverables in adherence to the project schedule
- Perform discipline reviews, troubleshooting, HAZOP, audits, FAT, etc.
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
- MSc, BE, or PhD in electrical/control system engineering with 10+ years of up-to-date experience from oil and gas upstream industry projects including significant offshore experience
- Experience with subsea control system design, implementation, and operation
- Projects experience with FPSO interfacing is significantly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in control systems engineering for offshore production units
- Competent interdisciplinary team worker for front-end, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases
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Lead Naval Architect |
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£100000/annum Competitive |
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Houston, Non UK |
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107784264 |
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08/05/2012 (16:50) |
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Fircroft Group |
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Key Roles and Responsibilities;
- Assume technical authority and direction in ship structures issues
- Responsible for interdisciplinary design verification and quality control
- Ensure sharing and implementation of standards and guidelines
- Identify and propose key technologies and applications thereof, and support their development and implementation
Project responsibilities;
- Ensure development of detailed engineering and maintenance specifications for hull structures, topsides structures, and ship systems in all phases of the project
- Identification and implementation of Lessons Learned, both internal and industry
- Contribute to optimizing arrangements and layouts in cooperation with other disciplines including Production Operations
- Manage evaluation and selection of equipment vendors
- Proactively manage interfaces between stakeholders
- Manage and direct contractors during their design and execution to comply with company requirements
- Contribute to development of the overall process safety for facilities in cooperation with other disciplines including Production Operations
- Responsible to the Facilities Engineering Manager for quality deliverables in adherence to the project schedule
- Perform discipline reviews, troubleshooting, HAZOP, audits, FAT, etc
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
- MSc, BE, or PhD in naval architecture with 10+ years of up-to-date experience from ship design, structures, consultancy, conversion, yard and/or oil and gas upstream industry projects
- FPSO or ship hull conversion projects experience is preferred
- Demonstrated strong proactive safety approach
- Experience with hull design, hull strengthening, modification and fatigue design
- Competent interdisciplinary team worker for front-end, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases
- Experienced in managing international contractors, focusing on quality output and timely delivery
- Experience and interest in the development of corporate standards, guidelines, and staff
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Project Manager |
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£45000 - £60000/annum Excellent Benefits Package Plus Car |
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United Kingdom, UK |
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107784012 |
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08/05/2012 (10:34) |
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Fircroft Group |
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Our client is a global leader in the design and delivery of infrastructure, power and major engineering projects around the world. Their clients come to them for a wide range of advice, resources and skills - in engineering, maintaining infrastructure, managing construction, planning and strategic thinking.
Due to significant growth in the business, my client is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager who has a strong background in the construction of large power generation projects.
In order to be considered for the role you will ideally have experience in a contracting organisation, an OEM or within a consultancy. Successful candidates will have acquired experience in the design and construction of large power plants of different configurations and fuel types.
Key Duties will include:
• Leading teams on a variety of project assignments covering the full spectrum of feasibility, development, specification, tender assessment and implementation.
• Experience in conditions of contract and the duties of the Engineer would be a distinct advantage.
• Representing the Company at a senior level within the Clients' organisation
• Develop strong working relationships to gain commitment from both your team and the Client.
• Apply modern project control techniques.
Additional experience in any of the following fields would by advantageous: -
• Design Review.
• Preparation of Proposals.
• Construction.
• Testing and commissioning.
• Commercial and Technical negotiation
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
• Relevant Engineering Degree
• Commercial acumen
Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
• Chartered status
About us:
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 30 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.
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Senior/Lead Exploration Geologist |
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£1/annum Competitive |
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Houston, Non UK |
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120259209 |
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01/05/2012 (13:50) |
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Fircroft Group |
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Our client is expanding their offshore operations in South America and is seeking an experienced geologist to join their exploration team for integration and evaluation of regional, play and prospect-scale subsurface data, in order to generate & mature exploration opportunities and support drilling activities.
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
•Technical Degree on MSc. level or higher is preferred
•Technical Degree on BSc. level as a minimum
•Minimum of 8 years plus relevant experience
•Candidate must have a strong background in geological evaluation of a variety of depositional systems in the presence of mobile salt with a demonstrated ability to work with a variety of geological and geophysical data including, but not limited to, well logs, core, biostratigraphic data, 2D and 3D seismic data
•Experience in offshore South & Central Atlantic margin passive and rift basins is preferred, but not a prerequisite
•Candidate must be experienced in regional to prospect level evaluation with an ability to readily recognize and quantify exploration opportunities of high potential value utilizing play analysis, prospect risk assessment, and stochastic volumetric calculations
•Candidate must be able to clearly convey concepts and objectives in both verbal presentations and in written technical reports
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Product Manager - Water Quality |
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£40000 - £45000/annum Excellent Benefits Package |
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Gloucestershire |
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107780721 |
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30/04/2012 (09:10) |
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Fircroft Group |
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The client is a leader within the Automation and Control Systems field with operations in 100 countries worldwide. They specialise in providing integrated solutions to the Transmission and Distribution and Oil & Gas industry with projects offshore and overseas.
The role:
My client is looking to recruit a Product Manager – Water Quality who will take responsibility for developing and managing the global portfolio of products targeted at the utility and industrial markets. This will include managing the complete lifecycle revenue and earning profile, including making decisions on what products to develop, what market niches to exploit etc. The successful candidate will be expected to exploit opportunities amongst related products lines and different production sites and liaise closely with a wide range of both internal and external partners.
A key aspect of the role will be the raising of the standards of competence in the Product Group, (PG), through the development, implementation and management of Sales tools and training courses for the Front End Sales organizations.
The post holder will be expected to maintain and promote the highest levels compliance and business ethics at all times.
Key duties will include:
• Securing Product Line, (PL), order intake and gross margin in line with the annual budget.
• Securing targeted CAGR for the PL through the life cycle of the product.
• Managing pricing through structured market price analysis and price/volume analysis to ensure that PL products are competitively priced in their targeted markets and regions.
• Ensuring that PL products are approved and are present on the Approved Vendor Lists of all key customers in the market.
• Define the global product portfolio strategy for Global Product Manager approval.
• Securing Market Requirement Data, (MRD), through internal and external studies, in order to create Market Requirement Specifications that meet global demands.
• Monitoring and providing an analysis of product portfolio growth and profitability, both short and long term, on a global business perspective, in order to recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Conducting regular competitor analysis in order to ensure that the PL remains at the forefront of delivering value to our customers.
• Initiating and leading Gate 0 to Gate 2 of the R&D Gate process to ensure proper input of market requirements, including service related products, into proposed product developments and submit same to the GPG Manager for approval.
• Prioritizing development projects within agreed budget frame.
• Taking a leadership role, (Gate Owner), through the whole of the New Product Development, (NPI) process.
• Ensuring that all launch materials are prepared in a timely manner for Gate 5 approval.
• Working with BU Marcoms to ensure appropriate level of launch is achieved
• Recommending production sites per product, worldwide, for GPG Manager approval, (Market Allocation).
• Recommending internal sales prices between manufacturing units, for GPG Manager approval.
• Recommending sales territories for production sites for GPG Manager approval.
• Reviewing and reconsidering product development in case of deviations from requirement specifications.
• Planning and following up periodic product quality reviews of production sites in cooperation with the technical Lead Centres.
• Driving and following up initiatives to optimize competitiveness, i.e. low cost sourcing.
• Ensuring compliance with ABB Group initiatives on product levels, i.e. naming policy, common look and feel, ease of manufacture etc.
• Sharing best practice identified by Global Operations.
• Providing monthly reports to the GPG Manager outlining progress on the points above.
Essential skills & qualifications:
• Hold a Degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
• Ideally holding a post grad qualification or vocational experience in marketing.
• Experience in either Municipal or Industrial water environments, preferably to have worked with an End-user for a period.
• An excellent understanding of the Product Management role and demonstrate the ability to work in multi-cultural, multi-disciplined teams.
• Led a team of individuals of a similar size and responsibility and is able to manage and develop innovation.
• Well developed understanding of marketing, particularly of the capital goods market
About us:
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 30 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering
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