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Lead Installation Manager

Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2024

Lead Installation Manager

Are you a Installation OR Commissioning Manager looking for an interesting and inspiring opportunity?

Would creating future oil and gas engineering products excite you?

Join our Industrial Energy Technology Team

Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology and lifecycle services. Our Engineering Transformation teamwork to improve the quality of our Engineering processes.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Installation Manager, you will be responsible for all resources, and logistics required to perform project management. You will, be responsible to assemble and starting up big industrial plants on the onshore and offshore locations.

As a Lead Installation Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading the execution of the project for both customer and internal organization. Playing a proactive role in problem-solving and prevention during the project life cycle.
  • Managing materials shortage; highlighting potential areas of concern and promptly driving other departments in solving issues, which will drive Flawless Project Execution
  • Identifying potential risk factors, which may impact the schedule and/or project financial targets.
  • Ensuring all Project financial targets are met through financial reviews in terms of revenue forecast, margin review, costs analysis and past-due review
  • Supporting the TPS New Units PM to provide the latest status and forecast of the construction and supervision incurred and to go costs.
  • Developing enduring customer relationships built on trust and reliable performance
  • Using internal company management systems, tools and processes necessary for tracking, planning and resolution of non-conformities
  • Representing the company in project site surveys, pre-installation meetings, monthly/weekly progress reviews & project closure meetings
  • Being responsible and committed to satisfy EHS, Quality, and Integrity company policy
  • Managing all day-to-day operational aspects of the site which cannot be solved independently and/or directly by the Site Team but need intervention/involvement of Head Quarter Functions
  • Controlling the flow of materials to be delivered at the site to fulfill the site activities schedule
  • Being responsible for preparing, compile and submit to the management for approval the specifications necessary for construction contract execution
  • Providing expertise and support to Sourcing in selection of (sub) contractors for site activities and drafting of relevant POs'
  • Providing expertise to PP, PM, IM and SM in the development of the site project schedule, highlighting and analyzing issues which may potentially jeopardize the project's performance and/or ability to meet agreed-upon deliverables
  • Supporting PP, IM and SM, in the review, update and revision of the Site construction schedule, as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Participating in the Project Kick-Off Meeting in compliance with the company processes and with the support of the designated tools to immediately highlight the criticalities of site activities
  • Acting internally as Site Manager advocate to guarantee that Site needs are duly and timely taken into consideration by the company's functions
  • Participating in the Project Financial reviews, providing to PM the latest status and forecast of the construction and supervision incurred & "to go" costs necessary for revision of BCE
    Travelling to and from the Installation site is required


Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have BE/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Have a minimum of 4 years of experience in Project/Planning/Installation Management, Field Services/Field Project Engineering in Oil & Gas industry.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Have excellent Interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work independently.
  • Have good problem-solving skills.
  • Be able to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
  • Be able to coordinate several projects simultaneously.


Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive


Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • A safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.