Digital Engineering Manager

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We Are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Digital Engineering Manager who will lead the engineering team in delivering innovative digital solutions for the oil & gas industry. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and implementation of projects that enhance remote monitoring, remote control, and overall digital integration

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Candidates must have 15+ years’ experience in Digital Engineering, with proven experience in Leading and Managing the Digital Engineering team.

• Lead and manage the engineering team in project execution.
• Develop and implement digital engineering strategies.
• Oversee the design and implementation of remote monitoring and control systems.
• Ensure projects are delivered to high standards and within deadlines.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive innovation and digital solutions.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Integrate AI industrial solutions into engineering processes and projects.
• Design and implement control rooms and, ideally, Integrated Operations Centers (IOCs).
  
  

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  
  

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
  
  

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of digital engineering solutions.
• Proven experience with remote monitoring and control systems.
• Understanding of AI industrial solutions.
• Experience in control rooms design and implementation; IOC design experience is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to drive innovation and manage complex projects.
  
  

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Abu Dhabi

Relocation required: No

Travel required: No

Contract type: TBC

Experience level: 15 + years