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North Slope Design Coordinator - Anchorage, AK

NANA Worley, Juneau, AK, United States


Overview
This North Slope Design Coordinator (NSDC) position will support delivery of design services for ANS oil and gas production, processing, and transport facilities where engineering activities and approvals are provided by the operating company client company separately from design (i.e. – engineering functions are provided by internal client company engineering personnel or by separately‑contracted engineering service providers).

This job is based in Anchorage, Alaska at our offices; frequent travel to client facilities, including Alaska North Slope and other remote locations, may be required.

This position qualifies for the NANA Worley Candidate Referral Program, available only to existing NANA Worley employees

Responsibilities

Coordinate with operating company stakeholders and client representatives to establish scope and schedule, report progress, and assure delivery.

Assist in the development and implementation of client contact and relationship assurance plans.

Coordinate with NANA Worley project management, cost control and schedule, and finance staff to establish execution plan and budget, as well as set‑up, check and approve invoicing.

Review project statuses on a weekly basis to track budget and scope changes and coordinate appropriate actions with NANA Worley and client personnel.

Coordinate with designers, drafters, checkers, and other individual contributors to maintain schedule, balance workforce, and assure technical integrity and quality.

Self‑perform design and checking tasks as appropriate to maintain schedule, budget, and quality.

Develop job safety analyses and complete safety training for on‑site trips and activities, and monitor and assure HSE compliance of supervisees during travel and site visits.

Extensive high profile project coordination.

Other duties as required for success of the NANA Worley business unit.

Qualifications

Demonstration of broad competency in a core design discipline (civil/structural, electrical/controls/fire‑and‑gas/instrumentation, mechanical/piping) in production of technical design deliverables for Alaska North Slope and Remote Arctic Oil and Gas and Mining industry facilities.

15 or more years of progressively responsible design experience for Alaska North Slope and remote Arctic oil and gas and mining industry facilities, including on‑site experience, and supervisory experience and responsibility for quality and profitability.

Demonstration of broad competency and understanding across disciplines in management of design individual contributors, packages, and projects.

Demonstration of superior human relational skills, oil and gas industry practices, and profit and loss drivers for design service providers and clients.

Language Ability
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to verbally communicate effectively in person and via electronic interfaces to groups of managers, clients or employees. Strong written grammar and proofreading skills preferred.

Math Ability
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and current versions of AutoCAD design software, as well as specialized software packages currently used for Alaska North Slope design work. 3D design skills are required. Experience with scanning, point clouds, and use of 3D, 4D, 5D, and 7D design and BIM preferred.

Certificates and Licenses
No certifications required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies
Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse information

Collects and researches data

Uses intuition and experience to complement data

Designs workflows and procedures

Design

Generates creative solutions

Translates concepts and information into images

Uses feedback to modify designs

Applies design principles

Demonstrates attention to detail

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Develops alternative solutions

Works well in group problem solving situations

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Technical Skills

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses

Pursues training and development opportunities

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills

Shares expertise with others

Interpersonal

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming

Maintains confidentiality

Listens to others without interrupting

Keeps emotions under control

Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Listens and gets clarification

Responds well to questions

Demonstrates group presentation skills

Participates in meetings

Team Work

Balances team and individual responsibilities

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views

Gives and welcomes feedback

Contributes to building a positive team spirit

Puts success of team above own interests

Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives

Supports others’ efforts to succeed

Recognizes accomplishments of other team members

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively

Edits work for spelling and grammar

Varies writing style to meet needs

Presents numerical data effectively

Able to read and interpret written information

Strategic Thinking

Develops strategies to achieve long‑term success

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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