The Senior Director Fabrication Operations executes fabrication or operations strategy to achieve key business objectives. The Senior Director of Fabrication Operations’ work is guided by company strategy and fabrication business objectives and directly impacts business results. The Senior Director of Fabrication Operations evaluates key business challenges and directs the development of new and innovative solutions. This role requires the application of in-depth knowledge of fabrication, business, and commercial expertise to differentiate McDermott from the competition. 

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and activities that take place in global Fabrication yards

• Determine the best process for fabrication and delivery to provide maximum efficiency

• Develop control systems to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient for the Fabrication functions.

• Enact quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs

• Design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning to ensure that products meet the quality standard

• Confer with clients about product specifications, vendors about purchases, management personnel about manufacturing capabilities, and staff about the status of projects

• Evaluate systems needs both technically and economically by location to provide optimum solutions

• Gather Data and Analytics through various sources and develop and maintain a KPI database for Fabrication Function

• Provide regular status reports to Global Fabrication Management as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred. Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering degrees will be considered

• 15 years of relevant industry experience in oil and gas, manufacturing, fabrication, system, and process optimization

• Strong leadership, team management, and time management abilities with a focus on achieving results while maintaining a positive work environment

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, showing an aptitude for analyzing complex situations and making strategic decisions

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors

• Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project

• Self-motivated, self-reliant, and able to operate independently, while exercising good independent judgment and decision-making

• Ability to deliver results and manage a multi-regional and multi-disciplinary team of individuals

• Strong listening and communication skills (written and verbal) required

• Advanced knowledge in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting

At McDermott, we proudly work together to create and deliver innovative engineering and construction solutions for the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform natural resources into the products the world needs today. Because we’re powered by the most innovative minds, we rise to every challenge to make what was once just an idea a reality.

McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.