Technical Account Manager, Refining and Chemicals

Role Overview

• Directs and guides project growth, development, and delivery performance within the Refining and Chemicals sector
• Collaborates with functional managers and project managers to ensure appropriate staffing, influences strategic hiring, and develops business plans to support business growth in line with Wood’s strategy
• Maintains and maximizes long-term customer relationships and commercial returns, while consulting on various challenges impacting customer service and performance
• Accountable for Automation and Controls business growth and delivery in Refining and Chemicals in the Americas
• Proactively drives and role models collaboration with other Business Managers, Sub-Business Groups in Digital Consulting, Projects and the broader Wood organization

Requirements

• University Degree (bachelors or masters) in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Minimum 10ys in technical / project delivery role in area of automation & systems integration, preferably in Refining and/or Chemicals
• Minimum 5yrs in commercial / business development / customer account management
• Broad and deep understanding of an applicable industry and strong networking and relationship building capability
• Proven experience of building and maintaining key client relationships or end-market growth
• Strong team building skills; motivating people, proactively enabling cross functional best practice
• The ability to influence and challenge others to behave in ways consistent with the interest of the organization
• Ability to steer and implement change programs.
• Strong DCS, SIS, HMI experience: project detailed design work including configuration, testing, and commissioning experience
• DCS: TDC-3000, Experion PKS, Yokogawa, and/or DeltaV; SIS: Triconex, FSC, Safety Manager
• Background and hands-on experience with systems platforms, operating systems and the interactions between systems, system hardware and architecture.
• Virtualization concept familiarity
• Extensive experience with Front-End Engineering (FEED) phases, implementation, systems testing, start-up and commissioning of automation projects
• Proficient knowledge of project execution best practices
• Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety processes and deliverables
• Experience with PLC platforms (Allen Bradley) is beneficial but not required

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession