IS&T Lead

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), the role acts as the central point of contact and support for all site IS&T-related aspects of the project, including IT infrastructure, network connectivity and distribution, two-way communications, site access and reporting and jobsite applications. The IS&T Lead works with the Project Data Coordinator to ensure a robust project automation plan is developed and implements the jobsite IT infrastructure and systems in line with the plan, Bechtel standards and security requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Jointly develops the project automation plan and implements the plan at the jobsite. Communicates implementation progress status with the project and site management team and updates the plan as required
• Actively engages with project stakeholders to develop partnerships and a deep understanding of deliverables and expectations
• Provides day-to-day IS&T support for jobsite personnel and develops a site support team to meet execution expectations
• Works with on- and off-project personnel to analyse and resolve IS&T issues (network, hardware, software, etc.) as they arise on the jobsite
• Ensures Bechtel IS&T infrastructure and applications are implemented according to Bechtel Standards to support the associated work processes
• Tracks all project assets and maintains an accurate inventory in the Bechtel standard asset management tool
• Attends regular site meetings and maintains open communication channels to engage with the broader site teams and works as an integrated project team member to provide a customer-focused service
• Works closely with the Project Data Coordinator to review and report IS&T status to the PM and site manager, providing input into weekly and monthly reports as required
• Responds to customers’ needs, questions and concerns and expedites actions in an accurate, effective and timely manner
• Meets regularly with site Project Data Coordinator and IS&T teams to provide timely feedback on current workload, issues and resolutions, while regularly capturing and recording best practices and lessons learned
• Monitors IS&T metrics and takes action to address governance compliance
• Manages jobsite IS&T costs, develops plans and estimates for site IS&T requirements and reviews with project management, functions and project stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Preferably 10-15 years’ experience, across multiple roles on projects and jobsites (Bechtel experience preferred)
• The above may be acquired through:
• A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems, business management or related field from an accredited college or university
• Broad experience in multiple roles in home offices, projects and jobsites
• Additional educational training or specialised courses in information technology, information systems and project management.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to communicate clearly in technical terms with project and global IS&T peers
• Able to translate technical communications into practical terms for discussion with management and jobsite teams
• Broad knowledge of hardware and operating systems including network architecture and communications infrastructure
• Broad knowledge of EPC functional work processes, applications and data integration methodologies and IS&T support methodologies for project execution
• Ability to articulate ideas and to write clear and concise reports
• Ability to identify, track, escalate and resolve problems using comprehensive techniques and methods of troubleshooting end-user problems.

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