Interface Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating and controlling the execution of the project in accordance with Client requirements and objectives, within time and cost constrain and in observance of HSE and Quality procedures and practice
• Support the Project Manager in coordinating specific technical and management topics (i.e. project internal and external interface management, contractual document issue and review, project activities planning, data analysis and reporting preparation, subcontractor and supplier management, Project Record Books preparation, Spare Parts management, certifications collection, supplier payments, etc.)
  

Job Responsibilities

• Manage reporting to the PM for specific activities of the project services as case by case defined by the PM (it can be an activity related to a main subcontract or vendor or interfaces internal or external)
• Assist the Project Manager during project activity planning, e.g. in the preparation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and other project procedures and plans
• Assist in the definition of the resource allocation and in the assessment of the man-hours required in order to prepare/update the Project Mobilization Plan (PMP)
• Coordinate specific topics (internal or external), related, but not only, to project management, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning
• Prepare the Project External Interfaces Management Procedure and identify, categorize and manage the Project External Interfaces
• Prepare the Project Risk Management Plan, manage the risk assessment and risk response activities issuing and quarterly updating the Project Risk Register
• Prepare the Project Spare Parts Procedure and supervise and coordinate the procurement and management process for the Project Two Years Spare PartsTakes lead in preparing its personnel through extensive training. Timely report any gaps that need to be bridged.

Desired candidate profile

• Project Experience: Proven track record of working on projects involving complex system interfaces and integration.

Technical Skills

• Interface Design: Expertise in designing and implementing interfaces between various systems, subsystems, and components.
• Protocols and Standards: Strong knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, RS-232, CAN, Modbus) and industry standards related to system integration.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with integration and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar) for simulating and testing interfaces.
• Coding Skills: Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java) for developing interface solutions and automation.

Project Management Skills

• Planning and Coordination: Experience in planning and coordinating interface development activities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Documentation: Ability to prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including interface specifications, test plans, and technical reports.

Communication and Collaboration

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and project managers, to gather requirements and ensure successful integration.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to clarify interface requirements and expectations.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinker: Strong problem-solving skills to identify interface issues and propose effective solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in interface design and documentation.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project demands.