Configuration Officer

Position: Configuration Officer
Job ID: 2612/12
Location: Saudi Arabia
Rate/Salary: Good Salary
Benefits: KSA Benefits
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies.

We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Configuration Officer

Typically, this person will play a crucial role in managing the configuration and change processes for the MPC project, ensuring that all system components are accurately documented, controlled, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

The Configuration Officer will work closely with engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams to establish and enforce configuration management (CM) standards and practices.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Configuration Officer:

Establish and maintain the Configuration Management Plan for the MPC project
Establish and maintain configuration baselines and ensure tractability of all changes
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify, document, and control configuration items
Ensure proper documentation and version control of all configuration items, including software, hardware, and documentation
Conduct configuration reviews to verify compliance with established CM processes and standards
Support project teams in the implementation of CM tools and practices
Provide training and guidance to team members on configuration management processes and tools
Generate and distribute configuration status accounting reports and metrics
Assist in the development and maintenance of documentation related to configuration management policies and procedures

Qualifications and Requirements for the Configuration Officer:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Engineering, or a similar field
Proven experience (5+ years) in configuration management or a similar role, preferably within an engineering environment
Strong understanding of configuration management principles, standards, and best practices
Experience with configuration management tools
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.