About the Role
The Technical Projects Division (Gas Operations) is focused on delivering a wide range of Projects and Engineering modifications across the company assets, including Habshan, Bab, BuHasa, Asab, and Habshan-5. The division is responsible for managing multiple projects at various stages, including assessment, selection, definition, and execution, along with tendering activities. It oversees site execution, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up to final handover, ensuring structured delivery aligned with the company's strategic growth objectives and operational reliability.
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This team leads integrated project management, engineering assurance, and interface coordination, aiming for the safe, efficient, and timely execution of projects. They ensure full compliance with the company's standards, HSE requirements, and value assurance frameworks throughout the project delivery process. By engaging proactively with key stakeholders, including operations, central engineering, licensors, vendors, OEMs, and E/EP/EPC contractors, the team drives delivery excellence and enhances asset performance, enabling uninterrupted production growth.
Additionally, the team manages Business Continuity fast-track projects supporting the company's business strategies, ensuring a timely response to critical operational requirements and maintaining asset reliability.
The Technical Projects Division focuses on governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment and plays a critical role in capacity enhancements, debottlenecking initiatives, and brownfield developments/modifications across the company's facilities, fostering long-term operational sustainability and maximizing value.
Key Accountabilities
Project Engineering & Execution
- Lead and support execution of projects across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Develop and review Statements of Requirement (SOR) and project execution strategies.
- Support preparation of tender documents and evaluations of consultants, PMC, and EPC contractors.
- Review contractor engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, and execution plans.
- Monitor project progress and identify bottlenecks with recommended corrective actions.
- Lead value engineering, constructability reviews, and technical workshops.
Stakeholder & Interface Management
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, licensors, contractors, vendors, and third parties.
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and progress tracking sessions.
- Ensure alignment across multidisciplinary stakeholders for efficient project execution.
Project Control, Contracts & Cost
- Monitor contractor performance, costs, and invoices in coordination with cost control functions.
- Evaluate contractor claims and support negotiations and contract close-out.
- Track project variations, risks, and trends impacting cost and schedule.
Risk, Quality & Compliance
- Conduct risk analysis, Project HSE Reviews (PHSER), and ATR reviews in line with the company's procedures.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
- Review site safety audit plans and ensure proper implementation at the project level.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain project documentation, records, close-out reports, and technical deliverables.
- Provide inputs to progress reporting for management review.
Construction, Commissioning & Handover
- Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors and operations teams.
- Review commissioning procedures, readiness plans, and documentation.
- Monitor punch list closure and ensure project completion prior to PAC issuance.
- Facilitate handover of facilities and support start-up and operational readiness.
Key Success Factors
- Strong ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary project engineering activities.
- Effective control of project execution, contractors, and technical deliverables.
- Proactive identification and mitigation of engineering and project risks.
- Consistent adherence to the company's VAP, standards, and governance requirements.
- Strong coordination between engineering, projects, and operations.
Expected Deliverables in the First 6 to 12 Months
- Gain a full understanding of the project portfolio, engineering scope, and contractor interfaces.
- Ensure effective coordination and timely delivery of engineering and project activities.
- Improve contractor performance monitoring and execution alignment.
- Contribute to the reduction of delays through proactive identification and resolution of technical and execution issues.
- Establish accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance with the company's project requirements.
Expected Career Path for the Role
- Engineering Manager / Project Manager
Candidate Profile
Key Criteria / Skills
Essential Skills (Must Haves)
- Strong expertise in project engineering across FEED, EPC, and commissioning phases.
- In-depth knowledge of oil & gas facilities and engineering systems.
- Experience in contractor coordination and project execution.
- Strong capability in project monitoring (schedule, cost, quality).
- Strong technical, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills.
Desirable Skills (Nice to Haves)
- Experience in brownfield projects and plant modifications.
- Knowledge of the company's standards and Value Assurance Process (VAP).
- Familiarity with contract management and project controls.
- Exposure to risk assessment and HSE compliance.
- Professional certification preferred.
