Project Manager – Advanced Process Controls

Job Description
JIGPC is Jazan Integrated Gasification & amp; amp; Power Company; a $12B joint venture between Air Products, Air Products Qudra, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco established to acquire, commission, start-up, and operate the IGCC gasification and power facility at Jazan Economic City.

The candidate will be working in the Project Delivery group, reporting to Project Director, at the IGCC facility located in the Jazan Economic City (JEC) in the southwest portion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Project Delivery coordinates with and supports all functions to achieve a common goal of safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning, start-up, and operations of the IGCC facility. Experience in the execution of projects in a Brown Field, Oil and Gas working environment with multiple SIMOPS during commissioning and start-up is highly desirable.

This role will be working for JIGPC directly through 3rd party manpower supply contractor. The role is based out of Jazan Economic City (site), working 6 days (non-rotation).

Position Summary:

Ensure the Projects assigned are executed in a timely manner within the approved budget and schedule
Ensure adequate and effective communication within and across the project team, internal and external stakeholders
Ensure technical and execution risks are identified and managed
Establish and maintain relationships with senior management, operations, maintenance, engineering, and Saudi Aramco personnel to achieve success
Ensure progress status is transparent and accurately reported on a periodic basis

Nature and Scope:

The job involves a deep knowledge of Advanced Process Controls (APC)
Integration of different process units through the state-of-the-art APC Technologies
Project Management skills to manage a diverse group of Engineers, Technicians, and other stakeholders
knowledge of and familiarity with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, Procedures, Best Practices and Inspection Procedures (SAES, SAEP, SABP, and SAIP) and Materials Systems Specifications (SAMSS)

Principal Accountabilities:

Engagement with Engineering to develop scope, cost, and schedule of Project during the development phases. Prepares Project Execution Plans in support of the project approval process.
Reports to the Project Director as a Project Manager on assigned projects during the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phase of the project. Coordinate with company Engineers and Contractor Engineers & amp; amp; designers.
Executes assigned work in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and applicable Project Procedures and Standards. Ensures that the work follows applicable HSE, Quality, and financial standards and procedures at all times.

Leads a team of direct and indirect reports to deliver projects safely according to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
Manages the Engineering Contractor during the design and procurement phase.
Manages Procurement activities by the Engineering Contractor and internal departments in accordance with the agreed scope of work of the project.

Have deep knowledge of the technical content of Process, Mechanical and Instrumentation, and Advanced Process Controls Engineering documents. Coordinates reviews of the documents and ensures compliance with the overall objectives of the project and the needs of the business.
Manages the interfaces between the various parties on the project including Engineering, Contractors, Vendors, Operations, HSE, and Quality.

Leads the planning and execution of the fieldwork in conjunction with the Construction Management, Quality Management, and HSE teams as well as Contractors and Vendors.
Ensures that the contractors are progressing within the agreed manhour and cost budgets and in accordance with the project schedule. Reports any deviations and applies agreed to corrective actions where required.

Provides input to the project controls team for cost and schedule reporting.
Ensures that records are managed in the electronic filing system as required by the company procedures.
Ensure that all scope changes are properly raised and recorded to cover manhours, costs, and schedule impacts and coordinate on review of change order documents.

Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering with Advance Process Controls background.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in Project Management in the oil and gas or process industry. Commissioning, Start-Up, and Brownfield experience preferred.
Strong EPC Contractor experience
Proficient with Project Management and Business processes including planning, cost estimation, cost control, contract management and procurement, Management of Change, Control of Work, Quality Management Systems, and EHS management systems.
Experience in Instrumentation and Control projects during design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning & testing.
Must have strong leadership and multi-discipline coordination skills and be able to plan work logically.
Hardworking, proactive, and possessing a teamwork attitude with leadership and problem-solving skills.
Good English communication skills.
Competent in using MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications