Reports To; Regional Lead
Purpose; Overall responsibility for supporting Sol markets in planning, developing and executing projects safely, on time and on budget in a close partnership with Sol stakeholders (RMs, GMs, Ops. Mgrs., Accounting, Legal, etc.), contractors and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) through personal engagement in all projects and in all interactions with Sol and outside stakeholders.
- Manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budgets for assigned projects.
- Plan, design and execute terminals, retail and commercial infrastructure projects through contractors with emphasis on executing safely, timely and on budget.
- Identify, appraise, engage and manage contractors providing technical services to Sol in all project phases.
- Lead and manage projects from initial stages of scoping, planning, budgeting (FEED), bidding and procuring to execution and handover of final assets to Sol stakeholders.
- The position also entails the normal duties of a Project Manager for the assigned projects such as: Close budget tracking; detailed project time lies; reporting and constant engagement with Sol stakeholders and contractors to provide full visibility of project progress; review and approval of contractor and supplier invoices; working with Finance to ensure proper asset categorization and others.
- Determine and validate all technical and commercial aspects of projects such as materials, equipment specifications, contractual terms, etc.
- Jointly with Supply Cain prepare and evaluate tender documents for engineering projects.
- Assist with technical facilities and equipment audits and inspections at depots and customer sites.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Civil, Industrial or similar disciplines could be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas (preferably Downstream) or Chemicals industries.
- Certified in or able to prove knowledge of API Design and Inspection Standards (e.g. Above Ground Tank (API 653); Piping (API 570); Pressure Vessel (API 510); Non-Destructive and other testing techniques) in support of developing and managing asset integrity programs.
- Skilled in contract management and negotiations.
- Certifications or accreditations such as membership in engineering bodies, Project Mgmt. Institute and others are a plus.
- Strong time management skills, efficiency and organization.
- Proficient in MS Office suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and engineering-specific tools for budgeting, contract and procurement and project definition and execution.
- Understanding of Operations and Operations management
Other Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal) and deliver professional presentations.
- Ability to work in a core team, collaborate in cross functional project teams and work autonomously on projects and initiatives.
- Growth mindset and strong analytical skills.
- Strong “Commercial Intensity”.
- Competence to make timely decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Demonstrate confidence to implement and influence change.
- Strong work ethic, high-level of enthusiasm and ability to excel in a flexible, fast paced environment