Project Director

Progressive GE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks a high-calibre Project Director to lead a mid-size sour gas treatment plant project worth around USD $200m based in Dubai with frequent travel to Iraq. The role demands 20+ years of experience in managing large-scale gas projects, particularly those involving H₂S-rich sour gas, with a proven track record. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills for overseeing all project phases from design to handover.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Leave Flights

Accommodation and transport when in Iraq

Food, laundry, and return flights when working in Iraq

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in oil and gas project management.
• Successfully completed at least 2 mid-size sour gas treatment projects.
• Exceptional leadership and project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle execution of sour gas treatment plant project.
• Oversee all technical, commercial and strategic aspects.
• Act as the primary point of accountability and reporting directly to the Board.

Skills

Project Director

Gas Processing

Gas Treatment

Sour Gas

H2S

DBOOM

Project Manager

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Project Director - Sour Gas Treatment Plant

Work Location: Dubai based and then frequent travel to Northern Iraq

Estimated Remuneration: USD $18K to 20K per month all inclusive + Private Medical Insurance + Annual Leave Flights + Bonus (discretionary, performance based)

When working in Iraq (only), you will also receive accommodation, transport, food, laundry, and return flights.

Sector: Oil & Gas - sour gas treatment

The Mission

Looking for high-calibre Project Director to lead the full life-cycle execution of a mid-size sour gas treatment plant project valued around USD $200m, located in Northern Iraq.

You shall possess exceptional leadership and project delivery experience, with a proven track record managing large-scale gas projects - especially those involving H₂S-rich sour gas.

As Project Director, you will oversee all technical, commercial, and strategic aspects of the project, acting as the primary point of accountability and reporting directly to the Board.

Experience Profile

20+ years experience in oil and gas project management.

You must have successfully completed at least 2 mid size sour gas treatment plant projects, from start to handover, in the capacity of Project Manager or Director.



You must knows EPC contractors, the vendors, understands HSE, leading site teams as a strong leader, who is decisive and solution orientated.

Expertise in leading projects through design, engineering, FEED, commissioning, construction and handover. All project phases.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering (or similar with the years of required experience leading sour gas treatment plant projects)To find out more about Progressive Recruitment, please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com




Award winner of:

KSA Recruitment Company of the Year, Best Executive Search Firm of the Year by TALint Recruitment Awards 2019/2020 | Best Engineering Recruitment Firm of the Year by Recruitment International Awards 2018

Skills

Project Director, Gas Processing, Gas Treatment, Sour Gas, H2S, DBOOM, Project Manager