Senior Specialist, Project Risk Management

ADNOC gas; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced professional to lead Project Cost Optimization Studies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and have a minimum of 12 years of experience in the relevant field. Responsibilities include evaluating engineering options, preparing study reports, ensuring the latest technologies are implemented, and training staff. This role offers a challenging environment with opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in IOCs/NOCs or Engineering/EPC(M) companies.
• Fully conversant with technological advancements in engineering.
• Good knowledge of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate engineering options for Project Cost Optimization Studies.
• Ensure the implementation of latest technologies and solutions.
• Prepare Cost Optimization Review study reports.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills.
• Provide inputs for departmental budgets and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

People-management

Cost control

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Good command of English

Knowledge of computer applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (preferably chemical engineering)

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Evaluate engineering options provided for projects due for Project Cost Optimization Studies.
• Ensure latest technologies and best engineering solutions are implemented in the project while coordinated with stakeholders' discipline wise, such as head of Discipline within the function, and engineers within group companies.
• Ensure availability of all engineering documents required for the review.
• Review engineering documents provided for the Cost Optimization studies.
• Provide summary of main engineering findings based on Engineering documents submitted prior to the review.
• Provide feedback on the readiness to conduct the studies based on availability of data and personnel.
• Take note during the optimization session on engineering data provided.
• Prepare Cost Optimization Review study report.
• Review and Comment on the studies reports as required.
• Ensure being updated on latest engineering solutions, software, and technologies.
• Provide reports and presentation.
• Review and provide content in Cost Optimization Review reports, and other reports and publications regarding engineering and cost estimation.
• Organize and attend value engineering sessions and workshop for projects
• Conduct value assurance reviews of major studies ad design works
• Chair and attend independent project reviews, concept selection reviews and project technical reviews

Supervision:

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets:

• Provide input for preparation of the Function/Division/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

• Implement approved Function/Division/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management:

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/Division/Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability:

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports:

• Provide inputs to prepare Function/Division/Department/Section progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• Manager, Project Cost Optimization Studies
• Heads of Disciplines within the division.
• Cost estimation teams in Group Companies
• Other ADNOC divisions in Upstream, Downstream, TEO, etc.

External:

• Shareholders, counterparts & members of the ADNOC Group, as required.
• Local and international vendors, contractors and third-party service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline preferably chemical engineering with supporting experience.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum 12 years of Experience in IOCs/NOCs or Engineering/EPC(M) companies in the relevant discipline and industry pertaining to Engineering.
• Fully conversant with the on-going Technological advancements in Engineering
• Leadership, people-management, planning, cost control, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good coaching skills.
• Good command of English.
• Good knowledge of computer applications.