Project Manager

Kintec Global Recruitment; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a Project Manager to manage a critical project in digital control systems compliance within power plants. You will oversee the compliance of Digital Control Systems and PLCs in various locations, utilizing your 10 years of experience in automation and project management. Proficiency in both French and English is required, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a project manager in the fields of instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
• Experienced in managing projects related to Instrumentation and Industrial Systems.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Language skills: French and English – Fluent in both.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide several phases of project management for digital control systems.
• Interface with production sites and technical teams to ensure project compliance and efficiency.
• Lead the engineering company in pre-study phases.
• Interface with other CCGT operators in Europe to benchmark actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Rigor

Organization

Autonomy

Ability to anticipate

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to synthesize

Ability to take a step back

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Project Manager - Digital Control System and PLC compliance on our CCGTs (Power Plant)

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Residential

START DATE: ASAP

CONTRACT LENGTH: Annually Renewable Contract

WORKING SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday / 5 days a week

PROJECT CONTEXT

TotalEnergies operates Combined Cycle Gas Plants (CCGT) acquired over the years from various incumbent operators. The designs of these power plants and in particular the architectures of the Digital Control Systems and PLCs meet the standards of manufacturers such as Siemens, GE or Ansaldo.

The objective of the project is to:

• To bring the DCS and PLCs at our sites into compliance with TotalEnergies' standards by segregating the Safety and Process Control functions in order to meet the Company's cybersecurity requirements on the one hand and to ensure compliance with IEC 61508/61511 on the other hand.
• Address hardware and software obsolescence.

The table below lists the sites to be treated, the type of DCS and the year of execution of the planned compliance in the event of a major shutdown of the shaft line.

• CCGT & DCS & Compliance Execution
• Saint-Avold 7 (France) & Siemens T3000 & 2028
• Castejon 1 (Spain) & ABB & 2028
• Saint-Avold 8 - STA8 (France) & Siemens T3000 & 2030
• Castejon 3 - CTJ 3 (Spain) & ABB & 2032

PROJECT PHASES

• Selection by call for tenders of an independent engineering company to carry out a pre-study on Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with option for PSS/STA8/CTJ3/TOUL (Target Q1 - 2026)
• Completion of this pre-study and definition of the envisaged target architectures with cost estimates for Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with option for PSS/STA8/CTJ3/TOUL (Target Q3/4 - 2026)
• Call for tenders and contractualization for detailed engineering, preparation and execution of the chosen architectural diagram on Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with option for PSS/STA8/CTJ3/TOUL (End of execution Q3 - 2028 on STA7 and CTJ1)

The candidate will take part in the 3 stages, as a project manager and expert in the field of automation, by completing/modifying an existing specification for the pre-study phase. The candidate will lead the engineering company in the pre-study phase and will interface with the production sites, the technical teams at the headquarters and the manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, Ansaldo, GE, etc.). The candidate will bring all his expertise to guide the studies towards the most pragmatic solutions while respecting the Company's requirements and planning imperatives.

The candidate will also explore the actions taken in this area by other CCGT operators in Europe.

The candidate may be asked on an ad hoc basis on other subjects during the tender consultation phases or during the business mobilisation phases.

GOALS AND DELIVERABLES

• Benchmark of actions taken by other CCGT operators in Europe.
• Finalization of the specifications of the pre-study phase + tender document.
• Collection and centralization of technical documents on site / manufacturer
• Updating certain technical documents
• Project management documents: project strategy / Activity report / MOM / Planning
• Call for tenders document for phase 3: Detailed engineering, preparation and execution of the architectural scheme chosen for Saint-Avold 7 and Castejon 1 with the options of the other sites.

EXPECTED SKILLS

• Analytical skills, rigor, organization, autonomy, ability to anticipate, initiative, communication, teamwork. Ability to synthesize and take a step back
• 10 years of experience as a project manager in the fields of instrum / automation / driving and safety systems.
• Experienced Project Manager in the fields of Instrumentation and Industrial Systems.
• Language skills: French and English - Fluent in both

Seniorities

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Oil and Gas and Oil, Gas, and Mining

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.