Interface Manager

Mubadala Energy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 337,000 - 422,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Interface Manager to manage project interfaces and ensure compliance with HSSE policies. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience in engineering roles, ideally in a PSC environment, with strong project management and communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead interface teams across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a PSC environment with Petronas interactions.
• Exposure to diverse development work scopes.

Responsibilities

• Support Development team in managing interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE policies.
• Manage external relations with key stakeholders.
• Lead the Development Interface Team.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong communication

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Support the Development team in all aspects of external and internal interfaces, including taking the lead interface role with Petronas, JVPs, government entities, key contractors and suppliers. Maintain a strong internal interface with the Supply Chain, Finance, Exploration and Commercial functions.
• Manage all brownfield interfaces and establish a comprehensive interface plan to attain best value and performance across Mubadala Energy's Development activities. Identify, develop, implement, integrate and continually audit interface policies, procedures and processes.
• Ensure project interface reporting meets Company requirements and that work is executed efficiently and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide input to contracting strategies, contractor and vendor prequalification and selection.
• Ensure Mubadala Energy’s HSSE philosophies are articulated and incorporated within all interface management plans.

Key Accountabilities

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with interfaces related to safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls relating to the project.
• Generate interface management procedures that guarantee employee safety, regulatory compliance, delivery of high-quality products/services, and a responsible environmental attitude.
• Demonstrate exemplary commitment to Mubadala Energy's HSSE goals and culture.
• Establish clear mitigation measures within interface management to capture HSSE and asset integrity risks, and review regularly.
• Create and maintain the Development interface management plan and associated databases.
• Draft and manage policies and procedures to measure progress and risks of interfaces; draft interface requirements for critical contractors/suppliers.
• Input to procedures to monitor contractor systems to ensure alignment with company standards and reporting obligations.

Development Interfaces Management

• Lead the interface expertise and frameworks to support the delivery of assigned Development projects (initially Pegaga) through Define and Operate Stage.
• Identify and manage all key external and internal interfaces.
• Lead the Development Interfaces Team to meet or exceed cost and schedule targets.
• Act as the Development Team’s project manager for brownfield matters and interfaces.
• Manage Mubadala Energy’s interests through various interfaces and ensure compliance with PSC, JOA and key agreements.
• Set project goals to achieve above-average industry performance for relevant interface benchmarks.
• Ensure deliverables progress in line with Mubadala Energy's Stage Gate Process and Malaysia standards and practices.
• Capture, verify and provide interface-related information to VP Technical, Joint Venture Partners, Regulators and other stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day project interfaces and reporting; support Change and Risk documentation with Facilities, QA, HSSE and Line Managers.

Partnerships & Relationship Management

• Manage external relations and interfaces with Petronas, JV partners and other stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Link the project into the business unit finance, supply chain, exploration and commercial functions; establish relationships to integrate project into the business unit.
• Support the VP Technical in delivering the Mubadala Energy stage gate process deliverables.
• Form solid relationships with JVP representatives and government bodies to ensure smooth functional approvals.

Budgets and Plans

• Support the Vice President (VP) Technical in preparing and consolidating Development budgets.
• Coordinate with Development Management to align with Petronas and JV partners on work plans and budgets.
• Prepare Approvals for Expenditure (AFEs) as requested by VP Technical.

Leadership

• Lead the Development Interface Team.
• Demonstrate leadership in disciplined areas of expertise and strong relationship management.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge & Experience:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, ideally 20 years, in a similar or related role.
• Experience in a PSC environment, ideally including interactions with Petronas.
• Experience working with different cultures and exposure to diverse development work scopes.

Skills:

Excellent project management skills, strong communication, analytical abilities, interpersonal skills and diverse exposure to the process of field development.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Oil and Gas

Notes: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Interface Manager role at Mubadala Energy and includes standard job posting information.