Manager Joint Ventures Growth & Development

Oman Refinery; Muscat; On-site; OMR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Refinery is seeking an experienced candidate to manage and oversee growth and development activities across its Joint Venture asset portfolio in Muscat. The role involves leading technical evaluations and ensuring compliance with industry standards while maximizing economic recovery and asset value.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering, have a strong background in stakeholder management, and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Proficiency in English is required, while Arabic is desirable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong background in asset management and technical evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline assessments for joint venture assets.
• Represent OQEP at meetings with JV partners and government bodies.
• Develop and review production and cost forecasts for JV assets.
• Lead audits and due diligence assessments for JV facilities.

Skills

Geoscience knowledge

Petroleum Engineering

Stakeholder management

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or MBA)

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Manage and deliver expert oversight of growth and development activities across OQEP’s Joint Venture asset portfolio, ensuring robust evaluation, monitoring and strategic alignment of JV assets operated by joint venture partners and International Oil Companies (IOCs). Accountable for driving integrated technical reviews, Field Development Plan assessments, Work Program and Budget evaluations, reserves estimation oversight, and business performance monitoring across multiple JV blocks. Ensure full compliance with applicable Exploration and Production Sharing Agreements (EPSAs) and Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) while championing rigorous asset management, due diligence, and optimization for maximum economic recovery. Lead and develop a high-performing team to protect OQEP’s investment interests and maximize OQEP’s value share across its Joint Ventures portfolio. The position will act in accordance with OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements, standards, and national objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multi-discipline assessments for joint venture assets with primary focus on petroleum engineering evaluations, asset performance reviews and integrated business assessments.
• Represent OQEP at technical and governance meetings with JV partners and government authorities, ensuring OQEP’s strategic and commercial interests are effectively communicated and protected.
• Direct the analysis and critical evaluation of OQEP JV asset performance, ensuring alignment with agreed Field Development Plans and reservoir surveillance plans proposed by operators, and drive optimization for maximum economic recovery.
• Lead the development of alternative asset development strategies in collaboration with relevant functions to address market changes, anticipated disruptions, and evolving operating conditions.
• Oversee the review and validation of technical reserves estimation and reporting for all JV assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with industry standards and OQEP requirements.
• Direct the scrutiny of upstream exploration and development investment expenditures across JV assets, ensuring asset value to OQEP and other stakeholders is preserved, optimized, and not compromised.
• Champion the identification and delivery of cost-effective, performance-enhancing solutions to support asset development decision-making at the JV portfolio level.
• Oversee the development and critical review of production and cost forecasts for JV assets, ensuring robustness, alignment with approved budgets and business planning requirements.
• Provide management oversight of all JV growth and development projects, ensuring continuous monitoring, proactive identification of opportunities, and timely escalation of risks and recommendations to VP Joint Ventures.
• Manage the evaluation and award process for requests for proposals covering professional and contracted services, ensuring contract administration delivers compliance, value for money and quality of service.
• Direct JV audit reviews and cost and production allocation reviews, ensuring OQEP’s positions are accurately represented, defended and documented.
• Oversee due diligence assessments of JV asset facilities and infrastructure, ensuring OQEP’s investments are protected and strategic decisions are well-informed.
• Lead reviews of JV asset Field Development Plans, providing authoritative technical and commercial input to optimize outcomes for OQEP across all JV blocks.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the JV Growth and Development team; train, mentor and coach team members and monitor progress.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the VP Joint Ventures.
• Strong interactions with Internal: Joint Ventures, Exploration, Business Development, Finance, Legal and other relevant Commercial functions; External: JV partners, IOCs, government ministries and regulatory authorities, external consultants and advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience, or a related engineering discipline is required. Postgraduate qualification (MSc or MBA) is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required). Arabic – native (desirable).
• 8+ years of experience in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, or related fields.
• Well-rounded professional with strong background in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, adaptable and motivated general management strategist; strong leadership and people management skills with ability to develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with ability to engage effectively with JV partners, IOCs, government authorities, and senior internal leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with sound judgment balancing technical, financial, and contractual considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentation.
• Results-oriented with strong planning, prioritization, and organizational capabilities; collaborative mindset to drive alignment across functions and partner organizations.
• Resilient and adaptable in a complex, multi-stakeholder JV operating environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Deep knowledge of upstream oil and gas asset management, petroleum engineering principles, and JV governance structures.
• Strong understanding of JOAs, EPSAs/concession agreements, and JV reporting and audit requirements.
• Ability to direct technical and commercial feasibility assessments and integrated asset reviews.
• Experience in business planning, production forecasting, cost control, and performance tracking in a JV or upstream context.
• Financial modelling and investment analysis capabilities; familiarity with reserves estimation methodologies and reporting standards (e.g., SPE-PRMS).