Start Up Lead
Working Location
Qatar Onshore - Ras Laffan / Doha
Contract Type
Contract
Contract Duration: 15 months initial contract with a possibility of extension
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Operations deliverables within the assigned project from EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, Commissioning, Start-up, and Handover of the running facility to Asset operations.
- Develop and execute the Start-up/Shutdown plan and align with other Asset stakeholders if required.
- Analyse tasks to be completed prior to Start-up/Shutdown and establish key interfaces to ensure a smooth transition from commissioning to Start-up and operational readiness.
- Lead the start-up organization through the start-up phase until stable operation, making day-to-day decisions to ensure project compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
- Assist with management of manpower requirements for Start-up/Shutdown activities and ensure technical competency of operations staff.
- Advise project management, engineering, and construction to ensure Start-up/Brownfield requirements are incorporated to maintain plant operability and personnel safety.
- Review and endorse key Start-up/Brownfield methods, procedures, and schedules; ensure Operations procedures are developed in line with project timelines.
- Implement performance reviews for supervised personnel, ensuring they receive appropriate technical assistance and on-the-job training for professional development.
- Coordinate the close out of operational risks, ensure operational safety, and provide solutions using initiative, standard procedures, and acquired knowledge.
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, cold eye review, start-up readiness audits, and risk assessment studies. Contribute to and report in the incident and near miss investigation process.
- Lead permit to work (PTW) system for project work in Start-up/Brownfield areas, ensuring safe execution of work.
- Ensure all activities comply with Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality policies, regulations, and standards.
- Contribute to the development of Qatari employees for expatriate hires.
- Observe all company firewall policies and competition laws compliance.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience: At least 8 years' experience in gas operations, including 3 years in project development activities (commissioning and start-up).
- Technical and Business Skills:
- Understanding of operability assurance processes, business planning, business controls, project management, environmental regulations, and safety systems.
- Strong planning, budget management, and organizational skills.
- Leadership and consensus-building abilities.
- Computer literacy, including use of MS Office applications.
- Experience managing projects with a focus on commissioning and starting up new facilities.
- Ability to work and make decisions under highly stressful conditions.
- Behavioural Competencies:
- SHE Understanding
- Quality/Quantity of Work
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Trust and Empowerment
- Initiative/Commitment
- Teamwork/Supporting Others
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication and Information Sharing
- Service Orientation
- Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Job Knowledge
- Supervising Others