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Reimagine What’s Possible
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.- Hands-on Project Management
- Take a proactive, hands-on approach to project execution
- Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from scope development to commissioning
- Ensure safe and successful execution of projects in the field.
2.- Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a diverse team, including project controllers, document controllers, contract managers, and junior project engineers
- Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team
3.- Project Performance Monitoring
- Utilize project metrics to monitor progress effectively
- Hold EPC contractors accountable for maintaining budget and schedule
- Develop and implement specific project execution strategies
4.- Contract Management
Manage contracts throughout project lifecycles
Negotiate and resolve contract disputes and claims effectively
5.- Stakeholder Communication
- Communicate project strategies and status to all stakeholders, including upper management
- Collaborate with various departments (operations, finance, supply chain, safety) to ensure alignment and compliance
6.- Safety and Compliance
- Ensure all contractors and suppliers adhere to Air Products' safety regulations and zero-injury goal
- Conduct and participate in process hazard reviews, HAZOP studies, and cold eye reviews
- Uphold high standards of housekeeping and conduct regular inspections
7.- Resource Management
- Define project tasks and resource requirements
- Manage project resource allocation progressively
- Develop accurate estimates, funding documents, schedules, and manpower requirements.
8.- Financial Management
- Provide ongoing forecasts and maintain projects on budget
- Work with procurement and purchasing to negotiate equipment, materials, and services within cost targets
9.- Technical Collaboration
- Coordinate with internal technical resources on project technical and safety issues
- Ensure projects meet operability needs of customers
- Adhere to inherent process safety principles in all design and execution phases
10.- Quality Assurance
- Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews
- Close out Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs) with all actions and recommendations completed before handover.
11.- Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate and assess project progress and results
- Conduct "lessons learned" sessions for future improvements
12.- Customer Relations
- Coordinate with customers on third-party project safety compliance and work permitting issues
- Handle high-level communication with customers and internal/external stakeholders
13.- Project Documentation
- Oversee project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are maintained and updated
- Manage project close-out documentation and handover to operations
14.-Technology Integration
- Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) effectively
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with various departments to ensure integrated project delivery
- Coordinate with Air Products Qudra's internal technical resources on complex issues
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Engineering or other technical undergraduate degree (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical).
- 10-15 years experience in industrial gases, oil and gas, and/or petrochemical industry.
- ERP (SAP) project development and Implementation experience is preferred.
- Proven track record in the chemical, oil and gas, or petrochemical industry in project execution, engineering management, or construction management. Experience in a multi-national company with excellent EHS performance/culture is highly desirable
- Must be self-starter, and have project management experience to be able to work independently and coordinate efforts among support and leadership resources.
- Role model within Project Engineering function:
- High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
- Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
- Basic understanding of the process technologies employed in operations of Air Products Qudra facilities.
- Able to handle high-level communication with customer and internal/external stakeholders and others as warranted.
SKILLS
- Strong organizational and project management skills. Experience with Primavera, Microsoft Project, or other Project Management tools is required.
- Demonstrates practical industrial field experience with strong leadership and communications skills.
- Must have a hands-on and proactive approach with clear accountability in steering the project execution safely and consistent with Air Products Qudra requirements.
- Demonstrates experience working in an international or multi-national organization and appreciation of international cultures. Preferred to have exposure to matrix reporting.
- Needs a business and customer service focus and passion for quality.
- Possess critical thinking skills and can build trust and confidence with frontline workers, supervisors, and management .
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are a pre-requisite
- Confident and assertive with a self-motivated approach and flexible attitude. Has the ability to overcome obstacles to solve problems & achieve results. Can cope with pressure and work to tight deadlines.
- A personal commitment to corporate values & objectives and towards a culture of continuous improvement.
- A personal commitment to continuous self-development and flexibility to work outside normal working hours to meet commitments.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and enthusiasm about his/her mission. To respect and work positively with others and create an inclusive workplace which generates credibility & confidence in others.
- Excellent influencing skills are a major requirement for the job holder.
- Strong relationship-building skills, leading to successfully interacting with stakeholders at all levels within a multicultural environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably in Arabic and English. Multi-lingual capability is an advantage.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
