Assala Energy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations. We are looking for a Group Projects and Engineering Manager to oversee major above-ground project activities in Gabon. In this capacity, you will be responsible for ensuring project success from concept to execution, providing technical expertise, and aligning projects with business objectives.
Responsibilities
* Develop project business cases and evaluate options to meet requirements
* Ensure appropriate engineering work is completed for AFE reviews
* Review and approve detailed design requirements, engineering deliverables, and schedules
* Oversee subcontracted engineering scopes to ensure compliance
* Implement effective and integrated project execution strategies
* Work closely with the project management and engineering teams in the subsidiaries and ensure proper execution of the job within the specified scope
* Identify and address potential project risks affecting cost and schedule
* Support corporate activities such as insurance processes, abandonment costs, and performance reviews
* Manage engineering activities to support Assala Energy yearly corporate activities (insurances process, abandonment costs, business performance review,)
* Leverage technical expertise to support pre-project planning and new business initiatives
* Develop and oversee Opex/Capex project plans to achieve long-term business goals, implementing tools to track subsidiary project performance and drive improvements
* Ensure technical assurance for all Gabon surface projects, covering budget, planning, and resource allocation
* Lead the management of Assala's GHG database and implement advanced field monitoring technologies for fugitive emissions detection and leak repair
* Serve as the technical authority for Assala's Asset Integrity and Pipeline Management, guiding both short- and long-term strategies
* Uphold Assala Group's process safety and project management policies, ensuring compliance and best practices
Qualifications
* Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Chartered Engineer qualification
* 15+ years of experience in Process/Petrochemicals and onshore/offshore oil & gas sectors
* Expertise in technical management for large-scale projects, asset operations, integrity management, process safety, commissioning and decommissioning
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
* Proficiency in French is a plus
* Strong technical background in engineering and project management
* Proven leadership skills
* Ability to identify and address project risks and issues
* Capability to develop and implement long-term business strategies
* Understanding of process safety and project management policies
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
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