Project Manager (TAR Lead)

Description

• Completion of one onshore site visit (to the onshore storage base) and one offshore visit (to either East Azeri, West Chirag or Chirag platforms) per quarter to assess performance of PD&MS individuals, and have them feel a PD&MS management presence. Attitude towards safety and sound working practices should be assessed as far as possible, and to remind employees of minimum PD&MS expectations. Liaison should take place with the local site management to gain feedback on PD&MS performance. (N.B. This is BP Caspian specific responsibility)
• Assurance of competence of project personnel under Project Manager control. Identification of personnel shortfalls and submission of proposal to Project Delivery Manager / Country Manager for solutions such as training, coaching or other measures
• Overseeing and approval of all project budgets expenditure and revenues and for monitoring of same at a meaningful frequency
• Demonstrate and promote PD&MS QHSE principles and lead by example.
• Ensure unsafe activities are challenged.
• Establish and implement project meetings whether internally or externally at Client premises and ensure their frequency and repetition
• Periodic review of company procedures and policies and development and improvement of same to meet expectations and ensuring integration where required Input to, operational personnel recruitment, training and resource allocation, ensuring the right people are in the right positions
• Convene and chair periodic project meetings and project reviews with clear and concise actions agreed and executed
• Establishing a good working relationship and rapport with Company and Client project team members alike to ensure project harmony
• Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner
• Establishing and setting clear goals and priorities for all projects
• Ensuring project related Company sales are maximised and up to date with all potential delays mitigated
• Ensuring Appraise, Select, Define, Onshore and Offshore Execute and Close-out Phases, or parts thereof, of all projects are driven and delivered safely in line with, or ahead of expectations
• Ensuring adherence to the formal contract in place
• Assessment of resourced headcount and management of same
• Ensuring robust technical and commercial change control mechanisms / procedures are in place and are being adhered to diligently
• Providing direction and support to project personnel to achieve or exceed targets and KPl's
• Responsible for managing all Client and Vendor interfaces to ensure seamless project execution is achieved
• Ensuring all projects are effectively completed strictly in accordance with the requirements of the contract as a minimum, and that adequate resources Group wide are in place to meet those requirements
• Ensure direct report performance reviews are carried out within the required timescales
• Development of Training Plans for direct report Azeri National resources, and regular monitoring of performance against the Training Plan (NB: This is a BP Caspian specific responsibility)
• Ensure all supervised personnel are aware of continuous improvement issues of new technology
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting and planning
• Demonstrate and promote PD&MS values and lead by example.

Requirements

• Understanding of interfaces between various engineering disciplines
• Demonstrable experience in anticipating and resolving problems and contingency planning capabilities
• Degree qualified in an Engineering or Project Management discipline
• Adherence to the Company Integrated Management System
• Masters degree in relevant discipline (preferred)
• Demonstrable understanding of drilling operations and maintenance activities
• Experience in the use of Planning software
• Adherence to the requirements of best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties. In particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design, provision and use of tools, equipment and systems
• Membership of a recognised professional body
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Demonstrable experience in an offshore industry project role including construction activities through to close-out
• Proactive identification of potential issues / conflicts and timely resolution of same
• Project Management Training – PMI or APM accredited
• Operational input to Senior Management Review meetings
• Significant demonstrable experience in a similar position
• Experience in managing and developing others
• Compliance with Quality Assurance, Health and Safety and Environmental Policies
• Offshore certification (preferred)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Understanding and positively reacting to Client needs in an expedient and proactive manner
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of drilling rig equipment and systems
• Demonstration of safe approach in design and working practises
• Financial and contractual awareness coupled with sound commercial judgement
• Understanding of relevant oil & gas industry codes and standards

Benefits

• Training and development of Project Engineers
• Go the extra mile

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance