Startup 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