Operations Project Manager

About the role

The Operations Project Manager acts as Operations Owner Representative, bridging the Operations team and the Projects & Development team from concept through final investment decision, engineering, procurement and construction, until handover. The role ensures projects are safe, operable, maintainable and fit for purpose, without affecting the safety and reliability of the Terminal.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate projects so they are safe to operate, operable, maintainable and fit for purpose, with good quality of work
• Manage all interfaces between Operations and Projects & Development, covering the full project lifecycle
• Proactively identify, mitigate and manage risks to the safety and reliability of Terminal operations
• Provide regular, accurate and comprehensive project progress reports aligned with the VP, Operations
• Work with Operations Managers to build resourcing plans and with Human Resources on recruiting, acquiring or demobilising resources
• Coordinate project activities with the Operations team and coach and develop project reports
• Maintain a positive, open and honest working environment that encourages teamwork

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of operations experience and 5 years as project manager for full-phase projects worth more than $100 million, preferably in Chemical or Oil and Gas
• LNG or other cryogenic process experience is beneficial
• Leadership skills and a track record managing complex tasks in a team
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with management, authorities and external stakeholders

Required skills

• Good understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement practices and construction drivers, able to resolve conflicts
• Understanding of management of change and its role in maintaining technical integrity
• Budgeting, forecasting, cost and schedule control, and risk management