Project Head

Job Description : PROJECT HEAD CHEMICALS NAMIBIA Lead project execution teams at green & brown field projects and coach them to adopt best engineering and construction practices. Coordinate with all functions from conceptualization to commissioning phases of project & ensure successful completion of projects by exceeding stakeholder expectations. Carry out feasibility studies, Cost estimation for project proposals & initiate management approvals. Identify & select contractors, Licensors, EPC, PMC consultants in compliant with organization laid down procedures. Communication: Operations (Production, Maintenance, SHES), Procurement, Finance, Leadership team. Corporate: Process technology, HSES and Legal team. Detail engineering, Environmental & Legal Consultants specific to specialty chemical industry. Suppliers, Fabricators & service providers: - Mechanical, Electrical & instrumentations, Civil Equipment fabricators and service providers- Domain specialty chemical. Various Government offices for licensing part. Provide strong and decisive project leadership throughout project life cycle till product validation/commercial trial by shouldering key role in technology transfer/basic and detail engineering development from technology supplier. Lead internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and align all the stakeholders to meet project goals, deadlines, and schedule for flawless execution of projects. Coordinate with EPCM consultant, Site construction team for right HSES and construction work practices and methodologies are established on site for project execution. Ensure legal / regulatory compliance & functional requirements are meet by efficient planning and management of complex green & brown field projects activities right from conceptualization to commissioning, product validation & commercial production out of plant. Conduct periodic Meetings with project team members to identify and resolve issues. Define project teams deliverables and ensure that they are adhered with fine balance between Quality, Time, and Cost. Conduct post project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements and manage internal customer satisfaction during project transition period. Define and implement a robust project review mechanism to ensure project deliverables are meet within approved budget, time & risk are escalated to appropriate level. Responsible for right design, procurement, and execution of projects by effective contributions in equipment and contractor’s techno-commercial evaluation, selection of right supplier and service providers. Approve ITP/QAP for equipment and packages, keep track of Critical activities / deliveries that could affect project schedule. Monitor & tracking of project progress ensuring time, cost, quality, safety, and risk throughout project life cycle, delivering flawless execution of project, conduct meetings, and Prepare and Submit Project progress reporting. Complete project documentation and project handover as per agreed terms. University Graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Certification courses in MS Project / Primavera will have an advantage. Minimum 15–20-year experience in Project management in Chemical plants, out of which 3-4 years candidate should have worked as a Project site lead role, managing entire life cycle stages of project investment in the range of USD. 500 to 2000 MILLION On site field execution experience is must. Well conversant with industry best practices for project engineering to ensure construction job safety, quality of project work. Excellent interpersonal skills and network within region. Experience in dealing with large construction manpower and site contractors and consultant team management. Knowledge of international and national codes, standards & regulations applicable to Chemical plants. Should have hands on experience in using MS Project / Primavera, 3D modelling tools, preparing and development of drawings, layouts, General Arrangements, design specification, tender documentation etc. Basic knowledge of other disciplines like Civil, Electrical, Instrument & Chemical engineering has added advantage. The role will involve travelling to other project locations.

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