OQ8 - Vice President, TSD

Job title

VP TSD

Grade

Stream

Downstream

Function

TSD-OQ8

Location

Duqm

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

COO OQ8

Direct reports

Job purposeManages, planning and organizing the implementation of the Technical Support Services \& Quality Assurance at OQ8 by delegated authority from OQ8 COO direction \& scope, as Technical Service provider of Technical services (asset integrity, engineering, process optimization, projects, laboratory) to deliver all services (technical / management advice/ support) for the support of downstream business objectives \& ultimate technical Authority for the standards of asset integrity, discipline engineering (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil), project engineering, process engineering, and laboratory) and Custodian of the Design and Engineering practices and Process Licenses, in a matrix organization that encompasses with the vertical line and in partnership with the different owner of assets to deliver effective (quality) and efficient (cost) services to Asset Owners to meet OMT objectives based on short business plans \& long term strategy, advises and support including the verification of the specifications for process materials, chemicals, catalyst, utilities for Operations, process owner of XOW (Operating Window), RBI (Risk Based Inspection), MOC (Management of Change), SIL/SIS, (Safeguarding Instrumented Systems), PVP (Project Value Processes), AI/PSM (Asset Integrity Management) and associated tools/systems and SAP PS (SAP Projects) to support the gross margin and profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying \& developing talent people to as feeder for TSD talent pipeline; in order to ensure the efficient quality and value added services to OQ8 customers, give the effective engineer solutions and commit the technical requirements to optimize business performance and in turn profitability, reinforcing a culture of safety compliance, facilities, operations and activities in terms of Industry best international practices and provide a safe working environment for OQ8 operations.

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values \& Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman’s government \& other legal justification’s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Strategy

• Develop the departmental strategy in line with the functional strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies across TSD Services.
• Ensure that departmental strategies and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, which are aligned with the vision and mission of TSD Services.
• Enhance, grow” strategy targets to improve the operational and therewith business efficiency of the current asset base (“Achieve”), focuses on the acronym “RITE.

Process Engineering* Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process engineering including the assessment and resolution of complex operational problems in OQ8 assets related with process optimization / process control and product quality, including the analysis, data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to optimize production, * Provide oversight of work undertaken by the Process Optimisation unit, with regard to identifying methods/areas of improvement to processes and equipment by reviewing plans as supplied by the Unit Head and maintaining high-level contact with the Supply Chain function in order to lower operating costs and maximise profitability. * Continuous Improvement: Work on continuous improvement initiatives, employing methodologies like Six Sigma or Lean, to enhance overall process efficiency and reduce waste. * Process Simulation: Utilize process simulation software to model different scenarios and assess the impact of process changes before implementation.

Process Control \& Optimization

• Ensure the proper application of various techniques, technologies, and strategies to maintain, optimize, and enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of refining processes.
• Ensures the Real-time Monitoring suing advanced sensors and monitoring tools to track various parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical compositions in real-time.
• Ensures the proper identification of inefficiencies and optimize process parameters to improve product yield, quality, and energy efficiency.
• Manage and optimize OQ8 Units / processes using DCS, which allows centralized control of various units and equipment.
• Implement Advanced Process Control (APC) strategies to automate complex control algorithms, enabling precise control over critical variables.
• Evaluate and optimize alarm systems to reduce alarm fatigue and ensure operators can effectively respond to critical alarms.
• Ensures that Process control not only optimized for efficiency but also adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements by leading the implementation of advanced control strategies, monitoring systems, and safety measures, for OQ8 assets to operate reliably, safely, and cost-effectively, contributing to their overall success.
• Ensures the proper measures of the effectiveness of a Safety Instrumented within a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) to reduce the risk associated with a specific hazard providing a layer of protection to prevent accidents, considering the sensors, logic solvers, and final control elements that act to bring the process to a safe state when necessary, mitigating risks to personnel, the environment, and equipment.

Laboratory Services Oversees the provision of Laboratory services for TSD considering technical standards / codes / culture of safety compliance and quality improvement, to support the overall safe smooth and reliable operations. Comply with license to operate requirements with integrity, availability /utilization, energy consumption, cost, emergency response, and product(s).

Asset Integrity Services

• Owner of Asset Integrity
• Implement inspection programs to assess the integrity of refinery equipment, structures, and assets.
• Develop corrosion management strategies to prevent and mitigate corrosion-related issues in refinery assets.
• Owner of RBI (Risk Based Inspection). Coordinate non-destructive testing and integrity assessments to evaluate the health of critical refinery components.

Provide oversight of the Inspection Services team and their work across the plant with regard to ongoing monitoring planned inspections and failure monitoring to ensure that instruments and machinery are inspected to industry standards or other regulatory codes.
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Engineering Services

• Provide leadership and guidance to mechanical, instrument, civil, electrical, document control, and contracts engineering teams.
• Implement robust documentation control systems to manage engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Ensure that the Engineering Services Unit provide quality and timely engineering solutions to existing assets where design issues are identified, by providing final approval to large-scale feasibility reports, engineering solution budgets and procurement and construction plans to ensure that all areas of the plant are provided with the highest levels of engineering support.

Projects Management:

• Oversee engineering aspects of new projects, expansions, and modifications within the refinery.
• Manage refinery projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Provide oversight of the work of the Project Management team as they conduct the approved work of the Engineering Services team to ensure that large-scale technical services work is delivered within OQ8 effectively and to budget.

Owner of PVP (Project Value Processes) and associated tools/systems and SAP PS (SAP Projects)

Reliability Services

• Implement reliability engineering practices vast transformation programme to establish better and best practices to lift the operational integrity and availability of the existing manufacturing plants and optimize the performance and lifespan of refinery equipment.
• Ensure that the new assets that are being built, and people who are being hired, integrate seamlessly with the existing plants \& organization, since it is this very integration that yields the premium profitability of the combined businesses.

Budget* Oversee the consolidation and recommend the TSD budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon. * Ensure that decisions and actions consider commercial opportunity and economic reality.

Reports

• Ensure that all reports of TSD Services are prepared timely and accurately and meet OQ8 requirements, policies, and standards.

Compliance* Develop and oversee the implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of TSD Services activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service. * Ensure policies, procedures and controls the at TSD Services function. * Ensure compliance to all relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environment and quality. * Guarantee employee safety, security, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Continuous Improvements

• Lead and direct the management of change through continuous improvement of departmental systems, processes and practices considering ‘international best practice, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand initiative-taking action plans.

Provide Process Optimisation with regard to identifying methods/areas of improvement.
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Talent Management

• Providing challenge to talented people so they can find and give their very personal best.
• Collectively, this yields the culture of excellence that this sort of business ambition demands.
• Manage the effective achievement of TSD Services objectives through the leadership of the associated departments, setting individual objectives, recruiting qualified staff, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – in order to maximise subordinate and departmental performance.
• Define an optimum organisation structure for the TSD Services departments so that resources are optimally utilised, and communication can take place in an efficient manner.

Key interactions Internal: Heads of Operations, HSE, Maintenance Services, Refinery Operations, Expansion Projects, Supply Chain, HR, Strategy and Business Development, Corporate Support, the Group CEO and the COO, Internal Tender Board External: Major licensing companies, owners of patents, suppliers (of chemicals, catalysts etc.), government tender boards, ministries.

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum qualification required is a Bachelors’ degree in Engineering of Chemistry •

Language requirementsExcellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required))

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 16 years of relevant experience from technical, process engineering, control \& optimization, engineering, engineering, engineering, reliability, integrity and lab services within the oil and gas industry with minimum 10 years’ experience in leadership roles.
• Knowledge and experience working across all the verticals within Technical Services and Quality Assurance.
• Previous experience of managing one of these verticals
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Experience working in blue-chip Oil and Gas Companies.
• Very high levels of leadership skills, with a track record of successful management in the Power \& Energy sector subject to change in a competitive market environment.

• An understanding of the dynamic of Omani Refinery sector is desirable and the factors influencing its direction and development.

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Advanced skills in MS Office and professional accounting software (Competent IT skills).
• Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly
• Leadership skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts
• Demonstrate responsibility for profit management in a large geographically disperses organization with business divisions.
• Must be capable of working in a professional team environment and liaise with external parties and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and personal skills,