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Location : Pune

Department : Project Execution

Reporting to – Department Head     

Academic Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical / Chemical

Years of Work Experience – Min. 15-20 Years, Core Project Management experience of handling LSTK Projects related to Oil & Gas, Petroleum Refinery, Bio-Ethanol, Compressed Bio-Gas Processing / Up-gradation plants from Concept to Commissioning phase; with Contract value ranging from 25-50 MN USD. Proven track record in Project Execution, Engineering Management, or Construction Management.

About GPE :

Gas Processing Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (GPE) was founded in 2010 to build modular process plants and equipment for the world market by harnessing Indian engineering and manufacturing. Over the last decade, we have become a leading player in modularization of gas dehydration, separation, purification and compression. We are EIL approved, ISO 9001, 45001, NB and ASME U certified. Our team has experience of installing, commissioning and operating plants in India, Africa, North America, Middle East, South East Asia and CIS. We are deeply passionate about Energy Transition and committed to the Global Biofuel Alliance by:

• Bringing critical modularization know-how from the oil & gas industry to CBG – We are one of the world’s leading micro-modularization companies approved by several key buyers including EIL
• Bringing proven European technology for biogas upgradation to India which ensures high purity biomethane with lowest methane loss and power consumption.
• Engineering and supplying modular plants for biogas upgradation projects in Europe and North America.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Project Management
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to project execution
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from scope development to commissioning
• Ensure Flawless Project Execution with close eye on Schedule – Cost – Quality and Safety
• Team Leadership
• Manage and mentor a diverse team, including project controllers, document controllers, contract managers, and associate project engineers
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team
• Project Performance Monitoring
• Evolve and Utilize project metrics to monitor periodic progress effectively. Expected to be well versed with Progress dashboard metrics e.g. Manpower Histogram, Progress S Curve, Weightages and Percentage completion.
• Hold regular review meeting with all stakeholders incl. EPC contractors and develop a mechanism to measure / monitor their progress making them accountable for maintaining budget and schedule
• Develop and implement specific project execution strategies
• Contract Management
• Manage contracts throughout project lifecycles
• Punctual in submitting Change Order Claims and ability to chase effectively till they get settled.
• Negotiate and resolve contract disputes and claims effectively
• Stakeholder Communication
• Communicate project strategies and status to all stakeholders, including Senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Stores & Logistics, Finance and Accounts etc.) to ensure alignment and compliance
• Safety and Compliance
• Ensure all contractors and suppliers adhere to GPE’s and end user’s safety regulations and zero-injury goal
• Conduct and participate in process hazard reviews, HAZOP studies, and cold eye reviews
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping at Project sites and conduct regular audits / inspections
• Resource and Schedule Management
• Good at Planning, Scheduling and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation. Hands-on exposure to MS Projects, Primavera P6 at Proficient level is desirable. Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop accurate estimates, schedules, and manpower requirements.
• Manage project resource allocation progressively. Analyze the schedule constraints and jointly work out with team the remedies / corrective actions to mitigate the risk.
• Financial Management
• Exposure to Cash Flow Statement for the project, Billing Break-up, and invoicing timelines.
• Punctual in case of Invoicing and Payment collection.
• Target orientation especially in case of Periodic Revenue Realization targets.
• Work closely with procurement and purchasing to negotiate equipment, materials, and services to operate within cost targets
• Technical Collaboration
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments on project technical and safety issues
• Ensure projects meet operability needs of customers
• Adhere to inherent process safety principles in all design and execution phases
• Quality Assurance
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews
• Close out Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs) with all actions and recommendations completed before handover.
• Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate and assess project progress and results
• Conduct Project Closure Review meeting, carry our delay analysis, Compile “lessons learnt” sessions for future improvements
• Customer Satisfaction & Retention
• Handle high-level communication with customers and internal/external stakeholders
• Collect Customer Satisfaction survey feedback, for future improvements
• Project Documentation
• Oversee project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are maintained and updated
• Manage project close-out documentation and handover to operations
• System / Technology Orientation
• Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) effectively
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with various departments to ensure integrated project delivery

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.  Hands-on experience with Primavera, Microsoft Project, or other Project Management tools is required.
• Demonstrates practical industrial field experience with strong leadership and communications skills.
• Must have a hands-on and proactive approach with clear accountability in steering the project execution safely and consistent with GPE and End User requirements.
• Demonstrates experience working in an international or multi-national organization and appreciation of international cultures.
• Needs to have Business acumen, Customer Service focus and Passion for Quality.
• Must be self-starter, and have project management experience to be able to work independently and coordinate efforts among support and leadership resources.
• Possess critical thinking skills and can build trust and confidence with frontline workers, supervisors, and management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are a pre-requisite
• Confident and assertive with a self-motivated approach and flexible attitude. Has the ability to overcome obstacles to solve problems & achieve results. Can cope with pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• A personal commitment to corporate values & objectives and towards a culture of continuous improvement.
• A personal commitment to continuous self-development and flexibility to work outside normal working hours to meet commitments.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and enthusiasm about his/her mission. To respect and work positively with others and create an inclusive workplace which generates credibility & confidence in others.
• Excellent influencing skills are a major requirement for the job holder.
• Strong relationship-building skills, leading to successfully interacting with stakeholders at all levels within a multicultural environment.
• Able to handle high-level communication with customer and internal/external stakeholders and others as warranted
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Presentation skills are essential.
• Credentials demonstrating experience in Project Management e.g. PMP, IPMA shall be a plus point.

Instruction for Application

• Please read the JD carefully before submitting your application.
• All applications must be supported with updated resume.
• Please visit our company website www.gasprocessing.in for more details.
• In case of any queries, please contact our HR department.