R&D Engr/Scientist II

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Management:

• Project Delivery: Accountable for the timely delivery of R&D Capital projects, ensuring they stay within the agreed constraints of budget, resources, and timeframe.
• Execution Strategy: Supervise final negotiations and provide the execution strategy, including the project charter, for allocated projects.
• Schedule Management: Ensure the R&D capital project schedule baseline is signed by all involved parties at the beginning of the project.
• Project Oversight: Manage the overall R&D capital project schedule during the execution phase to ensure all milestones are met.
• Team Management: Lead and manage the project team, ensuring project goals and objectives are achieved while maintaining or improving cost, schedule, quality, and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) targets.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Client & Partner Relations: Lead negotiations with clients, partners, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution and resolve disputes effectively.

Quality and Process Management:

• Operating Standards: Establish, implement, and maintain operating standards to ensure high-quality project results and customer satisfaction.
• Project Reviews: Prepare and conduct project reviews as requested to ensure the project remains aligned with goals and expectations.
• Return of Experience: Capture and document best practices and return of experience to improve future project execution.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and main contractors to ensure effective project operation and conflict resolution.
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure that the project results meet or exceed customer expectations and achieve the desired outcomes.

Technical/Functional Authority:

• HS&E Compliance: Follow and promote HS&E policies and ensure that all project personnel are aware of and adhere to these policies and requirements.
• Process Design and Feasibility: Advise on the safe design and construction of laboratory and pilot plant test facilities. Evaluate the technical feasibility of both internal and external project proposals.
• Critical to Quality (CTQ) Requirements: Ensure that all projects meet the Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements as defined by business leadership.
• Process Optimization: Use commercial simulation programs to optimize process designs and technologies.
• Techno-Economic Analysis: Perform techno-economic analysis of pilot and demonstration plant processes to ensure competitive capital and operating costs.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and manage the technical knowledge base for pilot plant engineering, design, and construction.
• Technology Integration: Evaluate and integrate developments in other technology areas for application in the assigned technology domain.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from a reputed institute.
• 8-10 years of experience in relevant roles in the gas, oil, petrochemical, power, or refining industries.
• Travel: Must be eligible for international travel, specifically to the United States.

Additional Experience/Skills:

• Industry-Specific Expertise: Experience in designing and managing projects within industries such as gas, oil, petrochemical, power, or refining.
• Project Management: Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects from initiation through execution and completion.

Skills & Competencies:

• Project Management: Strong leadership and experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of process engineering, simulations, and techno-economic analysis.
• Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage client and partner relationships effectively.
• Risk & Quality Management: Strong skills in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and optimizing project outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely project delivery within budget.
• Achievement of EHS, cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Successful resolution of disputes and smooth coordination with all stakeholders.
• Implementation of best practices and return of experience for continuous improvement.