R&D Engr/Scientist II

Job Description 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.