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Reimagine What’s Possible

Purpose

This key position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and preparing all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities associated with various assets of BHIG including but not limited to SATORP, SASREF, Jubail Industrial Gases Hub [JIGH], reporting directly to Project Controls Manger in Operation Project Management Team.

The Lead Planner TAR will focus on developing and implementing Turnaround plans such that the equipment integrity and plant reliability is maintained at the lowest sustainable cost to BHIG, consistent with the facility’s asset management plan.

Nature & Scope

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinate for the development, execution, and management of SATORP /SASREF/JIGH TAR with range of $5M to $50M.

• Coordinate for the development, planning and execution of diverse brownfield projects ranging from $25K-$5M plant improvements.

• Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams through all TARs /Projects phases, including scope development, technical bid evaluation, execution of final handover to operations team.

• Support and work with Project Controls Manager to develop and implement strategic TAR/Project execution plans, ensuring alignment with BHIG's goals and stakeholder expectations

• Utilize advanced project management tools to monitor progress, maintain budgets, and adhere to schedules

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and BHIG's zero-injury objective

• Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes effectively throughout project lifecycles

• Conduct thorough project evaluations and "lessons learned" sessions to drive operational excellence

Principal Accountabilities:

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all activities comply with company HSE standards and statutory regulations.
• Actively lead, participate, and support all BHIG safety programs, safe work practices, good housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
• Responsible to ensure all the EH&S standards/procedures are followed along with best industrial practice throughout the life cycle of turnaround including shutdowns.
• Provide support to review safety plans for all outages work to be carried out and ensure its execution
• Incorporate risk assessments and mitigation plans into work packages.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIMOPS, and safety reviews. Quality:
• Prepare the KPIs for quality compliance for all the turnaround under BHIG.
• Review the Quality plan along with other discipline leads and ensure all the required formats / ITP / QP are reviewed and approved from authorized parties.
• Support QA/QC organization to implement the QA/QC plan for all the Turnaround and projects being executed during the outages.

Turnaround Planning

• Support the planning team to oversee, implement, maintain, and support the continued development of enterprise management tools such as Primavera P3, P6, MS project etc. and contract management tools.
• Support and review the manpower and equipment histogram and provide the guidance inline with scope definition.
• Work with planning team to identify the critical path and define all the necessary actions to control critical path during planning and execution phase.
• Work with other stakeholders for the material identification, procurement and on time availability before execution
• Develop detailed work scopes and job plans for turnaround activities.
• Prepare work packages, procedures, manpower requirements, and execution strategies.
• Scope of work
• Drawings and P&IDs
• Safety requirements
• Material take-offs (MTO)
• Quality and inspection requirements
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required.
• Conduct site surveys and field verification to validate job requirements.
• Support development of turnaround schedules and resource-loaded plans.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Inspection, and Contractors.
• Identify critical path activities and optimize execution sequences.

Resource and Material Management

• Estimate labor, equipment, tools, and material requirements.
• Ensure procurement and availability of materials before turnaround execution.
• Coordinate contractor mobilization and site logistics.

Cost Control

• Assist in developing turnaround budgets and cost estimates.
• Monitor planning-related costs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support post-turnaround cost reviews and lessons learned.

Post-Turnaround Activities

• Participate in turnaround reviews.
• Capture lessons learned and update planning standards.
• Support close-out documentation and reporting

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 safe and successful execution of projects in the field.

• Utilize project metrics to monitor progress effectively

• Hold EPC contractors accountable for maintaining budget and schedule

• Develop and implement specific project execution strategies

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate project strategies and status to all stakeholders, including upper management

• Collaborate with various departments (operations, finance, supply chain, safety) to ensure alignment and compliance

TAR/Project Documentation

• Oversee project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are maintained and updated

• Manage project close-out documentation and handover to operations

Technology Integration

• 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

• Coordinate with Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) internal technical resources on complex issues

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Engineering or other technical graduate degrees (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical).

• 8-12 years’ experience in industrial gases, oil and gas, and/or petrochemical industry.

• ERP (SAP) project development and Implementation experience is preferred.

• Proven track record in the chemical, oil and gas, or petrochemical industry in project execution, engineering management, or construction management. Experience in a multi-national company with excellent EHS performance/culture is highly desirable

• Must be self-starter and have turnaround /brownfield project management experience to be able to work independently and coordinate efforts among support and leadership resources.

• Role model within Operations Project Management Team:

• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements

• Organizational credibility - able to influence effective planning, safe execution and on time delivery.

• Basic understanding of the process technologies employed in operations of Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) facilities.

• Able to handle high-level communication with customers and internal/external stakeholders and others as warranted.

SKILLS

• Strong organizational and turnaround management skills. Experience with Primavera, Microsoft Project, or other Project/TAR 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 TAR execution safely and consistent with Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) requirements.

• Demonstrates experience working in an international or multi-national organization and appreciation of international cultures. Preferred to have exposure to matrix reporting.

• Needs a business and customer service focus and passion for quality.

• Possess critical thinking skills and can build trust and confidence with frontline workers, supervisors, and management.

• 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.

• Strong relationship-building skills, leading to successfully interacting with stakeholders at all levels within a multicultural environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably in Arabic and English. Multi-lingual capability is an advantage.

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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.