Development Planning Manager position

Development Planning Manager (Oil&Gas)  

Job purpose:

• Manage studies and develop strategy for resource monetization of the site; 
• Drive the coordination and the participation in the company integrated teams (surface & subsurface) to progress the development studies from preliminary studies phase to concept selection; 
• Generate the development study strategy for the assigned asset in line with field development plans; 
• Prepare and manage the schedule of studies, via the development planning manager and in liaison with required company interfaces; 
• Drive the Development Heads to review, challenge, broaden concept study scenarios, encourage “out of the box'' thinking, look for synergies between projects and stimulate concept creativity within the development planning and study teams; 
• Integrate new technologies as necessary to add economic value to field development Ensure that outcomes derived from the studies are reported in time and in detail to the stakeholders and concerned parties in accordance with company CMS approval process;  
• Organize company internal validation of studies through the relevant Quality Reviews and Committees;  
• Prepare and manage the annual budget of studies. Forecast required resources to meet schedule commitments;  
• Engagement in the turnaround of process equipment, as well as in pre-turnaround and post-turnaround activities at any site location of the Company’s facilities (further - Turnaround);  
• Compliance with HSSE standards and Quality Control procedures while executing Turnaround works;  
• Complete, proper and timely execution of tasks assigned by the persons responsible for Turnaround.

The job holder must have:

• Degree BSc or equivalent level ( 5 years ) in engineering or subsurface related discipline; 
• Demonstrableexperience (min. 10 years) and proven track record in oil & gas engineering and development; 
• Demonstrable experience (min. 5 years) in management / supervisory role;
• Good knowledge of the different aspects of production and exploration, particularly the process of appraisal and development of reservoirs; 
• Good knowledge of the process of project maturation including planning, budgeting, resourcing, reporting, reaching milestones, approvals and project handover; 
• Wide technical knowledge; • Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex technical / commercial problems and to work on multiple tasks simultaneously; 
• Full understanding of importance in planning and executing projects in the Oil & Gas business; 
• Knowledge of all relevant discipline codes and standards; 
• Full understanding of HSE importance in planning and executing projects.