Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Lead the Plant Engineering Business Unit, defining
strategy, vision and growth roadmap aligned with the organization's downstream
engineering excellence
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Build, scale and operationalize multi-disciplinary
design and engineering teams supporting downstream oil & gas, refining and
petrochemical projects
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Lead a team of Discipline Heads across Process, Piping,
Civil & Structural, Mechanical (Static & Rotating), Electrical and
Instrumentation
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Develop BU capabilities to support complete project
lifecycle
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Drive P&L ownership, revenue growth, utilization
and margin targets for the Business Unit
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Ensure cost-effective delivery while maintaining the
highest quality standards
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Change Management: expertise in driving change
management across engineering processes, digital tools and project execution
methodologies
Operations Management
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Coordinate multi-discipline design teams (Process,
Piping, Civil & Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) on
concurrent downstream projects — refineries, petrochemical complexes, gas
processing and tank farm facilities
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Manage project workflows, resource allocation, schedule
adherence and delivery timelines for refining, petrochemical and chemical
sector clients
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Implement robust quality control and design assurance
processes ensuring accuracy and integrity of critical process and utility
systems
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Facilitate real-time collaboration with client-side
Project Engineers, EPC partners and construction teams across geographies and
time zones
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Standardize engineering workflows, deliverable
templates and 3D model review protocols across all disciplines
Technical Oversight
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Ensure deliverables comply with US codes and standards
— ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API (650, 620, 510, 570, 653, 660, 661, 5L),
NFPA, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE 7, PIP and client-specific specifications
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Review designs for downstream facilities — distillation
columns, reactors, heat exchangers, fired heaters, separators, storage tanks,
pumps, compressors and associated piping and structural systems
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Oversee 3D modelling and design reviews on AutoCAD
Plant 3D / AVEVA E3D / SmartPlant 3D, and structural models on STAAD Pro /
Tekla / RISA
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Provide technical direction on pipe stress analysis
(Caesar II), pressure vessel design (PV Elite), hydraulics, plot plans,
equipment layouts and 30/60/90% model reviews
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Maintain proficiency in US industrial construction
practices and downstream EPC/EPCM delivery methodologies, brownfield revamps
and greenfield project execution
Client &
Stakeholder Management
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Interface with client leadership, project managers and
licensors on project status, technical risks, change orders and resource needs
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Support business development by demonstrating BU
capabilities, engineering value proposition and case studies to prospective and
existing clients
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Embody a transparent, customer-first culture in all
interactions
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Ensure the team understands that client success and
project safety are paramount
People Development
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Recruit and retain top talent across all engineering
disciplines for long-term team stability and capability depth
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Develop comprehensive training programs covering US
codes and standards, downstream process technologies, 3D design platforms and
client-specific standards
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Foster a continuous learning culture emphasizing
complete project lifecycle understanding and cross-discipline collaboration
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Build succession planning and leadership pipelines
across Discipline Heads and Lead Engineers
& Experience • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering (Master's preferred) • 20+ years in EPC / EPCM organizations with at least 8–10 years in leadership roles • Minimum 5 years managing multi-discipline engineering teams (50+ members) on downstream projects • Deep experience in downstream design — refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, gas processing, terminals and tankages Technical Expertise • Comprehensive knowledge of US engineering codes and standards applicable to downstream design — ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API 650/620/510/570/653, NFPA, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE 7, OSHA and PIP • Strong understanding of downstream unit operations — crude/vacuum distillation, FCC, hydrotreating, reforming, ethylene/aromatics, utilities and offsites • Proficiency in design platforms: AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D / PDMS, SmartPlant 3D • Familiarity with structural analysis software (STAAD Pro, Tekla, RISA) and discipline tools (Caesar II for pipe stress, PV Elite for pressure vessels, ETAP/SPEL for electrical) • Working knowledge of plot planning, 3D model reviews, clash detection and US construction drawing standards for downstream EPC project execution Leadership Competencies • Proven ability to establish, scale and run engineering delivery centers or business units from the ground up • Track record of managing complex downstream project execution with US-based / international client teams • Strong commercial acumen — budgeting, P&L management, pricing, resource optimization and contract management • Excellent communication skills for executive-level reporting, client presentations and cross-cultural collaboration Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting North American downstream clients (refining and petrochemical owner-operators or EPC majors) from offshore delivery centers • Project Management certification (PMP / PRINCE2) or Chartered Engineer status • Exposure to digital engineering, data-centric design and energy transition projects (hydrogen, biofuels, carbon capture) • Valid B1/B2 Visa
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