Senior Technical Project Manager - Hydrogen

Location – Mumbai (India)

Job Purpose

The John Cockerill Group, a world leader in Green Hydrogen technologies has established itself as a reliable partner for all the stakeholders aiming to achieve Net zero emission targets. We are present across geographies and in all key energy markets. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to green hydrogen for a carbon-neutral world. We are a recognized leader globally for large-scale decarbonized hydrogen production solutions.

John Cockerill Hydrogen (JCH2) has Global footprints and to supports its International and domestic operations we are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager (Sr TPM) to be based in Mumbai (India) office. The Sr TPM will be responsible for planning, leading, and providing engineering/technical support for a large EPC/E&P Project. Needless to mention, the Sr TPM will be a key member of JCH2 team to achieve operational excellence and support the growth objectives of the organization globally.

Engineering managers currently working in EPC / Design engineering organizations with similar profile in oil & gas/Energy/Heavy engineering space would be preferred.       

Key Result Areas

• Lead a multi-disciplinary (Inhouse or Engineering sub contractor’s) engineering & PMT team for successful execution of a Green Hydrogen project (FEED to Plant start-up & client handover) with in predefined schedule and cost budget.

• Sr TPM will work in tandem with Project manager and acts as a primary interface point between John Cockerill (JCH2) execution team, technology team, local partner, vendors, Engineering subcontractors, and client for seamless flow of information and on time technical resolutions.

• Act as a key stakeholder for developing and maintaining a vibrant and productive working environment while leading a diverse team of talented professionals.

• Sr TPM will also be responsible for supporting and mentoring TPM and Project engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical point of contact with the customer and other internal & external stakeholders of the project.

• Leading the in-house engineering teams located at various John Cockerill global engineering centers.

• Coordination with Technical teams of client/PMC/Vendors/Subcontractors etc.

• Finalizing the requirements of applicable local, international, regional rules & regulations.

• Finalize the list of applicable codes and standards to be followed for the FEED & Detail engineering phase of the project.

• Define requirement of engineering software’s, tools, and methods for completion of engineering.

• Define the engineering scope split between in house engg teams and external engineering subcontractor as applicable.

• Define list of documents to be submitted for PMC/Client approval.

• Finalize list of packages, equipment’s etc. falling on critical milestones and prepare a schedule for their ordering.  

• Finalize list of vendor document for each package /equipment’s required in Information and approval category.

• Lead and organize HAZOP/SIL and other safety studies sessions of the projects.

• Lead and organize Model reviews of the project.

• Carry out risk and opportunity analysis.

• Conduct value engineering and lesson learnt session and ensure that the relevant ones are incorporated and implemented in the project.

• Provide relevant input to PMT team to facilitate optimum contract, Finance, Billing, cash flow, change and schedule management of the project.

• Vendor Management on technical aspect of the project

• The coordination and planning of operations entrusted to each stakeholder (internal or external), ensuring, in particular:

• Compliance with the specifications entrusted to each participant.
• Compliance with the constraints and specifications made by the client.
• Compliance with procedures (ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 45001, VCA, etc.).

• As part of his membership of the engineering department and depending on his project load, the senior technical project manager is required to participate in the structuring activities of the following engineering activities.

• Sr TPM participates in the drafting of procedures and reference technical specifications.
• Sr TPM maintains up-to-date reference material used in consultations and requests for quotations.
• Sr TPM will be responsible for certain actions defined in the regional team's structuring roadmap.

Education and Experience

• Graduate in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering from a reputed university. Post-graduation will be an added advantage.

• 20 to 22 years’ experience in large engineering/project/process/heavy engineering industry with an exposure to Multinational environment.

• Good process background and be able to read and interpret P&ID etc.

• Must have handled project engineering management of medium/large size EPC projects of oil & gas/energy/Heavy engineering sectors.

• Basic idea of CAD – 2D-AutoCAD, 3D Modelling, Caesar II (Pipe Stress Analysis) and other relevant engineering softwares.

Background, Skills, and Competencies

• Identification and management of technical risks
• Solution-oriented with a high capacity to collaborate with all types of profiles.
• Compliance with the internal quality management system
• Compliance with norms, internal standards, as well as specific customer requirements
• Autonomous profile, able to take initiative, to work in a team with multiple interfaces related to various areas of expertise.
• Able to handle a variable workload (some very busy periods with multiple projects in parallel)
• Proactivity in the implementation of technical continuous improvement processes, based on feedback.
• Good exposure and understanding of PESO norms.  
• Knowledge of International Standards such as ASME / EN/ DIN /JIS along with alternate materials
• Should have managed the complete process of Engineering Change Management
• Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of French is added advantage.

Who We Are                

About John Cockerill

• John Cockerill is a global player in energy transition. With more than 200 years of experience in energy, industry and mobility, the company designs and integrates innovative technology to facilitate access to low-carbon energy. These technologies and associated expertise are dedicated to the production, storage, and distribution of electricity from renewable energy sources and to optimizing the efficiency of power plants.
• The technologies apply to steam-gas, hydraulic, hydrogen, solar, nuclear, wind and biomass energy.
• To complement its commitment to the fight against climate change, John Cockerill is also deploying solutions to contribute to greener mobility, to produce responsibly, to preserve natural resources and to fight against insecurity.
• In 2020 John Cockerill achieved a turnover of Euro 1.01 bn in 19 countries. John Cockerill, which is privately owned, employs 5,200 people worldwide, including more than 400 in India.

Equal Opportunity Employer                  

John Cockerill and all John Cockerill Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.