Senior Project Manager - Hydrogen Projects

*The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams in construction & facility development projects in a similar industry.*

Position Summary

The Project Manager will lead development projects for the hydrogen team. Projects may vary from internal design/manufacturing to industrial scale plant deployments. The role resides in the engineering organization and requires close interaction with the sales, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs meet cross functional requirements. This manager will maintain project schedules and regularly meet with team members to review project status, prioritize activities and plan future actions. This position plays a key role in managing engineering deliverables with both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate should exhibit both exceptional communication and project management skills along with a technical background. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the product development process including requirements development, technical design, vendor/subcontractor work, manufacturing/assembly, validation, and product release stages
• Create and maintain multiple complex schedules; setting priorities for internal engineering as well as contracted resources
• Advise Company management of the program statuses on a regular basis
• Translate customer deliverables as appropriate to the engineering team
• Coordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the requirements of sales orders and budgets
• Independently anticipate potential schedule delays and initiate plans for alternative actions as needed; able to rearrange competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met
• Cross-functionally communicate between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on project changes and delays
• Coordinate prototype testing to qualify new designs
• Hold cross functional design reviews throughout the development process
• Work professionally and cooperatively in a cross-functional team environment with a focus upon maximizing system performance and customer satisfaction
• Represent the company in a professional manner in all interactions
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field of study
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience in product development
• Experience in any of the following is preferred and highly valued:
  • Hydrogen and/or fuel cells
  • Cryogenic Industry
  • High Pressure Systems (350 Bar and up)
  • Gas processing and/or dispensing equipment
  • Oil and Gas, CNG, LNG, etc.
• Experience in a customer facing environment preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally, up to 10% of the time
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders
• Uncompromising dedication to quality
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
• Excellent follow-through
• Must be driven and self-motivated

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Position Summary
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the team with scheduling, cost control, and actionable reporting for effective delivery of Hydrogen Liquification Plants. This role will focus on creating and maintaining schedules, cost reports and project status reports of Hydrogen Liquification facilities.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of schedules, identifying relationships, logic, milestones, along with the regular maintenance and periodic updating of the schedules.
• Support Cost control in bi-weekly and monthly reporting.
• Maintain and track all AR/AP, invoice tracking.
• Support Finance and Cost Control with month-end activities as required.
• Communicates and coordinates between various individuals and departments on each project to pro-actively manage the schedule, update progress and anticipate delays.
• Reviews and analyzes Notices of Change and Requests for Change for schedule and cost impact.
• Assists in preparing Schedule and Cost Analysis reports with Explanation of Variances.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to execute other project controls activities such as meeting facilitation, document control and monthly status reporting to the Owner.
• Works as a team-member to meet project execution goals.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a project specialist in the industrial engineering and/or construction industry.
• Experience in developing project schedules utilizing MS Project or other scheduling tools. Knowledge of Primavera P6 is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Cost Management.
• Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating, and interpersonal are essential.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for cost reporting
• Must be capable of independent work in fast paced, schedule driven environments.
• Knowledge of engineering, supply chain, and construction processes preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple complex project efforts at a time.
• Sound business sense with the flexibility to modify processes or procedures to achieve goals as information changes and project events unfold.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing team members at all levels of the organization, including at the senior levels.
• Cost/Earned Value experience is a plus.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will lead development projects for the hydrogen team in Houston. Projects may vary from internal design/manufacturing to industrial scale plant deployments. The role resides in the engineering organization and requires close interaction with the sales, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs meet cross functional requirements. This manager will maintain project schedules and regularly meet with team members to review project status, prioritize activities and plan future actions. This position plays a key role in managing engineering deliverables with both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate should exhibit both exceptional communication and project management skills along with a technical background. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the product development process including requirements development, technical design, vendor/subcontractor work, manufacturing/assembly, validation, and product release stages
• Create and maintain multiple complex schedules; setting priorities for internal engineering as well as contracted resources
• Advise Company management of the program statuses on a regular basis
• Translate customer deliverables as appropriate to the engineering team
• Coordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the requirements of sales orders and budgets
• Independently anticipate potential schedule delays and initiate plans for alternative actions as needed; able to rearrange competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met
• Cross-functionally communicate between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on project changes and delays
• Coordinate prototype testing to qualify new designs
• Hold cross functional design reviews throughout the development process
• Work professionally and cooperatively in a cross-functional team environment with a focus upon maximizing system performance and customer satisfaction
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field of study
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience in product development
• Experience in any of the following is preferred and highly valued:
• Hydrogen/Ammonia
• Cryogenic Industry
• High Pressure Systems
• Gas processing and/or dispensing equipment
• Oil and Gas, CNG, LNG, etc.
• Experience in a customer facing environment preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally, up to 10% of the time
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and stakeholders
• Uncompromising dedication to quality
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
• Excellent follow-through
• Must be driven and self-motivated

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

As a Static Equipment Engineer, you will have a crucial role in designing and analyzing different static equipment systems, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, perlite, and vacuum cold box. In this position, you will contribute significantly to the technical expertise and project management aspects of our team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your career while working on hydrogen liquefaction plant design and utilizing your skills in various areas of static equipment engineering.
Joining our team as a Static Equipment Engineer offers excellent prospects for career advancement. You will have the chance to enhance your technical knowledge to grow professionally while making a significant impact on the success of our hydrogen liquefaction plant.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in static equipment design, analysis, and maintenance within the oil and gas, petrochemical, or related industries.
• Proficient in using engineering software and tools for static equipment design and analysis, such as PV Elite, Compress, and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards, such as ASME, API, and TEMA.
• Understanding of plant design & piping and the use of industry standard 2D and 3D design tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Cryo service and equipment is desired.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize your expertise to design, analyze, and optimize static equipment systems, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards. This includes performing stress analysis, evaluating material selection, conducting heat transfer calculations, and sizing equipment components.
• Coordinate development of all technical deliverables during engineering, design, fabrication, and commissioning phases of projects. Prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisition, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for static mechanical equipment and piping.
• Develop technical specifications for all equipment and components related to Hydrogen Liquefaction. This includes pressure vessel, Heat exchangers, BAHEXs, perlite cold box, vacuum cold box and valves.
• Collaborate with vendors as necessary to develop products specific to client's designs. Ensure the new developments meet all applicable codes and standards.
• Work with external engineering disciplines to provide instruction, review deliverables and assure timeliness and quality of mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Actively attend 3rd party inspections and FAT's, as required, to satisfy the Project ITP, and the Company quality initiative.
• Conducts reviews of vendor drawings, calculations, and other documentation.
• Site visits may be required.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

Position Summary
The Project Controls Analyst, Sr. is part of the Project Management team responsible for executing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning/transition to Operations of green hydrogen plant infrastructure and plays an integral role in ensuring the success of the projects. This role will focus on schedule or cost management, or a combination of both depending on the skillset and interests of the analyst. In the role of Project Controls Analyst, Sr., you will develop, maintain, and publish Project Controls deliverables.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitating schedule and budget workshops to develop/refine detailed project schedules and estimates.
• Meet with the project team and stakeholders to ensure project schedules and project cost control reports are updated regularly.
• Implementing Project Controls reporting and invoicing requirements for major engineering and construction subcontracts.
• Cross-functional efforts to support progress reporting from internal and external sources for various levels of the organization.
• Provides detailed project schedules for project and program-level cost control reports, major construction contract cost reports, and ad-hoc status reports.
• Assists in Control Estimate preparation.
• Supports development of project plans and project change order preparation.
• Assists in project change order preparation and contract/purchase change order processes.
• Provides support for document control, procurement status reporting, contracts and subcontracts management, and facilitation of invoice approval process.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant cost controls or scheduling experience.
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience (Microsoft Project experience is a plus, as it is widely used for sub-schedule development internally and by subcontractors).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cost reporting.
• Knowledge of engineering, supply chain, and construction processes.
• Ability to work on multiple complex project efforts at a time.
• Sound business sense with the flexibility to modify processes or procedures to achieve goals as information changes and project events unfold.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing team members at all levels of the organization, including at the senior levels.
• Ability to effectively accomplish goals working with field-based and remote team members.
• Work experience in Hydrogen and/or fuel cells, renewable energy, cryogenic industry, High Pressure Systems, gas processing and/or dispensing equipment, oil and gas, CNG, LNG, etc., or pharmaceuticals strongly preferred.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) is the lead engineer accountable for the success of the technical scope of the project and has significant client interaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership to drive and review mechanical technical design.
• Perform technical studies and prepare reports.
• Evaluate equipment and systems to ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Create and update the standard documentation related to the product design and performances, including user manuals.
• Develop technical specifications for all equipment and components related to Hydrogen Liquefaction. This includes (but is not limited to) compressors, expanders, cryogenic pumps, vaporizers, refrigeration systems, and valves.
• Create and update the standard documentation related to the product design and performances, including user manuals.
• Work with external engineering disciplines to provide instruction, review deliverables and assure timeliness and quality of mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Interact with committees that establish codes and standards and ensure the technology & engineering team has a full understanding of any updates to applicable codes (NFPA, CGA, etc.).
• Collaborate with vendors as necessary to develop products. Ensure the new developments meet all applicable codes and standards.
• Manage all phases of the technical project. Including all Engineering, Design, and technical resources associated with the project; to complete the project within budget and on schedule.
• Work closely with the process engineering team to clearly define design and project requirements.
• Review supplier drawings and calculations of equipment, following industry codes, plus companies and clients technical and safety standards.
• Coordinate development of all technical deliverables during engineering, design, fabrication, and commissioning phases of projects. This includes assisting the PMO in the development of the PEP (e.g., deliverables list, schedule input, procurement plan, project specifications, etc.) and the ongoing delegation of engineering deliverables and approvals to the Project Engineers on staff.
• Develop and manage the Technical Scope of Work, Schedule, and Execution Plan.
• Provide technical instruction and guidance, for all Engineering and Design resources assigned to the project; to enable them to complete their required deliverables most efficiently.
• Analyse and interpret client requirements for implementation, including communication to the technical project team.
• Excel at client interaction and management.
• Review of all technical deliverables (Engineering & Design) to ensure that they comply with the technical SOW, applicable codes, practices, policies, and performance standards/specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure products and systems conform to company and customer specifications.
• Effectively communicate with the Project Manager, and other shareholders within the project team, to provide technical support.
• Recommend design improvements to reduce cost and/or improve quality.
• Provide technical/functional definition for all procured equipment and services, through the development of RFQ Packages and purchase requisitions.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with 3rd party manufactures, integrators, and fabricators
• Actively attend 3rd party inspections and FAT's, as required, to satisfy the Project ITP, and the Company quality initiative.
• Support Project Manager, responsible for the overall project, as required with regular updates on engineering and subcontractor progress and schedule and budget recovery planning.
• Responsible for the project technical Management of Change.
• Serve as the backup to the Project Manager should the need arise.
• Provide on-site startup and commissioning support.
• Thoroughly understand and execute swim lane responsibilities in the Project Execution Plan Workflow in a timely and accurate manner. Foster collaboration and healthy synergy between all project team members.
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.

Experience Requirements:

• 8 years in technical project settings for engineered equipment/projects
• Minimum of five (5) years Chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas experience
• Experience specifying rotating equipment in cryogenic services including compressors, expanders, and pumps.
• Knowledge of safety related design elements in hydrogen or gas processing is desired.
• Working experience with materials of construction used in cryogenic services.
• Knowledge of Hydrogen production technologies is a plus.
• Experience in gas purification such as PSA, TSA, NRU, Cryogenic gas processing or others.
• Familiar with project management tools (MS Project)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's degree a plus.

Base salary is determined on several factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. Benefits are summarized below:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.