geoscience specialist

OQ Chemicals

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Manager, Geoscience</div></div><div><br>
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Commercial</div></div><div><br>
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Investment Valuations &amp; Strategy</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Location</b></div></div><div><br>
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Oman &ndash; Head Office<br>
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Reporting to</b></div></div><div><br>
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Head Investment Integrated Valuations &amp; Strategy</div></div><div><br>
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Direct reports</b></div></div><div><br>
<ul><li>Principal Geologist</li></ul>
<ul><li>Principal Geophysicist</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expert Petrophysices</li></ul></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Job purpose<br>
</b></div><div></div><div>Lead and integrate all Geoscience (Geology, Geophysics, and Petrophysics) activities under the Commercial structure to maximize subsurface value, mature hydrocarbon resources, reduce geological uncertainty, and support economically sound investment decisions. The role ensures delivery of high-quality subsurface interpretations, volumetric assessments, prospect maturation, and reservoir characterization to enable exploration success, field development optimization, reserves growth, and commercial negotiations.</div><br>
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The position will act in accordance with the OQEP&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE &amp; Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Main tasks and responsibilities</b></div><br>
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</div><div><b>Strategic &amp; Commercial Alignment</b></div>
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<li>Align G&amp;G strategies with corporate growth objectives, portfolio strategy, and commercial targets.</li>
<li>Translate subsurface insights into value-driven business cases and investment proposals.</li>
<li>Support farm-in/farm-out evaluations, asset acquisitions, and divestments.</li>
<li>Contribute to reserves booking strategy and certification processes.</li></ul><br>
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Exploration &amp; Prospect Maturation</b></div>
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<li>Oversee basin analysis, play fairway evaluation, and prospect generation.</li>
<li>Ensure robust risking, volumetrics, and uncertainty analysis for exploration opportunities.</li>
<li>Approve prospect maturation workflows prior to drill-ready status.</li>
<li>Present subsurface evaluations to management and investment committees.</li></ul><br>
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Reservoir Characterization &amp; Development Support</b></div>
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<li>Integrate seismic, geological, petrophysical, and well data into coherent reservoir models.</li>
<li>Guide static model construction and ensure subsurface integrity for FDPs (Field Development Plans).</li>
<li>Support well planning, placement, and post-well evaluation.</li>
<li>Drive uncertainty reduction strategies to improve recovery factors and reserves classification.</li></ul><br>
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Technical Governance &amp; Quality Assurance</b></div>
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<li>Establish G&amp;G technical standards, workflows, and best practices.</li>
<li>Ensure independent technical assurance and peer reviews.</li>
<li>Validate subsurface risks prior to major capital commitments.</li>
<li>Maintain compliance with international reporting standards (e.g., SPE-PRMS).</li></ul><br>
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Data &amp; Digital Integration</b></div>
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<li>Oversee subsurface data management, seismic reprocessing strategies, and petrophysical database integrity.</li>
<li>Promote digital subsurface solutions, AI-based interpretation, and integrated modeling technologies.</li>
<li>Ensure effective knowledge management and lessons learned capture.</li></ul><br>
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Leadership &amp; Capability Development</b></div>
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<li>Lead and develop Principal-level technical experts.</li>
<li>Foster a high-performance, collaborative subsurface culture.</li>
<li>Build succession planning and technical competency frameworks.</li>
<li>Act as senior technical authority in G&amp;G matters.</li></ul><br>
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Stakeholder &amp; External Engagement</b></div>
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<li>Represent the company in JV technical committees and regulator discussions.</li>
<li>Support commercial negotiations with technical subsurface insights.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Drilling, Reservoir Engineering, Production, and HSSE functions.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><div><b>Key interactions</b></div>
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Internal: </b>Operations team, Exploration team, Subsurface, support functions.</div>
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External: </b>Partners, OQEP JVs, consultancy firms, Government related entities<br>
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<div><div><div><b>Notable Working Conditions. </b>Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Education requirements</b></div></div><div><br>
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BS Degree in Geology, relevant science subject or equivalent. MSc degree desirable<br>
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<div><div><div><b>Language requirements<br>
</b></div></div><div><div>Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required). Arabic - Native (desirable)</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Background and experience</b></div></div><div><br>
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Competencies and skills</b></div></div></div><div><br>
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<ul><li>8+ years of relevant experience in similar role with an operator, preferably with experience in Exploration or New Ventures with various subsurface fields experience and different environments.
</li></ul><ul><li>Broad geoscience knowledge, with experience in both geophysics , geology and petrophysics.</li>
<li>Experienced with both exploration and development upstream oil and gas activities including Design and Execution of FDPs.</li>
<li>Experience in M&amp;A/International assets with VDRs and Deals Delivery is prioritized including knowledge of transactional processes and technical interface with commercial workflows.</li>
<li>Managing G&amp;G studies and activities, as well as leading the FDPs process.</li>
<li>Relevant software experience, Landmark, Petrel and ArcGIS is preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong experience in the following fields:
<ul><li>Well operations planning and execution
</li><li>Field appraisal and development planning</li>
<li>Petrophysical evaluation and Reservoir characterization</li>
<li>Prospect generation, evaluation and proposal</li>
<li>Exposure to regional and new venture evaluations</li>
<li>3D Geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel Software</li>
</ul></li><li>Mastery level expert user of geological interpretations systems</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken English</li>
<li>Preferably, an exposure of working in different local Oman/GCC geological settings clastics, carbonates, passive margins, thrust belts etc.</li>
<li>Track record of deadline delivery and result oriented with ability to prioritize and deliver
</li><li>Experienced in mentoring and coaching.</li></ul></div><div><br>
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</div><div><b>Soft:</b></div>
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<li>People and Leadership skills</li>
<li>Leading multidisciplinary integrated teams and contribution to exploration opportunity risking and ranking.</li>
<li>Must be able to work under pressure and provide input in short project timelines
</li><li>Good presentation and communication skills, written and verbal</li></ul><br>
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Technical:</b></div>
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<li>Computer literacy including MS Office
</li><li>Technical Leadership &amp; reviews
</li><li>Audits and preparation of Field Development Plans</li>
<li>Self-starter with the ability to multi task while maintaining priorities</li>
<li>Project Management skills</li>
<li>Possess organizational skills
</li><li>Geophysics , Petrophysics &amp; Geology
</li><li>Knowledgeable in geophysical, petrophysical and geological analysis integration
</li><li>Petrel &amp; Techlog software</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Manager, Geoscience

QatarEnergy

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 The primary purpose of this role is to analyze well integrity&ndash;related data across onshore and offshore fields and to serve as the end‑user focal point for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS).
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   Minimum of 7 years of work experience in data analyst activities.
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   Must have experience in designing and creating relational databases (example: SQL Server, MS Access..).
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   Some exposure to Petroleum or Reservoir Engineer activities or Well Integrity investigations is a plus.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (BSc) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, supplemented by industry-recognized courses in Engineering and Geoscience data management. Degrees in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems will also be considered, provided they are supported by relevant industry training in computer applications.
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PETROLEUM DATA ANALYST

Front End

<div><p>Front End is seeking a commercially astute and operationally grounded Director of Procurement to lead our procurement function across all eight solution verticals &mdash; Offshore, Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy &amp; Mobility, Space, and Mining.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role carries a dual mandate: serve as the primary procurement authority for Front End's maritime and offshore operations &mdash; including our Aramco-chartered vessel fleet &mdash; while simultaneously driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract governance across the full breadth of the company's industrial and technology portfolio.</p><p></p><p><br>
Reporting directly to the Chairman &amp; CEO, the Director of Procurement will be a senior decision-maker who understands the commercial rhythm of the offshore and maritime industry, is fluent in BIMCO contract frameworks and MLC 2006 supply chain obligations, and can translate that expertise into procurement discipline across a fast-growing, multi-sector industrial group. Front End is a proud member of BIMCO and OCIMF, and operates under IMO and DNV standards &mdash; the right candidate will regard these not as compliance overhead but as professional foundations.</p><p></p><p><br>
Key responsibilities</p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
1. Maritime &amp; offshore procurement (primary anchor)</b></h3><ul><li>
Lead all procurement for Front End's offshore vessel operations &mdash; technical spares, FIFI systems, life-saving appliances, navigational equipment, deck consumables, and port disbursements.</li><li>
Manage procurement obligations arising from Saudi Aramco time charter agreements, ensuring all items and services satisfy Charter Party technical schedules and avoid off-hire exposure.</li><li>
Apply BIMCO standard contract frameworks (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) in vendor agreements; ensure procurement documentation aligns with BIMCO best practice for offshore support vessel operations.</li><li>
Coordinate with the marine operations and shore support team to align procurement timelines with vessel schedules, dry-dock plans, and survey windows.</li><li>
Manage ship chandler, port agent, and technical service provider relationships across key ports in Saudi Arabia and GCC, and international call points.</li><li>
Ensure procurement decisions reflect OCIMF TMSA and SIRE requirements, supporting the fleet's third-party inspection readiness at all times.</li><li>
Procure crew welfare items, PPE, and consumables in compliance with MLC 2006 supply chain standards, in coordination with the Crewing Superintendent.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
2. Strategic procurement across all solution verticals</b></h3><ul><li>
Own the enterprise-wide procurement strategy covering all Front End solution segments: Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Space, AI &amp; Autonomy, Mobility, and Mining.</li><li>
Develop category management plans for each vertical, identifying strategic versus tactical spend and building sourcing strategies accordingly.</li><li>
Lead high-value tendering and RFQ/RFP processes, ensuring competitive market testing, transparent evaluation, and audit-ready award decisions.</li><li>
Partner with Business Development to assess supplier capabilities and local content positioning when pursuing new Aramco and SABIC opportunities.</li><li>
Manage procurement input into project bids, ensuring cost accuracy, supplier commitments, and lead-time assumptions are correctly reflected in commercial proposals.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
3. Supplier management &amp; contract governance</b></h3><ul><li>
Build and govern a qualified supplier base across maritime, energy, industrial, and technology categories &mdash; regionally in KSA and GCC, and internationally through Front End's global strategic alliances.</li><li>
Lead major supplier contract negotiations, applying commercial leverage, total cost of ownership analysis, and risk-adjusted pricing models.</li><li>
Maintain and continuously improve Front End's Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco SRMS qualification requirements.</li><li>
Implement formal supplier performance management: KPIs, quarterly business reviews, escalation protocols, and corrective action frameworks.</li><li>
Identify and act on supply chain risks &mdash; geopolitical, logistical, and commercial &mdash; and maintain contingency sourcing for mission-critical items.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
4. Commercial &amp; cost discipline</b></h3><ul><li>
Drive year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend consolidation, and supplier rationalization without compromising quality, safety, or delivery performance.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a procurement spend dashboard aligned to executive reporting cycles, covering committed, actioned, and forecasted spend by category and vertical.</li><li>
Partner with Finance to ensure procurement plans align with project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and working capital targets.</li><li>
Establish clear procurement authority levels and delegation matrices aligned to Front End's governance framework.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
5. Compliance, ethics &amp; regulatory alignment</b></h3><ul><li>
Ensure all procurement activities comply with Saudi procurement regulations, ZATCA requirements, and client supply chain codes of conduct.</li><li>
Maintain zero-tolerance enforcement of Front End's anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, consistent with Saudi Anti-Bribery Law and signed agency agreements.</li><li>
Apply BIMCO's ethical standards and IMO supply chain requirements across all maritime vendor engagements.</li><li>
Maintain audit-ready tender files, award justifications, and contract modification records for all categories.</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
6. Systems, team &amp; process leadership</b></h3><ul><li>
Build and lead a capable procurement team; set clear accountability frameworks aligned to Front End's five core values: Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Agility, and Community.</li><li>
Drive adoption and optimization of procurement modules within Front End's ERP environment (NetSuite), including purchase order workflows, vendor master management, and spend analytics.</li><li>
Integrate procurement workflows with Asana-based project management and the company's AI-enabled bid submission pipeline.</li><li>
Champion digital procurement tools and AI-assisted sourcing to improve cycle time, supplier discovery, and category intelligence.</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Requirements</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential</b></h3><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a Director-level or equivalent senior leadership role.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in maritime and offshore procurement &mdash; vessel technical spares, charter party supply obligations, port services, and offshore support operations.</li><li>
Working knowledge of BIMCO standard contracts (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) and their commercial and procurement implications.</li><li>
Solid understanding of OCIMF TMSA, SIRE inspection standards, and MLC 2006 supply chain compliance.</li><li>
Direct experience managing procurement for Saudi Aramco or SABIC-linked projects, including familiarity with their AVL/SRMS qualification systems.</li><li>
Strong contract negotiation and commercial structuring capability with a track record of measurable cost performance.</li><li>
Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred</b></h3><ul><li>
CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply) qualification or equivalent.</li><li>
Active BIMCO membership or BIMCO Education credentials.</li><li>
Experience across multiple industrial sectors beyond maritime &mdash; energy, geoscience, AI, or mining procurement is highly valued.</li><li>
Familiarity with ERP procurement modules (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle Procurement Cloud).</li><li>
Saudi national (or GCC national) strongly preferred in line with Vision 2030 Saudization objectives.</li><li>
Experience within a multi-sector holding company or diversified industrial group.</li></ul></div>

Director of Procurement

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>1. About Front End</b></h3><p>
Front End Limited Company is a Saudi-headquartered industrial solutions group, named <b>&quot;Innovator of the Year&quot; at the Oil &amp; Gas Middle East 2025 Awards</b> and 100% aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, Front End operates across eight integrated verticals:</p><ul><li><b>
Energy</b> &mdash; EPC &amp; project delivery, valves, actuators &amp; testing, subsurface</li><li><b>
Industrial Facilities</b> &mdash; EPC &amp; turnkey services, valves &amp; safety systems, facility O&amp;M</li><li><b>
Geoscience</b> &mdash; subsurface &amp; seismic, site &amp; geotechnical studies, airborne &amp; UAV surveys</li><li><b>
Space</b> &mdash; satellite data &amp; analytics, monitoring &amp; insights, weather &amp; resilience</li><li><b>
Offshore</b> &mdash; construction &amp; installation, surveying &amp; monitoring, drilling &amp; decommissioning</li><li><b>
Artificial Intelligence</b> &mdash; strategy &amp; transformation, cloud &amp; modernization, AI operations</li><li><b>
Autonomy &amp; Mobility</b> &mdash; UAV &amp; drone operations, marine &amp; subsea systems, air mobility</li><li><b>
Mining</b> &mdash; exploration &amp; surveying, offshore mining, compliance &amp; sustainability</li></ul><p><b>
This role sits within Front End's Environmental &amp; Sustainability initiatives</b>, an extension of the Industrial Facilities vertical, focused on delivering circular-economy and decarbonisation infrastructure for the Kingdom. While the successful candidate will be dedicated to the pyrolysis biochar project, they will be part of a multidisciplinary organisation that blends industrial execution capability with advanced technology, geoscience, and AI &mdash; giving the project access to capabilities that few peer organisations can match.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
2. Role Purpose</b></h3><p>
The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the <b>BST-06 MAX pyrolysis biochar plant</b> at the SBF site in Riyadh &mdash; a flagship environmental and sustainability initiative converting organic waste streams into biochar and renewable syngas in support of KSA Vision 2030 circular-economy and net-zero targets.</p><p>
Reporting to the Front End Projects Director, the Project Manager is accountable for the safe, on-time, on-budget, and quality-compliant execution of the project from mobilisation through commissioning and operational handover (target commissioning: <b>June 2026</b>). The role serves as the single point of accountability between Front End, the client (SBF), the equipment supplier (Beston Group), regulatory authorities, and all subcontractors.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
3. Project Context</b></h3><p>
The project comprises the design, civil construction, installation, commissioning, and operational handover of a pyrolysis biochar production unit. The plant will:</p><ul><li>
Divert organic and agricultural residues from landfill</li><li>
Produce biochar for soil regeneration and carbon sequestration</li><li>
Generate renewable syngas as a process energy source</li><li>
Operate within KSA municipal environmental regulations and SBF site-specific HSE standards</li></ul><p>
The project also serves as a reference deployment that will inform Front End's broader sustainability portfolio across the Industrial Facilities and Mining verticals.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
4. Scope of Responsibility &mdash; Project Lifecycle</b></h3><p>
The Project Manager owns delivery across the full project lifecycle, structured per PMI/PMBOK standards:</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Phase 1 &mdash; Initiation &amp; Site Preparation (Civil Works)</b></h4><p>
Lead site mobilisation, stakeholder onboarding, and baseline confirmation. Direct all ground preparation activities &mdash; site clearing, levelling, compaction, drainage &mdash; and oversee foundation design review, concrete slab and equipment plinth construction, and utility trenching for power, water, and drainage tie-ins.</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Phase 2 &mdash; Planning &amp; Equipment Receipt / Installation</b></h4><p>
Manage logistics of equipment arrival from Jeddah port (customs clearance, transport, laydown). Direct crane operations, heavy lifting, mechanical assembly, and anchoring of the BST-06 MAX carboniser, feed systems, syngas outlet components, and ancillary equipment in line with Beston Group drawings and specifications.</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Phase 3 &mdash; Execution &amp; Commissioning Support</b></h4><p>
Coordinate on-site Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) replication and operational commissioning with the Beston Group team. Verify civil and structural compliance with design intent and HSE requirements. Manage punch lists and close out civil and mechanical snags.</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Phase 4 &mdash; Monitoring, Control &amp; Operational Handover</b></h4><p>
Oversee initial operations to confirm the plant performs safely within its approved footprint. Manage infrastructure modifications, access road maintenance, containment areas, and ongoing HSE coordination with SBF authorities. Lead formal handover to the operations team with full documentation.</p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Phase 5 &mdash; Project Closeout</b></h4><p>
Complete as-built documentation, lessons-learned register, financial reconciliation, and contractual closeout with the client and supplier.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
5. Key Responsibilities (PMBOK Knowledge Areas)</b></h3><p><b>
Integration &amp; Scope Management</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, Scope Statement, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)</li><li>
Manage change control through a formal change request and approval process</li><li>
Serve as the primary interface between Front End, SBF, Beston Group, and regulatory authorities</li></ul><p><b>
Schedule Management</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and maintain the master construction programme (MS Project or Primavera P6) aligned with the June 2026 commissioning target</li><li>
Track critical-path activities, manage float, and report schedule variance weekly</li></ul><p><b>
Cost Management</b></p><ul><li>
Manage the project budget; track committed vs. actual cost</li><li>
Approve subcontractor invoices and variation orders within delegated authority</li><li>
Report cost performance (CPI/SPI) to the Project Director monthly</li></ul><p><b>
Quality Management</b></p><ul><li>
Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for civil, structural, and mechanical works</li><li>
Ensure compliance with KSA building codes, SASO standards, Beston Group specifications, and ISO 9001 quality principles</li><li>
Conduct daily site inspections; maintain photographic records of all construction milestones</li></ul><p><b>
Resource Management</b></p><ul><li>
Lead and direct subcontractors engaged in earthworks, concrete, steelwork, mechanical, and utilities installation</li><li>
Coordinate temporary site services: site office, welfare, security fencing, material storage</li></ul><p><b>
Communications Management</b></p><ul><li>
Produce weekly progress reports, monthly stakeholder dashboards, and written daily site logs</li><li>
Chair weekly project coordination meetings and monthly steering committee reviews</li></ul><p><b>
Risk Management</b></p><ul><li>
Maintain the Project Risk &amp; Issues Register; escalate geotechnical, structural, regulatory, or schedule risks promptly</li><li>
Develop mitigation plans for high-priority risks; review register weekly</li></ul><p><b>
Procurement &amp; Contract Management</b></p><ul><li>
Manage subcontractor contracts, scope, and performance</li><li>
Coordinate with supplier (Beston Group) on warranty, spares, and technical support obligations</li></ul><p><b>
Stakeholder Management</b></p><ul><li>
Liaise with Saudi authorities for site permits, environmental operating licences, and industrial area compliance</li><li>
Coordinate with SBF facilities management on power supply, access routes, water/drainage tie-ins, and waste management</li><li>
Manage client relationships and expectations throughout the lifecycle</li></ul><p><b>
HSE &amp; Environmental Compliance</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure all site activities comply with KSA municipal environmental regulations and SBF site-specific HSE requirements</li><li>
Oversee lifting plans, toolbox talks, permit-to-work systems, and incident reporting</li><li>
Champion sustainability outcomes consistent with the project's environmental mission</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
6. Key Performance Indicators</b></h3><ul><li>
Commissioning achieved by June 2026 (schedule adherence)</li><li>
Project delivered within approved budget (CPI 1.0)</li><li>
Zero Lost-Time Incidents (LTI) and full HSE compliance</li><li>
All regulatory permits and operating licences secured prior to commissioning</li><li>
Quality close-out: all punch-list items resolved before handover</li><li>
Successful FAT replication and operational handover acceptance by client</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
7. Required Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h3><p><b>
Education</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction/Project Management from an accredited university</li><li>
Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Sustainability is a plus</li></ul><p><b>
Certifications (Required)</b></p><ul><li>
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent (PRINCE2 Practitioner, IPMA Level B/C)</li><li>
Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration or eligibility to obtain</li><li>
NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification</li></ul><p><b>
Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum <b>7 years</b> in site-based project delivery, with at least <b>3 years</b> in an industrial or process plant environment</li><li>
Demonstrable track record managing heavy equipment foundations, industrial slab construction, and utility infrastructure in KSA or the wider GCC</li><li>
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, HSE)</li></ul><p><b>
Technical Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Proficient in reading structural, mechanical, and P&amp;ID drawings</li><li>
Competent in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software</li><li>
Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools</li><li>
Familiar with KSA building codes, SASO standards, and municipal environmental permitting</li></ul><p><b>
Language</b></p><ul><li>
Professional working proficiency in English (required); Arabic strongly preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
8. Preferred / Desirable Experience</b></h3><ul><li>
Prior delivery of waste-to-resource, biochar, pyrolysis, gasification, or industrial thermal processing plants</li><li>
Experience in environmental and sustainability capital projects (circular economy, carbon reduction, ESG-aligned)</li><li>
Heavy-lift and crane operations management &mdash; lifting plan review, toolbox talks</li><li>
Vision 2030 giga-project experience (SBF, NEOM, Diriyah, Red Sea, or equivalent)</li><li>
Experience with environmental operating permit applications in KSA industrial zones</li><li>
Familiarity with carbon credit/sequestration verification frameworks (Verra, Gold Standard)</li><li>
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (OH&amp;S)</li><li>
Exposure to adjacent Front End verticals (energy, industrial facilities, geoscience, mining) is advantageous given potential cross-project collaboration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
9. Core Competencies</b></h3><ul><li>
Leadership &amp; decision-making under pressure</li><li>
Stakeholder management across multicultural and multi-organisational teams</li><li>
Problem-solving and conflict resolution</li><li>
Commercial and contractual awareness</li><li>
Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
10. Authorities</b></h3><ul><li>
Approve site-level technical decisions within the scope of the approved design</li><li>
Approve subcontractor work and variations within delegated financial authority</li><li>
Stop-work authority on any HSE or quality non-conformance</li><li>
Escalate scope, schedule, cost, or risk exceptions to the Project Director</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
11. Why Join Front End</b></h3><ul><li>
Be part of a Vision 2030&ndash;aligned organisation recognised as <b>Innovator of the Year</b> at the Oil &amp; Gas Middle East 2025 Awards</li><li>
Lead a flagship environmental and sustainability project with regional visibility</li><li>
Work alongside teams across energy, industrial facilities, geoscience, space, offshore, AI, autonomy &amp; mobility, and mining</li><li>
Build a track record on a reference project that will shape Front End's broader sustainability portfolio</li></ul></div>

Project Manager – Pyrolysis Plant Construction & Commissioning

<div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job title</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Principal Geologist</div></div><div><br>
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Grade</b></div></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Stream</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Commercial</div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
Function</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Investment Valuations &amp; Strategy</div></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Location</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Oman &ndash; Head Office<br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Budget control</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Reporting to</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Manager, Geoscience</div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
Direct reports</b></div></div><div><br>
<ul><li></li></ul></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Job purpose
</b></div><div>Provide robust Technical support on the Geology for the development of integrated geo-science learnings and implement them to integrated subsurface Operated Assets under Head of Exploration Operated Assets scope&rsquo;s by applying advanced geo-science knowledge and industry learnings through: (1) Deliver timely high quality geological analysis and interpretation to progress company&rsquo;s operated and non-operated assets that includes a variety of reservoirs, fluids and maturity, (2) Lead development operations, geological modeling, data acquisition and the people progression, and (3) Coordination of special studies, preparation and update of subsurface interpretations and provision for an input of relevant data to other discipline; in order to support enhance the geological interpretation for the discovery of significant oil / gas deposits.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>The position will act in accordance with the OQEP&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE &amp; Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Main tasks and responsibilities</b></div><br>
<div><b>
</b></div><ul><li>Lead with autonomy and oversees in a greater scope the specific area / process / discipline /path by establishing Strategies, plans, programs, goals, deadlines, and budgets for a particular discipline / project.
</li><li>Oversees the staff and guide them to ensure the accomplishment of efficient/ effective strategic goals.
</li><li>Mentor and coaching Geologists staff to improve their skills and develop them into self-sufficient performers
</li><li>Lead Geoscientist to represent the company at partner interface meetings &amp; TCM's.</li>
<li>Execute the pre-defined geological elements of Development projects</li>
<li>Apply advanced geological expertise and professional judgment in delivering assigned projects and presents completed analysis and recommendations at Peer Reviews, Peer Assists and Functional Reviews as part of the company Value Assurance Framework. May act as a peer reviewer for other projects</li>
<li>Accountable to formulate realistic alternative subsurface realizations and provide field optimum development concepts and recommendations</li>
<li>Ensures all geological uncertainties and risks are incorporated into forward exploration and developments plans, and are included in all estimates of reserves</li>
<li>Liaise with other team members to carry out subsurface evaluation and analysis to propose well locations and pick wells to fulfil business needs as well as defining necessary data gathering like logging, coring, etc.</li>
<li>Contributes to all phases of planning, delivery and evaluation of well operations as assigned, including Geotech Documents, data gathering, daily reporting and post-well studies and analyses</li>
<li>Prepare and keep up to date subsurface interpretations, presented as structural contour maps, thickness maps and X-Sections aimed at defining boundary conditions of the pools and reservoirs</li>
<li>Integrate production and engineering data in order to meet the company production and forecasting targets to ensure all own evaluations are documented and related geological data (both petro-technical and physical) is handled in accordance with the companies Data Management Standards</li>
<li>Propose, develop and support subsurface work to gain internal and partner approval for operator recommendations /proposals</li>
<li>Establish and formulate workflows, best practices and procedures for OQ upstream, in the geological function.</li>
<li>Adhere to appropriate Subsurface Policies and Standards</li>
<li>Ensure to Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and safety of others at work</li>
<li>Actively participate in, contribute to, and promote company occupational health, safety, security and environment culture.</li>
<li>Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company HSE and Security policies and procedures and meet company HSE goals and targets, and participate in HSE programs.</li>
<li>Stand-by / on-call duties when required</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><div><b>Key interactions</b></div>
<div><b>
Internal: </b>Operations team, Exploration team, Subsurface, support functions.</div>
<div><b>
External: </b>Partners, OQEP JVs, consultancy firms, Government related entities</div></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Notable Working Conditions. </b>Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.</div></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Education requirements</b></div></div><div><br>
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BS Degree in Geology, relevant science subject or equivalent</div>
<div>
MSc degree desirable<br>
</div></div></div><br>
<div><div><div><b>Language requirements<br>
</b></div></div><div><div>Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)</div></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Background and experience</b></div></div><div><br>
<div><b>
Competencies and skills</b></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<ul>
<li>Experience (10 yrs+) in Exploration or New Ventures and development assets.
</li><li>Broad geoscience knowledge, with experience in both geophysics and geology in various settings and multiple petroleum fields (Preferred international experience).</li>
<li>Experienced with both exploration and development upstream oil and gas activities including design and execution of FDPs.
</li><li>Relevant software experience, Landmark, Petrel and ArcGIS is preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong experience in the following fields:
<ul><li>Well operations planning and delivery
</li><li>Field appraisal and development including reservoir characterization</li>
<li>Prospect generation, evaluation and proposal</li>
<li>Exposure to regional and new venture evaluations</li>
<li>3D Geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel Software</li>
</ul></li><li>Preferred experience in interface with commercial teams and VDRs and transactions workflows.
</li><li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken English</li>
<li>Track record of deadline delivery and result oriented with ability to prioritize and deliver
</li><li>Mastery level expert user of geological interpretations systems</li>
<li>Exposure of working in different international (GCC &amp; others)
</li><li>Strong experienced mentor and coach</li></ul><br>
</div>
<div><div>Soft:
</div><ul><li>Self-starter with the ability to multi-task while maintaining priorities</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment</li>
<li>Active listening</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Critical thinking</li>
<li>Judgment and decision making</li>
<li>Complex problem solving</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in written and spoken English</li>
<li>Result oriented with ability to prioritize and deliver</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
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</div><div>Technical:
</div><ul><li>Computer literacy including MS Office &amp; relevant Geoscience software (Landmark, Petrel and ArcGIS). 3D Geological modelling skills, preferably in Petrel Software.
</li><li>Project Management skills</li>
<li>Mathematics</li>
<li>Physics</li>
<li>Quality control analysis</li>
<li>Geography</li>
<li>Understanding the uncertainties in the petrophysical evaluation and quantifying framework within which exploration activities are planned and also the assessment of discovered volumes</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Principal Geologist

SMEC

<div><p><b>About SMEC</b></p><p><b>
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.</b></p><p>
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organization.</p><p></p><p>
Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.</p><p></p><p>
When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organization that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.</p><p></p><p><b>
The role</b></p><p>
We need an experienced <b>Geology/Geo-tech Expert</b> for a major power and energy project in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Responsibilities include geological and geotechnical assessments, supporting design, and ensuring thorough ground evaluation. Candidates should have relevant infrastructure or energy project experience and be able to work with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.</p><ul><li>
Assist in conducting geological and geotechnical investigations for the project.</li><li>
Review soil, rock, and subsurface conditions and provide technical input to the design team.</li><li>
Support site assessments, field investigations, and data collection activities.</li><li>
Monitor geotechnical risks and provide recommendations for mitigation measures.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and geotechnical guidelines.</li><li>
Prepare technical reports and assist in documenting geological and geotechnical findings.</li></ul><p></p><p>
With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.</p><p></p><p>
Suitable applicants will have/be:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.</li><li>
Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in geological and geotechnical assessments, preferably in power, energy, or infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Good understanding of geotechnical investigation methods, soil mechanics, and foundation design principles.</li><li>
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p></p><p>
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.</p><p></p><p><b>
How to apply
</b></p><p>All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact<b> Taimoor Tariq - </b><b>Taimoor.tariq@sjgroup.com</b></p><p></p><p>
For further details about us, please visit our website:</p><p>
https://www.smec.com/</p><p>
www.smec.com/careers</p><p></p><p><b>
All recruitment processes are managed exclusively by our Recruitment &amp; Talent Team. </b><b>This role doesn&rsquo;t require agency input</b><b>. Kindly refrain from sending resumes directly to SMEC employees.</b></p><p></p><p>
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</p></div>

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