Construction Lead-Mechanical

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible The Jazan IGCC is the world’s largest IGCC and ASU facility producing 2100 MMSCFD syngas, 18,000 MT/Day Oxygen and 4 Gigawatts of power. Facilities and assets include residue gasification, acid gas clean up (Rectisol), soot ash recovery, Sulphur recovery (Claus & Scot), combined cycle power plants, materials handling systems, hydrogen recovery, air separation, water utilities systems and wastewater treatment facilities.The RoleThe candidate will be working in the Project Delivery group, reporting to Project Manager, at the IGCC facility located in the Jazan Economic City (JEC) in the southwest portion of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Project Delivery coordinates with and supports all functions to achieve a common goal of safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning, start up, and operations of the IGCC facility. Experience in the execution of projects in a Brown Field, Power, Oil and Gas working environment with multiple SIMOPS during commissioning and start up is highly desirable.Requirements Of The RoleThe successful candidate will:Actively supports all HSE initiatives on-site and actively promotes a strong HSE culture.Ensure the Projects entrusted with are executed / Constructed in a safe and timely manner within the approved budgetEnsure that an excellent Construction service is always rendered to JIGPC with the efficient manner in which Contractors are managed.Ensure adequate and effective communication within and across the project team, internal and external stakeholdersEnsure technical and execution risks are identified and managedEstablish and maintain relationships with all JIGPC personnel, including Project Delivery, Operations, Engineering, and Saudi Aramco personnel to achieve successEnsure progress status is transparent and accurately reported out on a periodic basisAttend Weekly Progress Meetings with Contractors and ensure the submittal of Weekly Reports by all Contractors.Ensure that all Issues & Concerns as well as the reasons for the Negative Variance Analysis in Progress as mentioned in Weekly Reports, are actively pursued and that these problems are solved on a continuous basis to ensure continuous work front for Contractor.Attend Daily Toolbox Talks of Contractors on site and set the example to all employees on the promotion of an active HSE culture.WALK THE TALK on all HSE matters.Attend Weekly HSE Walkthroughs with the Contractors on various project sites, actively participate in all HSE initiatives and make safety part of the way of doing our job on site.Work Scope To Be DeliveredThe job involves the broad knowledge of Mechanical systems including piping, structures and associated construction methodology.Execution and Construction Management of Projects in a brownfield environment to achieve the goals and objectives set by the business.Construction Management skills to manage a diverse group of Engineers, Contractors, Technicians and other stake holdersConstructability studies where required to generate innovative ideas of problem solving as well as giving guidance to Contractor.Knowledge of and familiarity with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, Procedures, Best Practices and Inspection Procedures (SAES, SAEP, SABP and SAIP) and Materials Systems Specifications (SAMSS)This Position Is Accountable For The Following End ResultsReports to the Construction Manager as Construction Lead on assigned projects during Construction and Commissioning phases of the project. Coordinate with company Engineers and Contractor Engineers. Executes assigned work in accordance with the Project and Construction Execution Plan and applicable Project Procedures and Standards. Ensures that the work follows applicable HSE, Quality and financial standards and procedures at all times. Ensure that the Work Pack of the Project when it is received from Project Management, is fully complete and that all required information in included in such Work Pack. Ensure, as a minimum, that all material and equipment is available, when Work Pack of Project is received from Project Management and that all required Engineering Drawings are included. Leads a team of direct and indirect reports to deliver projects safely according to the agreed scope, budget and schedule. Delivers value through the active usage of Constructability to generate alternatives to execute the project and ensure that all aspects regarding craneage, scaffolding, access, etc. have been properly evaluated during the Construction Process. Manages the interfaces between the various parties on the project including Engineering, Contractors, Vendors, Operations, HSE and Quality. Leads the planning and execution of the field work in conjunction with – and under the leadership of - the Construction Management. Ensures that the contractors are progressing within the agreed manhour and cost budgets and in accordance with project schedule. Reports any deviations and applies agreed corrective actions where required. Provides input to the project controls team for cost and schedule reporting. Ensure that all scope changes are properly raised and recorded to cover manhours, costs and schedule impacts and coordinate on review of change order documents.Candidate RequirementsKnowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesWork Experience:Should have a minimum experience of 15 years in the Construction Management of Projects in power or oil/gas industries (mainly related to Mechanical field)Saudi Aramco experience preferred.Essential Knowledge & ExperienceShould be familiar with the relevant Saudi Aramco / International StandardsKey SkillsDesired Knowledge & Experience:Education & CertificationsBachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineeringConstruction Management certification from any reputed bodyPMP or any other management certificate is desirableWe are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.