FACILITY MANAGER

About the role

The Facility Manager will lead the design, construction, operational readiness, commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations of the oil and gas processing facility, with deep technical expertise in gas treating, dehydration, compression, and CO2 removal, including oversight of the implementation of new CO2 removal technology. This role bridges the gap between project execution and steady-state operations, ensuring the facility is designed, built, commissioned, and operated to meet production targets, product specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

Provide senior oversight and accountability for all oil and gas processing facility operations, from commissioning through steady-state production

• Develop and implement operating philosophies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational readiness plans
• Lead the transition from construction/commissioning to operations, ensuring smooth handover and startup sequencing
• Serve as the senior technical authority on-site for all operational and process-related issues
• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, ensuring production targets, uptime, and efficiency metrics are met

Provide expert-level oversight of the full oil and gas processing train: oil and gas separation, CO2 removal and export/sales gas conditioning

Serve as the lead technical authority for the new CO2 removal technology, overseeing its commissioning, performance testing, and integration into operations

• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for all process systems, with particular focus on the CO2 removal unit
• Develop and manage the facility's operating budget (OPEX), including staffing, maintenance, chemicals, utilities, and consumables
• Champion a strong HSE culture across all facility operations, targeting zero incidents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field (required)
• 20+ years of experience in gas processing facility operations, with progressive responsibility
• Minimum 5-7 years in a Facility Manager, Plant Manager, or Operations Manager role
• Expertise in oil and gas separation

Demonstrated experience with new technology commissioning/startup, ideally involving first-of-kind or early commercial deployment of process technology

Track record of successful commissioning and startup of oil and gas processing facilities

Expert-level understanding of oil and gas processing fundamentals: separation, dehydration, compression, acid gas removal, and gas conditioning

• Proficiency in process simulation software
• Solid understanding of corrosion mechanisms in CO2-rich environments and materials selection (NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 familiarity required)
• Strong crisis management and decision-making skills under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions