Project Manager

Who we are looking for

A (Project Manager) to join our team at H&P initially based at our Muscat operations in Oman.

Key details

Job title: (Project Manager)

Location: (Oman) with flexibility on middle east-based location

Contract Type: (Permannet) 5x8=40 per week

One Team. One Journey.

H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag and integration is ongoing.

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business, search our vacancies here: https://www.hpinc.com/about/careers

At H&P, our people are our strength

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together..

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

There are many benefits of working for H&P, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare
• Health risk assessment
• Retired benefits
• Family leave
• Vacation leave

Application process

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Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

Key details about the role and the candidate

Directly responsible for the delivery of assigned- “central led” projects within the designated time, budget and quality expectations of internal and external customers- by managing and leading project teams to in the #oneteamway toward realisation of set deliverables.

You and the role

You will play a key role in planning and executing strategic organizational projects that have been identified as requiring delivery through best practice project methodology. You will do this by managing across multiple stakeholder groups toward a common set of objectives on time and on budget.

This role is for someone who get the fulfilment of watching ideas realized from successful project delivery, gets excitement from the fact no two projects are the same, can think we think in the end in mind and is able to reinforce the importance of structured planning followed by efficient execution. They would need to work across multiple disciplines and communicate clearly across varying stakeholder groups. The project manager should have a keen eye for early project risk mitigation, and opportunities enhancement – while keeping the delivery objectives within scope. An understanding of the PMI methodology for managing projects will be helpful for aligning with the wider Project Management team.

Our H&P Eastern Land, Saudi and International Projects has a rich and growing portfolio of current and future projects covering major rig overhauls, rig startups and reactivations, rig technology upgrades, international rigs moves and new rig fabrication.

Primary responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of project activities within the agreed costs
• Responsible and accountable for project budget and resource allocations
• Ensure overall performance of projects assigned as measure with the Schedule Forecast and Cost Forecast indices
• Work with Head of Land Projects on “central led” or “country led” project classification/ assignment
• Manage delivery of central led project types including- rig fabrication, major refurbishment, international rig moves, major CAT IVs and major rig reactivation projects
• Participate in commissioning and testing of rigs
• Ensure that QA and HSE directives are applied to their project
• Charing project meetings and dedicated decision boards on project tasks
• Own the timely delivery, utilization, storage and archiving of project documentation
• Interface with Country functional teams including Country Managers
• Coordination of technical proposals and utilization of company and industry best practice standards on projects
• Coordinate Operations readiness planning together with rig operations teams
• Support other project managers and mentor Assistant project managers and other members of the projects function and project teams
• As required play coordination role for Country led projects
• Facilitate the definition of scope, goals and deliverables, tasks, and resource requirements on assigned projects
• Identify, log, analyse and manage potential and actual issues and risks
• Own implementation of corrective actions as appropriate
• Generate requirements, contracts, schedules, project reports, communication records, design specifications, meeting agendas, minutes, status reports, etc.
• Prepare Project Management Plans in a timely manner
• Minimize exposure and risk to projects objectives from non-project related activities.
• Present status reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Implement lessons learned on previous projects and track/ effectively communicated on current projects
• Participate in other project function tasks to be discussed and agreed on separately with Head of Projects
• Provides support for special duties within the department and organisation as assigned by the Head of Projects
• Work with commercial function team to ensure realistic and achievable timelines and budgets are applied to tender exercises and negotiations with clients.
• Work with Operations managers within Country teams to ensure key project objectives continue to be delivered after project handovers such as through the expected operational performance of rigs
• Interface with rig manufacturers and other third party as appropriate to hold them accountable for delivery of aspects of project assigned to these stakeholders
• As required work with third party or contract project managers on common project delivery goals

Experience

• Proven experience in Project Manager, Lead, Engineer, Coordinator or related roles.
• Experience in new rig fabrication, refurbishment, CATIV inspections, and major rig overhauls
• Experience with varied reporting tasks, ranging from information only reports to those utilized for decision making as well as those targeted at senior management.

Behaviour and Skills

• HSE Awareness
• Understanding of project rationale and excellent customer service skills
• Knowledgeable in fabrication, manufacturing and site/ factory acceptance testing.
• Knowledge of business case interpretation and/ or preparation
• Enhanced financial awareness and management skills
• Proven track record in the effective management of teams and project delivery
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Good communication skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Willingness to travel/mobility
• High level of spoken English
• Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced use of Microsoft Projects

Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge:

• KPI monitoring and tracking of projects
• General knowledge of planning, monitoring, closing of projects including the 10 areas outlined by PMI (Project Management Institute) best practice- Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, and stakeholder.
• Knowledge of Project Risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of stakeholder management methodologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Suitable technical qualification – Engineer / Technician
• Engineering degree: B.Eng / BSc. in Eng or M.Eng / MSc in Eng desirable
• PMP certification desirable
• Proven experience in drilling / Oil & Gas industry / or similar