Head of Operations Excellence - Offshore

Job Purpose

• Develop, evaluate, and direct consistent implementation of Qatar Energy LNG Offshore Operations Excellence (OE) programs and ensure the sustainability and continuous improvement of OE programs with specific focus on compression.

• Develop and implement operations excellence programs and process safety programs and drive sustainability, operational efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of OE programs. Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency across onshore facilities. Streamline and optimise logistics processes to reduce lead times and minimize transportation.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety in offshore operations. Implement performance improvement plans and ensure their successful execution. Serve as business owner for all OE‑related IT tools for offshore department.
• Align operational excellence initiatives with the overall business objectives and transformation goals of the division. Develop and evaluate all relevant Operations Group level procedures, OE procedures and manuals, training materials, and assessment/evaluation practices.
• Develop and implement the Mitigate Volume Threats (MVT) process, providing continuous enhancement and opportunities for integration with other Company risk and reliability processes.
• Ensure that the framework and scope of the process safety program (PSP) within the Company are consistently implemented.

• Lead a core multidisciplinary team in the development of Qatar Energy LNG Barrier Management processes that establish industrial best practices within the Company. Work closely with key stakeholders across the Company to ensure proper planning, organization, coordination, and effective implementation of Barrier Management processes.
• Serve as the technical expert within the Operations Groups for advice on complex issues having potential significant impact on business results and identify operational best practices that establish Qatar Energy LNG as a leader in the industry.
• Direct the development of quality assurance and project planning measures for assigned projects to ensure proper implementation while considering critical quality standards and delivery targets (e.g., baseline studies, best practices surveys, and Level 3 implementation plans).
• Develop and sustain all OE‑related programs/initiatives by incorporating essential control measures. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of operational processes.
• Advise the Operations Groups on establishing all OE‑related KPI targets, for both leading and lagging KPI's. Advise on OE‑related technical competency for the Operations Groups and development of structured training programs.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

• 11 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, with a solid understanding of Operations Excellence (OE) functions within similar environments.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the deployment of OE initiatives.