Job Description: Project Manager – Green Hydrogen & Ammonia

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Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead full project lifecycle: concept selection, feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, cost estimates (Class II), and execution strategies.
• Ensure alignment of project scope with business case, stakeholders, and investment approvals.

2. Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Technology Management

• Manage projects involving:
  • Hydrogen production via electrolysis
  • Green ammonia synthesis and storage systems
  • Hydrogen liquefaction, compression, and export/import systems
• Oversee integration of upstream (electrolysis) with downstream (ammonia, storage, transport).
• Support design and execution of:
  • Ammonia synthesis plants
  • Ammonia dissociation units (H₂ recovery)
  • Hydrogen liquefaction facilities [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]

3. Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Act as the primary interface with clients, licensors, EPC contractors, JV partners, and internal leadership.
• Coordinate with global clients such as energy majors and national oil companies. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across process, mechanical, civil, and instrumentation disciplines. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]

4. Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Supervise development of:
  • Process design packages (PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs)
  • Equipment datasheets and technical specifications
  • Operating manuals and commissioning procedures [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Ensure optimal process efficiency, energy integration, and sustainability performance.
• Review and approve EPC deliverables in line with international standards. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]

5. Commercial & Proposal Management

• Lead techno-commercial evaluations for large-scale projects (up to billion-dollar investments). [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Manage:
  • Bid evaluation (technical and commercial)
  • Vendor prequalification
  • Contract and risk assessment [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Drive proposal development for hydrogen and ammonia value chain opportunities.

6. Risk, Safety & Compliance

• Lead risk assessments including:
  • HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP studies [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Environmental and safety standards
  • International codes and client specifications
• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation strategies.

7. Construction & Commissioning Oversight

• Coordinate site execution and interface with contractors during project delivery.
• Support commissioning activities for:
  • Hydrogen plants
  • Ammonia units
  • Storage and export systems
• Ensure readiness for operations and handover.

8. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Drive performance management, training, and capability development.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred). [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• 15–25+ years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or clean energy sectors.
• Proven experience in EPC/EPCM/PMC project execution.

Preferred Experience

• Direct involvement in:
  • Green Hydrogen projects (electrolysis-based)
  • Ammonia synthesis / storage / export projects
  • Gasification, syngas, or hydrogen value chain projects [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Experience in mega projects (>$500M to $1B+). [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Exposure to international projects (Middle East / Europe / Asia).

Technical Skills

• Process simulation tools: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II, UniSim [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Engineering tools for pipeline and process design (OLGA, PIPESIM, etc.) [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Strong knowledge of hydrogen and ammonia technologies

Core Competencies

• Project management & execution excellence
• Techno-commercial acumen
• Strategic thinking and concept development
• Stakeholder management and leadership
• Risk management and decision-making

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• On-time, on-budget project completion
• Successful commissioning of hydrogen/ammonia facilities
• Safety compliance and zero major incidents
• Cost optimization and value engineering
• High client satisfaction