COO/VP for Upstream (Oil & Gas)

Job Description:

Candidate should possess good exposure in handling upstream projects of different magnitudes independently- including oil & Gas well drilling, erection of surface facilities / production facilities, Pipelines, Finance / Project Management, etc with proven track record of leading and driving the entire upstream department operations, with the support of appropriate Team Members.

• Ability to lead the Oil & Gas upstream department in Company to deliver successfully in Green field Exploration & Development Projects.
• Effectively manage planning, budgeting/ forecasting and other investment requirement s, including Project Funding for the Company operated blocks.
• Effectively coordinate with Company Employees and external consultants to ensure completion of all upstream jobs, in line with finalized budget, work program and project schedule.
• Ensure operations are performed in line with the Company Standards, complying with applicable Laws and Regulations.
• Formulation and implementation of Risk Management Policy for the operated blocks.
• Interaction with external agencies such as DGH, MOP&NG, MOEF and Pollution Control Boards, State Govt. / Local Administration and Statutory Bodies, etc to enable grant of required permits, statutory licenses, clearances etc.
• Effective coordination with various contractors / vendors /agencies / business partners for smooth block operations.
• Active Co-ordination with Management for timely completion of activities and smooth block operations.
• Highly effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills; proven track record working collaboratively and being able to build consensus but also able to challenge effectively and constructively.
• To ensure timely processing of payments to vendors/ contractors, related to the project to enable continuous workflow at site.
• Nurture HSE culture among upstream staff and contractors / vendors to ensure total conformity to prescribed HSE Standards, in various site operations leading to accident free sites.
• Provide periodical reports to Management giving right status on the various upstream projects.
• Imparting requisite skills / expertise on different disciplines for all upstream staff thru proper training and on the job exposures.