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Project Leader – Pipeline & Infrastructure | |||
| Company | Santos Ltd. | Experience | Not Specified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of posting | 2008-08-21 8:10 | Salary indication | Competitive |
| Category | Power | Start date | To be agreed |
| Region | Australasia | Duration | To be agreed |
| Country | Australia | ||
| Location | Brisbane | ||
| Description | Position Purpose: The objective of the SRPS Project Development is to commercialise Santos’ eastern Australian gas reserves through development, either solely or in partnership, a number of nominally 400-500 MW capacity, gas fired combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power generation facilities. As an integral member of the SRPS Project development team, you will initially be responsible for: • Delivery of the SRPS Project gas transmission pipeline studies and approvals, integrating with the power station development(s) and the associated infrastructure at potential sites initially in Victoria with the Shaw River Power Station (SRPS) and New South Wales; • Delivery of associated studies required to achieve environmental and regulatory approvals, utilising and directing third party resources and specialist consultants as required; • Leadership of the Gas Transmission Pipeline Owner’s Engineer during development and implementation phases of the project(s); • Leading the technical aspects of the transaction for EPC of the gas transmission pipeline; • Participating in the development of the project’s Stakeholder Management Plan; • Implementation of EHS monitoring systems for management of the EHS impacts of the project(s) in respect of gas transmission pipeline outcomes; • Provision of gas transmission pipeline specialist advice within Development Projects covering Federal and State regulatory, environmental assessments and approvals processes; and • Integration of the gas transmission pipeline development within the Santos’ Quality Asset Development (SQAD) process. Key Accountabilities: Environment, Health and Safety • Actively support Santos’ commitment to Environment, Health and Safety including: - Adopting and promoting personal work practices and procedures in accordance with Santos’ Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) standards. • Specific environmental, health and safety responsibilities including, but not limited to: - Delivery of the SRPS Project development assessments and approvals in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements at the federal, state and local level; - Management and delivery of SRPS Project gas transmission pipeline studies undertaken by specialist consultants on behalf of Santos; - Providing leadership to project teams on EHS issues; - Ensuring that EHS considerations are adequately taken into account during project development; - Continuously communicating to contractors Santos’ expectations for EHS; - Ensuring contractor EHS management systems meet the intent of Santos’ requirements; - Representing the SRPS Project with government agencies, municipalities, the public, industry and professional societies on gas transmission pipeline issues; - Maintaining contact with environmental authorities and communicating to concerned parties of anticipated and actual changes; and - Assist regulatory and environmental authorities in the development of new guidelines and regulations. SRPS Project Gas Transmission Pipeline and Infrastructure Studies and Approvals: • Delivery of the SRPS Project statutory and regulatory gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure approvals, and ensuring that key Project performance objectives are met or bettered. Responsibilities include: - Management of the SRPS Project statutory, regulatory and environmental approvals process initially in Victoria and NSW, and with other East Australian gas market locations as they evolve; - Development and implementation of a clear gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure approvals strategy, and plan for execution of the SRPS Project(s) including internal, joint venture and regulatory approvals; - Ensuring key gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure project risks are identified and mitigation strategies are implemented; - Identification of key internal and external project stakeholders, and ensuring gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure issues are satisfactorily addressed during project development; - Ensuring SRPS Project management systems are bridged with Santos EHSMS; - Integration of Project and EHS activities, and ensuring team efforts are coordinated and communications effective; - Ensuring gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure project design specifications are developed and interfaced with technical engineering teams of the Owner’s Engineers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure economic compliance and best practices for design; - Preparation of Project gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure capital and operating cost estimates and schedule estimates, which adequately consider the level of uncertainty; and - Technical definition covering the Project gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure adequate for the requirements of Pre-FEED (Conceptual), FEED (Definition) and Execution (Implementation) Phases prescribed by the SQAD process and Project Execution Plan(s). • In participation with other team members, and from a gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure leadership perspective, conduct Project negotiations and discussions that achieve an economic and constructible development within defined Project outcomes. • Reporting regularly to Management and Joint Venture Parties on cost, schedule and performance of assigned project scope. • Ensuring all gas transmission and infrastructure contract and purchasing negotiations, evaluations and administration comply with Santos’ risk and legal requirements, and are completed ethically and impartially and that all appropriate approvals are obtained; • As determined by the SRPS Project Development Manger, direct the Gas Transmission Pipeline Owner’s Engineer and act as the Santos Representative in dealing with this party. • In participation with other team members, collaborate Project outcomes including, but not limited to such matters as: - Power block interfaces with gas transmission pipeline and infrastructure; - raw, recycled and potable water supply; - sewage; - effluent discharges; and - road, amenities and civil works beyond the power block scope. SRPS Project Stakeholder Management: • Manage the relevant aspects of the Project’s Stakeholder Management Plan (SMP) throughout the development and implementation phases of the Project so that: - key milestones and events are prepared for communication and consultation with internal, external and joint venture (should they exist) stakeholders; - There is consistency with the requirements and obligations of the environmental, regulatory and statutory approvals for the Project; - There is consistency with the intent of Santos EHSMS; and - Regular reviews and updates are undertaken, consistent with the active project schedule for that particular site or aspect of the SRPS Project development. • At the functional or working level, act as the focal point for State, Local government and stakeholder consultation on all engineering issues relating to gas transmission pipeline, infrastructure, facilities and regional social issues covering construction transport, accommodation and community facilities. General: • Flexible approach to work requirements and availability for site related travel within reasonable notice. • Pro-actively contribute to Santos’ continuous improvement and innovative project management processes. • Be a leader and role model for project teams and champion of EHS objectives. • Develop and maintain the necessary professional skills required for the position. • To actively apply and promote Santos’ Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace health and Well Being policies and to ensure that employees observe these principles within the workplace. • Other duties as required at the direction of SRPS Project Development Manager or Commercial Manger when acting as Project Leader. | ||
| Skills | Essential Qualifications • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Bachelor Degree or better. • Eligible for Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia or equivalent. Required Experience • Minimum 12 years in project and construction management. • Minimum 8 years in oil and gas, process industries or power station project developments. • Leadership and supervision of teams responsible for engineering studies. • Demonstrable representation in the capacity as the equity/owner of the business, particularly in energy related infrastructure performance and delivery. • Previous pipeline and infrastructure study management experience desired along with current knowledge of AS2885. | ||
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| Reference Nr | ER5796 | ||
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