Operations Advisor III--Carbon Capture

We have an opening for an Operations Advisor III at the ExxonMobil facility in Spring, TX. The Advisor will be working on a new venture. Must have process experience and operations experience in carbon capture processes. Areas of expertise include management systems, operations integrity, product quality, and process controls. Should be familiar with SAP, FEED studies, SSHE, and HAZOPs. Must have 15 or more years’ relevant experience. Pay is $132.00 per hour, and there are no benefits. The job is expected to last one year. There will be domestic and international travel.

MAIN FUNCTIONS
Operations Advisor has responsibilities for clusters, zones, and at the global company level. Expert resource for Oil and Gas Industry management systems, global processes and procedures, technical matters, and coordination of improvement plans. Demonstrates expert operations and/or maintenance skills; ability to influence without authority and interact at all levels within an organization. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups; able to network effectively across organizations. Operations Advisor will cover some but not all of the responsibilities listed below.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates development of operations and maintenance design philosophies including project specific specifications.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of the impact of changes across functional boundaries.
• Provides technical expertise and facilitates consistent coordination of Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS), Global Product Quality Management System (GPQMS)/Global Product Integrity Management System (GPIMS), Hydrocarbon Controls Practices (HCP) matters, Unit Internal Assessment (UIA), and audit preparation.
• Provides technical expertise and facilitates consistent coordination of risk assessments, incident investigation.
• Provides functional guidance with respect to technical matters and structural improvements/initiatives in operations and/or manufacturing and may include coordination of improvement plans.
• Helps coordinate cost management and productivity improvement plans.
• Provides technical support and input to training development and delivery.
• Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives.
• Supports Operations Management as requested.
• Develops, maintains and shares best practices.
• Guides resources that are made available to execute key initiatives.
• Networks and develops effective relationships with cross-functional representatives and teams, industry associations’ suppliers and resellers/dealers/third parties as appropriate.
• Develops project plans while identifying application opportunities for lessons learned & best practices sharing.
• May provide technical expertise and facilitates consistent coordination of conceptual and pre-Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies.
• May assist with Company Plan preparation and stewardship.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Behavioral Skills: adaptability, analytical capability, collaboration, effective communication, mentorship, innovative, applied learning, shows initiative.
• Functional Skills: Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) management - operations and maintenance, managing critical operations and workforce, plant operating technology, maintenance management.
• Previous experience in a closely related position and/or industry experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required
• Demonstrates sound business judgement, decision making skills and customer focus
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills (either formal or informal) and ability to create ownership and commitment to the organization's purpose
• Familiarity with SAP and warehouse management systems
• Ability to drive functional excellence through a willingness to aggressively pursue new and creative approaches to resolve problems; strong willingness to share own expertise and tricks of the trade
• Demonstrate ability to influence and promote change to achieve desired results
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment

Job Description

Provide operability and maintainability input into design and execution plans
Serve as Ops rep on key project activities, e.g., HAZOPs, risk assessments, design reviews, etc.
Provide input into O&M tendering plans and contracts, including development and review of technical contractual requirements / specifications
Provide input into O&M bid evaluations and supplier selection
Support / lead development of Operations Readiness Plans and other key deliverables, including:
Staffing/Hiring Plans and associated OPEX build-up
O&M Procedures
Maintenance Plans, including Inspection and Turnaround Plan optimization
Equipment Strategies and Spare Parts Program implementation
Input on Operator Round criteria
Input on Training and Competency Plans
Stand up equipment surveillance program
Technical Input on Service Agreements
Weekly/monthly reports and presentations as required by Venture/Project Team

Key Experiences & Skills:
>15 years industry operations experience
Thorough knowledge of post-combustion carbon capture technology, operations, and processes
Leadership experience in an operating facility (preferably including carbon capture)
Demonstrated experience in liaising with third party contractors and business partners
Ability to interact in a multi-cultural environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (Kansas, Japan)
Oil and gas experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $132.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $132