Asst. Vice President

Job Description: Project Manager – Green Hydrogen & Ammonia

Position Title

AVP - PROJECTS

Location

Surat HO (Montessa)

Role Overview

The Project Manager will lead end-to-end execution of green hydrogen and ammonia projects, from concept development through FEED, EPC/EPCM, commissioning, and operations support. The role requires strong techno-commercial expertise in

hydrogen electrolysis, ammonia synthesis, storage/export systems, and integrated energy projects

, ensuring delivery aligned with cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

Lead full project lifecycle

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

1. 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
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1. 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.
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• Lead multidisciplinary teams across process, mechanical, civil, and instrumentation disciplines.
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1. Engineering & Technical Oversight

Supervise development of

• Process design packages (PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs)
• Equipment datasheets and technical specifications
• Operating manuals and commissioning procedures
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• Ensure optimal
• process efficiency, energy integration, and sustainability performance
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• Review and approve EPC deliverables in line with international standards.
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1. Commercial & Proposal Management

Lead

• techno-commercial evaluations
• for large-scale projects (up to billion-dollar investments).
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Manage

• Bid evaluation (technical and commercial)
• Vendor prequalification
• Contract and risk assessment
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• Drive proposal development for hydrogen and ammonia value chain opportunities.

1. Risk, Safety & Compliance

Lead risk assessments including

• HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP studies
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Ensure compliance with

• Environmental and safety standards
• International codes and client specifications
• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation strategies.

1. 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.

1. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor
• multidisciplinary engineering teams
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• 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).
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• 15–25+ years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or clean energy sectors.
• Proven experience in
• EPC/EPCM/PMC project execution
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Preferred Experience

Direct involvement in

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

Technical Skills

• Process simulation tools: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II, UniSim
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• Engineering tools for pipeline and process design (OLGA, PIPESIM, etc.)
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• 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