Director, Engineering & Project Management

Job Description

Reports To: Managing Director

Industry: Natural gas / midstream energy / LNG infrastructure

Position Overview:

The Director, Engineering & Project Management, is responsible for leading the planning, engineering, development, execution, and delivery of all capital projects across Westflux's Small-Scale LNG plant, off-site storage and regasification facilities, depots, and related infrastructure. The role provides strategic oversight of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and project controls to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with corporate objectives and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 1. Engineering & Design Management:

   • Direct all engineering and design activities from concept selection through detailed engineering and project execution.
   • Establish engineering standards, technical specifications, design criteria, and governance processes for all projects.
   • Lead design reviews, process simulations, technical studies, value engineering exercises, constructability reviews, and design optimization initiatives.
   • Approve engineering deliverables, including layouts, process flow diagrams, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, datasheets, and construction drawings.
   • Ensure all engineering designs meet applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, operational requirements, and project objectives.

2. 2. Construction Planning & Management:

   • Provide strategic leadership for all construction planning, execution, commissioning, and project delivery activities across LNG plant, storage and regasification facilities, depots, and associated infrastructure.
   • Develop construction execution strategies, methodologies, and resource plans to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery.
   • Oversee construction schedules, site management activities, contractor mobilization, construction sequencing, and field execution.
   • Monitor construction progress, productivity, quality, safety, and budget performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
   • Lead interface management between engineering, procurement, construction contractors, operations, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

3. 3. Vendor & OEM Management:

   • Lead engagement with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), technology licensors, fabricators, and strategic vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
   • Manage vendor qualification, technical evaluations, bid reviews, proposal assessments, clarification meetings, and commercial recommendations.
   • Negotiate technical requirements, equipment specifications, warranties, performance guarantees, and service agreements.
   • Establish and maintain long-term strategic relationships with OEMs and key suppliers to support project delivery and operational reliability.
   • Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with quality, schedule, technical, and contractual requirements.

4. 4. Government Permits, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs:

   • Lead all permitting, licensing, regulatory approvals, certifications, and statutory compliance activities required for project development and operations.
   • Serve as the primary interface with regulatory authorities, including NMDPRA, NGIC, GACN, environmental agencies, local authorities, and other governmental stakeholders.
   • Coordinate regulatory submissions, technical presentations, inspections, site visits, compliance audits, and approval processes.
   • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure projects remain compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and industry requirements.
   • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with government agencies and key external stakeholders to facilitate timely approvals and project execution.

5. 5. Leadership & Organizational Development:

   • Build, lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering and project management teams.
   • Establish engineering governance frameworks, project management methodologies, and competency development programs.
   • Foster collaboration, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
   • Champion Westflux's core values of integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
   • Perform additional duties as may be assigned by executive management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive engineering experience (post-Bachelor's degree), including significant experience in engineering and design, project management, construction management, commissioning, and operations support within the oil & gas, midstream, energy, or related sectors.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering, project management, construction, and technical teams responsible for large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading the full lifecycle of capital projects, including conceptual development, feasibility studies, engineering/design, procurement, EPCIC management, construction, commissioning, startup, and handover.
• Proven experience in the development and execution of gas processing facilities, LNG storage and regasification facilities, terminals, depots, pipelines, or similar energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in engineering/design reviews, process engineering, facility layouts, equipment selection, technical evaluations, and project optimization.
• Extensive experience managing EPCIC contractors, engineering consultants, OEMs, fabricators, vendors, and strategic service providers.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction planning, construction management, field execution, contractor oversight, and commissioning activities.
• Strong experience in project controls, including cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, change management, and performance reporting.
• Proven experience leading procurement activities, technical bid evaluations, contract negotiations, vendor qualification, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of process safety management, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessments, risk assessments, operational readiness reviews, and implementation of safety recommendations.
• Extensive experience obtaining permits, licenses, approvals, and regulatory clearances from relevant government and industry regulatory agencies.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, government agencies, financial institutions, investors, host communities, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, engineering practices, regulatory frameworks, and project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to read, interpret, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, technical specifications, layouts, and construction drawings.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing strategic leadership and direction across multiple concurrent projects and business initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.) and familiarity with engineering, process modeling, project controls, and scheduling software.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution. A minimum of Second Class Upper Division or equivalent is preferred.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), Construction Management, or a related field.
• Preferred: Professional Engineering registration with COREN or an equivalent recognized engineering body.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.