Project Advisor Job Listing at BHP Billiton in Houston, TX

Energy, Metals & Mining

Project Advisor
Job number:
TEC743181

CSG:
Petroleum

Business / Project:
Development

Job type:
Full Time Regular (USA)

Location:
US - Texas - Houston
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ACCOUNTABILITIES

Governance

Assurance that BHPBilliton projects meet all corporate and Petroleum governance requirements

Ensure all requisite reviews (Independent Peer Reviews, Post Investment Reviews, Functional Reviews, et al) are initiated and completed according to governance required time frames

Ensure projects progress efficiently through the Petroleum Investment Process for all project phases (identification > selection > definition > execution)

Project Performance

Provide support, resources and oversight to project teams to ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) for schedule, cost , HSE and quality meet target performance levels as a minimum

Mentor project leadership teams in understanding governance requirements

Work closely with central engineering and other functional areas in support of project requirements

Ensure project teams have buy in and are executing the quality management system

Project Management Function

Ensure best practices and lessons learned are well documented, shared and implemented on new projects

Assist in further developing Petroleum and corporate level documents to continually improve the project management
KEY DELIVERABLES / KEY DIMENSIONS

Governance

Guide projects through the Petroleum Investment Process for all project phases

- Conduct workshops for project teams

- Mentor project and engineering personnel in requirements of Petroleum Investment Process

- Assist in the preparation of documents

- Work closely with other functional areas (i.e. marketing, subsurface, HSE, production operations, finance, supply et al) in receiving timely review and endorsement of phase work plans

- Work closely with the central engineering function in addressing specific technical issues and reviews

- Nominate personnel for IPR and PIR teams

Team leader for project functional reviews

Independent peer review (IPR) and post investment review (PIR) team member

Leader for facility start-up readiness reviews.

Project Performance

Assist project teams in establishing and delivering on milestone targets

Assist in the implementation of the quality management system and coordinate between the project team leadership and QMS supervisor

Backfill project personnel during absences

Work closely with project teams in developing terms of reference for investment phasing

Participation in cost and schedule reviews. Work with Cost Advisor to ensure reviews are thorough and appropriate contingency is allocated

Monitor project status and provide assistance when problems arise

Project Management Function

Prepare monthly status reports

Leverage specialty skills across other CSGs.

Ensure consistency across projects

BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Leadership Model:

Vision

Accountability

Credibility – must be credible to gain respect of project teams; maintain high customer focus; considered a "go-to" resource

Action Orientation – "can do" mindset

Communication – ability to communicate a vision of success

Collaboration – Strong commitment to and action towards values associated with team work

Judgement – must exhibit mature judgement in conjunction with sound reasoning

Feedback and Recognition

Additional Position Specific Qualities that impact overall effectiveness:

Leader in promoting safety and the environment

Engaging

Inspiring

Influencing – ability to influence project teams

Challenging

Integrity – driven to deliver on promises

Technical depth, born of experience
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The basic purpose of the Project Advisor is to deliver project management "Excellence" and steward Project Management policies, standards and procedures throughout the Petroleum Customer Sector Group (CSG).

This position is an integral part of the Project Management Function within the Development Division. The Project Advisor will provide project support to all Petroleum projects worldwide, including operated, non-operated and brown field. This position is accountable for guiding projects through the Petroleum investment phases (identification > selection > definition > execution), leading functional review teams, participating in independent peer reviews (IPR), post investment reviews (PIR) and facility start-up readiness assessments. The successful candidate must be a seasoned project professional with a proven track record in leadership positions on capital projects.
AUTHORITY AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Project Management Functional leadership

Project Directors and managers

Facilities Delivery Managers

Subsurface Engineering Managers

Worldwide Drilling Managers

S&L Managers and Representatives

Production Operations

Central Engineering Chiefs, GPL's, Managers and VP

Partner and 3rdParty counter-parts

HSE

Supply Chain

Knowledge Management

Direct Line Report(s)

None
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree engineering.

Minimum of 18 - 25 years experience executing capital projects preferably in the Petroleum industry.

Requires outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with customers of diverse backgrounds.

Must be an excellent facilitator with proven ability to build consensus

Experience & Technical Competencies

Must have held significant leadership position on major capital project. Previous supervisory experience a must. Must be job ready to fill leadership position on a major capital project.

Experience with project implementation under strict HSE Protocols

Prior experience co-ordinating the efforts of those responsible for engineering, procurement, fabrication, hook-up, commissioning, and start-up.

Experience in all phases of projects, from inception through project close out.

Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, interpersonal relationships and communication skills

Experience in project economics evaluation and a sound understanding of commercial principles

Knowledge of CAPEX and OPEX estimating and project scheduling

Languages: English Fluent
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Advertised:
13 Mar 2012 Central Standard Time