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

• Project Planning & Execution
• Lead full project lifecycle: concept selection, feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, cost estimates (Class II), and execution strategies.
• Ensure alignment of project scope with business case, stakeholders, and investment approvals.
• 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 [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• 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. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across process, mechanical, civil, and instrumentation disciplines. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Engineering & Technical Oversight
• Supervise development of:
• Process design packages (PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs)
• Equipment datasheets and technical specifications
• Operating manuals and commissioning procedures [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Ensure optimal process efficiency, energy integration, and sustainability performance.
• Review and approve EPC deliverables in line with international standards. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Commercial & Proposal Management
• Lead techno-commercial evaluations for large-scale projects (up to billion-dollar investments). [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Manage:
• Bid evaluation (technical and commercial)
• Vendor prequalification
• Contract and risk assessment [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Drive proposal development for hydrogen and ammonia value chain opportunities.
• Risk, Safety & Compliance
• Lead risk assessments including:
• HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP studies [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Ensure compliance with:
• Environmental and safety standards
• International codes and client specifications
• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• 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.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams. [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Drive performance management, training, and capability development.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, and innovation.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred). [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• 15–25+ years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or clean energy sectors.
• Proven experience in EPC/EPCM/PMC project execution.
  
  

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

• Process simulation tools: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II, UniSim [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Engineering tools for pipeline and process design (OLGA, PIPESIM, etc.) [AMITPARLIKAR (1) (1) | Word]
• Strong knowledge of hydrogen and ammonia technologies
  
  

• Project management & execution excellence
• Techno-commercial acumen
• Strategic thinking and concept development
• Stakeholder management and leadership
• Risk management and decision-making
  
  

• 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