Vice President, Thamama Subsurface Excellence

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:Provide leadership and direction to develop plans and activities for Thamama Subsurface Center that is aligned with ADNOCs integrated 2030 strategy. Develop Thamama Subsurface Center capabilities to support ADNOC Upstream delivery. Direct development and implementation of ADNOC Upstream Group companies technical standards, guidelines, best practices and workflows in the area of subsurface. Build subsurface capability through communities of practice, specialized training and mentoring. Ensure the team functions is within the ADNOC governance framework and is compliant with company code of conduct, policies and guidelinesKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct technical assurance of subsurface studies/models and field development plans through Subject Matter Experts and Specialists from Thamama Center to ensure major decisions are made applying ADNOC Groups standards and practices.
• Identify and support projects of strategic importance to ADNOC Upstream through constant liaison with Technical Center function SVP and other function SVPs.
• Promote thin k-tank approach to problem solving to build an agile organization to tackle upstream challenges in a timely and effective manner .
• Directs the development, deployment and monitoring of unified ADNOC Upstream technical standards, workflows and processes incorporating best practices and learnings; Improve production efficiency through Integrated Capacity Model (ICM), Improve Reservoir Management through Integrated Reservoir Management (IRM) framework
• Drive digital transformation in all subsurface activities across ADNOC Group to improve efficiency, consistency and accuracy.
• Liaise with Talent and Development in developing and implementing a comprehensive Technical Career Progression framework to guide subsurface staff development, to encourage UAE Nationals to become future specialists and subject matter experts in their area
• Liaise with other Upstream Department managers and members of ADNOC Upstream leadership team in fostering and promoting matters related to Thamama Subsurface Center.
• Manage Thamama Subsurface centre human and financial resources appropriately including the recruitment and development of professionals, procurement of third party services and accruals.
• Support Technical Center Function manager in preparing Thamama Center five-year business plan, annual budget and expenditure forecast.
• Manage and meet project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc. specifically Thamama Subsurface Center strategic projects ensuring sufficient resources are in place to deliver the projects on schedule.

Generic AccountabilitiesOperational Plans

• Develop consistent and realistic long and short term operational plans for the Division in line with the Function objectives and manage the implementation of approved long and short term plans and ensure they are effectively converted into its performance objectives to achieve established service levels.

Budgets & Cost Control

• Develop and manage the Division annual budget in line with the Functions business objectives and operational plans ensuring that adequate funding provision is made for all Division activities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved Division budget on a regular basis; investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Develop and implement appropriate Division policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, Company guidelines in order to support execution of the Directorates work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development of the Directorates KPls and ensure proper cascade of the Performance objectives within the Division and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure delivery of these objectives and promote a performance driven culture.
• Manage the implementation of the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Division in accordance with Company approved guidelines.

People Development

• Develop knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Division and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Division in coordination with relevant Human Capital Functions to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Division that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives .

Risk Management

• Contribute and support establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Division, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implement measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Division.
• Communicate corporate business ethics and Companys Code of Conduct to employees within the Division and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Promote an organisation culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation and supports initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve the Division operations and services.
• Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with approved standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Division.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the institution and implementation of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Division in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Division employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

• Ensure that all Division MIS and progress reports are prepared to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Minimum Qualification

• • Bachelors degree in Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering (or equivalent). Masters/PhD is highly preferred.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• • 18 years of professional experience in exploration, development and production with last 8 years in a leadership role;
  • Strong technical, leadership and people management skills;
  • In-depth knowledge of ADNOC upstream business with significant exposure to all major disciplines;
  • Good understanding of project economics and investment criteria;
  • Passion for application of new technology and innovation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate across all levels of ADNOC

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