Head Operations & Projects (Green Ammonia)

Role Overview

The Head – Operations & Projects will lead end-to-end execution, commissioning, and operational excellence of the Green Ammonia project. This role is responsible for project delivery (EPC/EPCM coordination), plant operations, safety, cost control, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with sustainability, regulatory, and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead development and execution of Green Ammonia projects from FEED to commissioning and handover
• Oversee EPC/EPCM contractors, licensors, OEMs, and consultants
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Manage project risks, change management, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate with technology providers (electrolyzers, ASU, Haber-Bosch loop, storage & logistics)

2. Operations & Plant Management

• Establish and lead safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations
• Develop SOPs, operating manuals, maintenance strategies, and KPI frameworks
• Drive plant performance optimization (energy efficiency, uptime, yield)
• Implement preventive & predictive maintenance systems
• Build and lead operations, maintenance, and technical teams

3. Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with all HSE, statutory, and environmental regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with global best practices
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and emergency response planning
• Ensure compliance with green certification, carbon accounting, and sustainability standards

4. Cost, Budget & Commercial Support

• Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Drive cost optimization across operations and supply chain
• Support commercial teams with production planning, reliability inputs, and customer commitments
• Participate in long-term planning and scalability assessments

5. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management

• Liaise with government bodies, regulators, lenders, and JV partners
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and sustainability teams
• Represent operations in board and investor reviews

6. Strategy & Growth

• Support expansion, debottlenecking, and future green hydrogen/ammonia projects
• Track emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Contribute to long-term operational and asset management strategy

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Experience

• 25+ of experience in chemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, ammonia, or large process plants
• Proven leadership in project execution and plant operations
• Experience with ammonia, hydrogen, electrolyzers, renewable integration, or similar process plants preferred
• Strong background in EPC management and commissioning

Key Skills & Competencies

• Project & operations leadership
• Strong HSE and regulatory knowledge
• Stakeholder and vendor management
• Financial acumen (CAPEX/OPEX control)
• Strategic thinking and execution mindset
• High ownership and decision-making capability