OSBL Area 4 Manager (Power Generation)

  • Maganja, Mozambique
  • Start Date : ASAP
  • Published on : 11/03/2026

Description

Situation in organization N+1: OSBL Manager

Job dimensions
• Mozambique LNG is a strategic project led by Totalenergies – order of magnitude cost of $20 + billion
• Onshore facilities include 2 LNG trains (total of 13 mtpa), LNG and Condensate storage, Marine Facilities (Jetty and loading facilities), Utilities and Early Site Infrastructure.
• Onshore EPC contracts contract value is approximately $9 billion, including Construction at circa $4 billion
• Site Personnel on Board is expected to peak at 15,000.
• The Underground Pipelines and Utilities Manager leads the monitoring and oversight of the EPC Contractor's underground pipeline works and utilities, including, but limited to MEG, nitrogen, hot oil, and domestic gas treatment.
• The Power generation area Manager leads the centralised power generation system of the LNG plant, which features an installed capacity of approximately 300 MW ISO.
• The Power Generation manager will manage a team of up superintendents and supervisors.

Activities
• Inspire safety commitment in Client and EPC Contractor teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE requirements across the works to promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Support Project Manager in the overall Afungi site management and be a member of the site Emergency Management Team.
• Ensure that the team meets the necessary performance standards and corporate requirements.
• Develop a team spirit, foster teamwork, and build trust within the team. Encourage suitable personal and professional development.
• Be responsible to immediately report or cascade down any incidents in his area.
• Oversee the installation readiness of the 300 MW power generation system, ensuring all associated infrastructure is constructed and integrated according to project specifications and international standards.
• Coordinate and monitor all construction activities in his area, as per project requirements and construction procedures, up to the last system handover to Commissioning team, with a specific attention to activities involving Client’s responsibilities.
• Develop strong working relationships with EPC Contractor, in routine management and in management of critical issues.
• Facilitate the development of execution plans, method statements, and other relevant procedures to ensure that work plan and scopes are aligned with project strategies and deliver a safe, qualitative and timely execution of the project.
• Ensure physical presence at Site (either direct or via his supervisors) to demonstrate safety commitment, as well as quality and construction oversight and direct contact with Contractor’s and Subcontractors’ teams.
• Review construction progress from EPC Contractor, provide inputs to the internal construction reporting system and identify any deviances or risks to the schedule, by also proposing potential mitigations to his management and the EPC Contractor.
• Support the his PM, by providing inputs and coordination, in the overall site management of his area.
• Analyze the current situation as well as the known and expected issues; identify potential risks using technical knowledge and experience; propose and influence on technical and organizational solutions, lessons learned and good practices.
• Prepare and monitor the physical execution of Precommissioning and transition to Commissioning including during SIMOPS activities
• Contribute to project peer assists, peer reviews and technical assurance reviews to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the EPC Contractor’s construction management processes
• Lead or attend all necessary construction planning meetings to ensure a proper follow-up of the issues and resolutions. Context and environment
• Project entity is a multinational joint venture, has a large social performance element and is project financed by high profile lenders
• Afungi Site is extremely remote in Northern Mozambique with unreliable infrastructure and communications.
• The site is subject to mitigation measures based on Malaria, COVID pandemic and general security risks.
• Rotational position

Accountabilities
• Responsible for Safe delivery of the Onshore facilities through the Construction phase and handover to Operations as per approved schedule/cost
• Coordination with other departments for the safe and on‐time execution of the work, to deliver a fit‐for‐purpose facility.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and environmental standards related to large-scale power generation, including emissions, safety, and operational performance.

Qualifications/Experience required
• Degree in Engineering or another relevant subject required with either an advanced degree or professional qualifications preferred.
• 20 years’ experience, at least 10 years at a management level on the specific related subjects.
• Min. 10 years on large greenfield projects, LNG liquefactions (preferred), GTL, petrochemical, refinery or gas processing/feedstock plants.
• Full understanding of areas critical to the success of large complex projects: safety, environmental, work organization, cost, schedule, quality, organizational competency, and reputational risk.
• Strong HSE culture and safety leadership, effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence critical decisions.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills required. Portuguese or French is advantageous.