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Head of Ready to Operate CCUS

Requisition ID:  17326
Location: 

Zug, CH, 6300

Pay Type:  Salary

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

WHO IS HOLCIM?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

 

Role overview

 

The Head of Ready to Operate will be responsible for developing and training the Operations and Maintenance organization to safely and sustainably run the future CO2 value chain in combination with the existing cement facilities. S(He) will develop structures for the future Operations and Maintenance organization, ensure SOPs and procedures are in place, ensure tools and training are defined and provided for operating and maintaining the facilities. (S)He ensures operations management and maintenance management systems are in place and uploaded with the required data. (S)He will also integrate the Plant of the Future requirements and define the minimum requirements for the CO2 value chain.

The role will lead a transformation in Operations and Maintenance thinking as the cement operations with a CO2 value chain will impose different trade-offs to maximize revenue than currently prevail in cement production.

As part of the readiness for operations:

 

  • (S)He will also set up the commissioning structure and teams.
  • (S)He will support the CCUS teams to integrate this strategy in the country’s CCUS project.
  • (S)He will be  responsible for the cost effective implementation
  • (S)He will be the design authority for Operation and Maintenance for CCUS projects
  • (S)He will be contributing to the evaluation and promotion plant of the future application and use of digital tools
  • (S)He will be involved in developing contracts for Operation and Maintenance support for the new Assets,  and setting performance criteria for vendors
  • (S)He will ensure that pre-start-up safety reviews (PSSR), are conducted with HAZID, HAZOP, SIL audits closed out, and critical safety interlocks are end-to-end tested prior to energization.
  • (S)He validates the Certification for the Start-up of Operations (RFSU) and provisional acceptance tests.
  • (S)He ensures reporting structures and systems are in place to demonstrate compliance with environmental permitting requirements 

 

 

Main responsibilities

 

  • Defining the future Operations and Maintenance requirements across the entire CO2 value chain in addition to the cement plant operation
  • Manage and structure the preparation of future Operations requirements
  • Manage and structure the preparation of future Maintenance requirements
  • Design future Operations and Maintenance organizations both corporately and in country
  • Develop the ready to operate organization in CCUS-CAPEX
  • Develop the minimum design requirements/criteria for CCUS projects from an Operations and Maintenance perspective
  • Coach the country Operations and Maintenance team to be ready to operate the new facilities and CO2 value chain sustainably with a high uptime and minimum cost
  • Set up structures to realize flawless commissioning and start-up of the new facilities
  • Define structure for continuous improvement (key KPI’s) to capture lessons learned and best practices
  • Develop training programs for the project Operations and Maintenance staff including Operator Training Simulator.
  • Develop the Holcim CCUS academy

 

 

 

Profile required 

 

1 - Specific work experience: 

  • At least 5-10 years of Operations and Maintenance experience ideally in gas plants, Cement plant experience is an added advantage
  • Experience in an Operating and Maintenance Management role (i.e. Plant Manager)

 

2 - Technical / functional skills: 

  • Good understanding of KPI’s and impact on EBITA
  • Deep knowledge of Operations and Maintenance requirements
  • Deep understanding of gas processing facilities, Process safety, pressurized equipment, cryogenic equipment, and rotating equipment, and industrial maintenance strategies

 

3 - Behavioural competencies:  

  • Forward thinking and ability to imagine the new business/operations environment
  • Ability to motivate people and to convince
  • Ability to coach staff to embark on the transformation journey
  • Building relationships with multiple stakeholders
  • Systemic and project wise managing the delivery of all operations and maintenance requirements
  • Communication ability in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a matrix organization with team located in several locations
  • Open minded for innovation and change.
  • Team player and committed to ethics and group values
  • Open to diversity and good communication verbal and written
  • Self-starting and innovative 
  • Optimal self-controlled
  • Guiding and developing others
  • Team work oriented
  • Strong analytical skills, high sense of priorities and decision making ability

 

4 - Leadership and managerial abilities: 

  • Leadership by influencing
  • Leadership and technical decision skills for a complex industrial project in an uncertain world
  • Capacity to forecast, analyze and mitigate technical risks
  • Managerial and communication skills 
  • Reporting timely and accurately
  • Communication and negotiating ability within Holcim and with external third parties.

    

 

       Education / Qualification

  • BSc. MSc. in a technical discipline
  • Ideally 15 year experience in a plant / industrial environment

 

 

 

Language Requirements

 

  • Fluency in English (oral and written)

  • Any other language is a plus

 

 

Benefits 

  • Hybrid work contract

  • Family Support: Subsidized childcare and paid maternity/paternity leave

  • Professional Growth: Company-sponsored training and professional development.

  • Discounts and Perks: Subsidized meals, exclusive discounts, and company gifts for special occasions.

  • Long-service awards

  • Employee referral bonus

  • Pension and Savings: Access to a comprehensive pension fund and an employee savings scheme.

 

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age. 

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic working environment with attractive benefits? We are looking for colleagues to join our team to build progress for people and the planet.

Please submit your CV, a motivation letter and relevant documents with information on the career portal. No agencies can be considered.

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