Senior Process Manager

Our story so far

CC7 Europe BV is Head Quartered in the international city of The Hague, the Netherlands. Our diverse and talented team collaborate in elegant offices situated in the World Trade Centre.
Our story began in 2021 when a group of highly experienced individuals pulled together a team of advanced engineers with the aim of creating an innovative center of excellence engineering company. Today we have exciting plans to create the next.

We put the plus into EPC+.

The senior leadership team at CC7 Europe have developed our service offering to deliver ambitious end-to-end engineering projects as well as creating a complete 360-degree package covering the full cycle from ideation, value creation and product take-off to financial investment and security.

Within CC7 Europe, we know our people form a crucial layer in the business. Your ideas and expertise make the difference and help to create a rich environment where innovative ideas and creative solutions emerge and grow. Research shows that most experienced professional engineers only use 20% of their complete career knowledge. We are interested in all your experiences. Discover what you can achieve when you are put in the driving seat.

Here at CC7 Europe we believe in doing things differently. In the evolving world of EPC and engineering, our agile teams and collaborative ways of working ensure concepts gain traction quickly and ideas move fast. As a result of our continued innovation in one of the world’s most valuable industry sectors we are looking for people who want to use what they have learnt in engineering to make a much bigger impact.

Your new challenge

The accomplished Process Manager is an expert in Oil & Gas and Refinery technologies,
leading a team responsible for the design and development of CC7 business throughout all project phases. The primary focus lies in the Oil & Gas and Refinery sectors, involving detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations to enhance business processes. This role entails overseeing and nurturing a team dedicated to creating and optimizing processes, equipment, and plants. Additionally, the position involves coordinating and reviewing technical assessments of chosen technologies, collaborating with engineering discipline managers to establish budgets, plans, and schedules for projects in alignment
with project management.

The Process Manager diligently strives for continuous improvement in Process design, Schedule, Quality, and Cost objectives of the Projects and the Process Engineering team. They are actively involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining engineering objectives and initiatives to effectively manage project implementation within the Oil & Gas and Refinery business sector. Ensuring that the process engineering team possesses the right talent and skills required for the Oil & Gas and Refinery industry is also a crucial aspect of the role.

Your new challenge will include:

• Directs and develops a team responsible for designing processes, equipment, and plants in Oil & Gas and Refinery sectors.
• Manages all Engineering projects in Oil & Gas and Refinery, resolving issues and challenges.
• Provides input for strategic decisions affecting the functional area in Oil & Gas and Refinery projects.
• Coordinates studies and evaluations of Oil & Gas and Refinery technologies, licensors, suppliers, and the market, and collaborates with external partners like licensors, suppliers, business partners, and clients.
• Coordinates technical evaluations of selected Oil & Gas and Refinery technologies.
• Manages technical proposals for Oil & Gas and Refinery technology projects and coordinates with engineering managers for budgeting and planning.
• Ensures projects adhere to robust project management processes, staying on schedule and budget.
• Develops functional strategies and objectives, supporting the operational infrastructure of the Oil & Gas and Refinery sector.
• Addresses performance and operational issues to improve development efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Supports the establishment and maintenance of Company Standard Practices and Work Instructions for assets.
• Coordinates and supports the training and development of Engineers, ensuring the right talent and skills in the Oil & Gas and Refinery industry.
• Provides technical advice on Best Available Technologies (BAT) and Licensors evaluation for Oil & Gas and Refinery processes.

What we would like from you

At least Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Process / Chemical Engineering, and higher qualification in engineering management. 

Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil&Gas / Petrochemical industry as a Process Engineer, and at least 3 years of relevant managerial or supervisor experience.

Process Development:

• Develop and document processes and procedures for various stages of EPC projects, including engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify process requirements and establish best practices for project execution.

Process Implementation:

• Implement standardized processes across projects to ensure consistency and efficiency in project execution.
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on the use of standardized processes and tools.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for process improvement and optimization based on project performance data, lessons learned, and industry best practices.
• Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance project delivery outcomes.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and client requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess compliance with established processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in project processes and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
• Monitor project performance metrics to identify deviations from planned processes and take corrective actions as necessary.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, procurement specialists, and construction teams, to ensure alignment and coordination of process-related activities.
• Communicate with clients and external stakeholders to address process-related concerns and ensure satisfaction with project outcomes.

Technical Abilities:

Candidates should be based in the EU and Netherlands mandatory

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, strong English writing skills for documentation and reports, proficient in English speaking for effective communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Outstanding social, communication, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional inter-personal skills for effective coordination within Multi-Office and Multi-Cultural teams, reflecting CC7's global presence.
• Proficiency in System Interconnection and Integration.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrates good leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop new skills, proactive, ambitious, action-oriented, results-focused, and a team player, adaptable to fast-changing business environments.
• Customer-first mindset with the ability to unite people across the company to achieve strategic and operational goals in the Oil & Gas and Refinery business sector.
• Possesses technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Competent in Project Management.
• Skilled in Decision Making and Delegation.

All employees are expected to contribute to the effectiveness of the QHSE Management Systems, reporting Nonconformities throughout the organization in line with corporate Quality and HSE policies. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities beyond this list as needed.

In return we will offer you

The role you play now will likely be different to the role you play in a years' time; we offer a lot of opportunity for progression for curious and ambitious people which can include secondments to our Chinese HQ. Furthermore, we will work with you to create a Personal Development Report (PDR) specific to you to allow for clear and agile growth in your employment with us.

Process

Firstly, we would like to invite you to have an initial chat with one of our in-house recruiters to ensure that you meet the main key criteria for the role. If this all goes to plan, then you will be invited to meet with one of our lead engineers to have a 2nd stage technical interview. This interview will include meeting someone from our dedicated People/HR teams to delve deeper into your aspirations and further bring the culture of CC7 Europe to life.

We aim to make an offer to the successful person soon after the final interviews, subject to the necessary work visas if required and satisfactory reference checking.

Please send your most up to date CV and a covering letter that details your current compensation package, visa status and anything else you would like to include, and we will be in touch.

Candidates should be based in the EU and Netherlands mandatory