Methanol Project Director

Role Summary

Lead preparation and later execution of the biomethanol complex from licensor selection through FEED, EPC, commissioning and commercial operation.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

• Bankable FEED and EPC strategy.
• Integrated biomethane-to-methanol design.
• Safe start-up and contracted performance achieved.

**RECRUITMENT PRINCIPLE** We are looking first and foremost for hands-on implementers with a proven record of taking real industrial or infrastructure projects from planning through procurement, construction, commissioning and operation.

The roles are part of an international renewable-energy, circular-economy, biorefining and industrial side-stream utilisation investment programme with Côte dIvoire as the principal implementation country. The portfolio includes both fast-start production projects and later large-scale industrial investments.

**LANGUAGE SKILLS** A reasonable level of working English is essential. French language skills are a major advantage.

**EXPECTED WORKING STYLE**

• Practical, decisive and delivery-oriented.
• Fact-based, using measurable results and documented data.
• Prepared to challenge supplier assumptions and verify operating references.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment and build local capability.
• Understands that pilot testing, customer qualification and phased scale-up are central risk-management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead licensor and technology-selection process.
• Own Pre-FEED/FEED and design basis.
• Integrate biomethane, syngas and methanol process systems.
• Develop EPC strategy, contractor selection and major-package management.
• Manage storage, pipeline and export interfaces.
• Lead HAZOP, operability, commissioning and performance-guarantee requirements.
• Provide technical support to offtake and financing teams.

Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY

• Very senior process-industry professional, typically 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience in methanol, syngas, reforming, ammonia, hydrogen or comparable large-scale process industry.
• Demonstrated leadership through FEED/EPC and commissioning.
• Capability to lead technical execution of a billion-euro-class complex project.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Methanol licensor / EPC background.
• Mega-project experience.
• Port/export-terminal integration experience.

Employment form, work location and travel requirements will be defined role by role. Some positions may begin in Finland or elsewhere in Europe, but several key roles will require significant presence in Côte dIvoire during implementation phases.