Job Description for the Post of Director (Downstream)

Job Objective

Act as an interface between the government and the oil & gas companies operating in the downstream, midstream (e.g. crude oil and petroleum product pipelines) and gas sector and take up the advocacy role with governments on the concerned policy issues.

Also, coordinate with industry members, governments and various stakeholders and jointly work towards sustainable growth of the oil and gas sector in India.

Major Roles

Advocacy pertaining to Downstream, Midstream and Gas Sector

Policy Analysis and Implementation

Support globalization efforts of Indian Companies

Key Responsibilities

Take up the advocacy role with governments on behalf of oil and gas companies in India on policy issues.

Coordinate with government, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders in the petroleum industry and facilitate sustainable infrastructure growth in the downstream, midstream and gas sector.

Facilitate global competitiveness of oil and gas companies and support their globalization goals.

Advise/ update industry members on policy changes and its impact on petroleum refining & marketing business, pipelines as well as gas sector.

Facilitate optimization of resources and integration effort amongst petroleum companies

Associate with the industry in contingency planning with a view to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products.

Associate with the FIPI sub-committees in the relevant areas

Coordinate with member companies for sharing “Best Practices” in the industry.

Provide forums for deliberating issues of common interest to industry members.

Organize seminars, conferences, training programmes, lectures and publication of technical papers & newsletters and facilitate the same for industry members with the Director General’s consent.

Any other work assigned by Director General, FIPI

Key Competencies

Setting Strategy

Executing for Results

Leading Teams

Business Acumen

Networking/Influencing/Building Relationships nationally and internationally

Qualification

Graduate with a degree in Engineering, with in-depth knowledge of sector specific policies and practices. Additional qualification of MBA with specialization in Oil & Gas Business will be preferred.

Experience

At least 20-25 years’ relevant experience in oil & gas sector preferably related to downstream, natural gas infrastructure & marketing etc. The candidates (serving/retired) holding the position of Executive Director/E-9 level (in Oil & Gas PSUs) or equivalent in private organizations are only eligible to apply for this position.

Age

Age Limit: 62 years (as on the date of the publication of the advertisement)

TENURE

The initial tenure will be for a period of two years, which can be extended for a further period of one year (at the recommendation of Director General and approval of Chairman, FIPI).

Compensation package

Attractive compensation offered, in line with industry practice.

Application Form (click here to download)