KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Vision & Initiative Roadmap

- Define and articulate the strategic vision for value chain optimization aligned to the client's commercial and operational objectives.
- Develop a prioritized initiative roadmap spanning short-, medium-, and long-term horizons, covering upstream supply, midstream processing, and downstream distribution of natural gas and NGLs.
- Identify, scope, and champion quick wins—high-impact, low-effort opportunities that generate immediate value and build stakeholder confidence.
- Facilitate executive workshops and strategic alignment sessions to gain buy-in across operations, finance, IT, and commercial functions.
- Translate strategic ambitions into clear business cases with quantified value potential (cost reduction, margin improvement, throughput optimization).

2. Value Chain Assessment & Optimization

- Conduct end-to-end value chain analysis encompassing gas gathering, compression, treating & sweetening, fractionation, storage, transportation, and marketing.
- Assess NGL value chains including ethane, propane, butane, and natural gasoline streams—from separation and stabilization through to product delivery and offtake.
- Identify value leakage points, operational inefficiencies, scheduling bottlenecks, and commercial misalignments across the value chain.
- Benchmark client performance against industry best practices and recommend targeted interventions to close performance gaps.
- Model alternative value chain configurations and commercial structures (e.g., tolling vs. equity, spot vs. term) to maximize netback and margin capture.

3. Systems & Data Landscape Assessment

- Perform a structured assessment of the client's current technology landscape—including SCADA, DCS, ERP, scheduling, nomination, and measurement systems.
- Map data flows across the value chain, identifying data silos, manual handoffs, reporting gaps, and integration failures ("digital breaks").
- Evaluate data quality, availability, and timeliness for operational decision-making, commercial settlement, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop a systems capability heat map and gap analysis to frame the digitalization prospect.




- Review master data management (MDM) practices and data governance maturity in the context of gas measurement, allocation, and balancing.

4. Digitalization Roadmap & Quick Wins

- Identify and prioritize digitalization opportunities—from process automation and real-time monitoring to advanced analytics, AI/ML applications, and integrated planning tools.
- Define digital quick wins: automation of manual workflows, dashboard consolidation, IoT-enabled measurement upgrades, or improved scheduling visibility.
- Develop a phased digitalization roadmap with clear milestones, technology recommendations, resource requirements, and expected ROI.
- Advise on fit-for-purpose technology choices (e.g., gas nomination platforms, production allocation software, digital twin capabilities, cloud-based optimization tools).
- Collaborate with IT and OT teams to assess integration architecture and propose practical pathways from current to target-state digital infrastructure.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Delivery

- Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders at operational, commercial, and executive levels.
- Lead and contribute to project workstreams, ensuring deliverables are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.
- Prepare and present high-quality findings, recommendations, and roadmaps through client-ready reports and executive briefings.
- Support change management by coaching client teams through new processes, tools, and operating models.
- Participate in business development activities including proposal development, client scoping discussions, and practice thought leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Essential

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.




- Minimum 10 years of experience in the natural gas and/or NGL sector, spanning operations, commercial, or consulting roles.
- Demonstrated expertise across the natural gas value chain: gathering, compression, processing, fractionation, storage, transportation, and marketing.
- Strong working knowledge of NGL products (ethane, propane, butanes, pentanes+), their processing requirements, quality specifications, and market dynamics.
- Proven track record in supply chain and/or value chain analysis, optimization, or transformation projects.
- Experience conducting digital maturity assessments, systems landscape reviews, or operational technology (OT/IT) integration projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in quantitative modeling and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills; ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.

Preferred :

- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Strategy, or a related field.
- Experience with gas scheduling, nomination, and balancing systems (e.g., Quorum, WinTrak, OpenTicket, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with digital transformation frameworks and methodologies (agile, design thinking, lean).
- Exposure to AI/ML applications in production optimization, demand forecasting, or anomaly detection within upstream/midstream gas operations.
- Prior management consulting experience with a recognized firm (energy, strategy, or operations practice).
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing natural gas pipelines, tariffs, and NGL transportation (FERC, state/provincial regimes).

WHAT WE OFFER :

- High-impact engagements with leading energy companies across the natural gas value chain.
- Collaborative, expert team environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including performance-based incentives.
- Exposure to cutting-edge digital tools and methodologies shaping the future of energy operations.
- Adaptable working arrangements with a hybrid on-site/remote model (client travel required).

📌 Natural Gas & NGL Value Chain (Hyderabad)
🏢 Proclink
📍 Hyderabad