General Manager

The General Manager is accountable for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and financial sustainability of Paria’s terminal and product trading operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 1. Strategy, Governance & Performance Management

• Lead the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of Paria’s terminal and product trading operations in line with the Company’s mandate and Board-approved strategy.
• Translate national energy priorities and corporate objectives into actionable business plans, performance targets, and operating budgets.
• Work with the Board to develop and execute approved corporate and operational plans.
• Drive transformational initiatives to improve safety, reliability, asset utilization, service delivery, and financial outcomes.
• Ensure disciplined financial management, margin optimization, cost control, and value-for-money decision-making consistent with State Owned Enterprises (SOE) expectations.

2. Stakeholder, Government & External Relations

• Serve as a senior representative of Paria in engagements with Ministries, regulators, state agencies, suppliers, customers, and industry bodies.
• Build and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships in support of Paria’s objectives.
• Represent the Company in matters relating to ports, customs, environmental authorities, and other statutory bodies.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent reporting to the Board and relevant oversight entities.

 3. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Provide visible leadership in embedding HSEQ as a core organizational value across all terminal and trading operations.
• Ensure compliance with national legislation, international maritime and terminal standards, and industry best practices.
• Promote a “Safety First” culture, with zero tolerance for unsafe acts or conditions.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, incident management, and environmental performance improvement.

4. Commercial & Trading Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of trading activities to ensure security of supply, commercial prudence, and compliance with approved risk parameters.
• Identify and evaluate commercial opportunities aligned with Paria’s mandate, risk appetite, and governance framework.
• Oversee the administration of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and public-sector procurement requirements.
• Maintain robust controls over trading, inventory, and terminal operations to safeguard public assets and financial integrity.

5. People Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Lead and develop a high-performing senior management and executive team aligned with Paria’s values and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
• Partner with Human Resources and the Board to implement robust talent management, succession planning, and leadership development frameworks.

• Build workforce capability to support operational continuity and safety.

6. Leadership, Ethics & Compliance

• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, governance, and ethical conduct consistent with public-sector and SOE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Board directives.
• Maintain effective financial controls, risk management systems, and assurance mechanisms.
• Perform any other duties consistent with the scope and accountability of the role, as required by the Board.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized University.

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 20 years’ progressive leadership experience, including at least 10 years at senior executive level within the oil and gas, energy, terminal, or trading environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating within highly regulated environments, preferably within SOEs or comparable governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Boards, government stakeholders, regulators, and commercial partners.
• Strong track record in managing complex operational, reputational, and non-technical risks.
• Board-level exposure or experience reporting directly to Boards within regulated or public-interest organizations.