Operations Manager at Primus Group

Reports to: General Manager Operations
Supervises: Production Operation/Maintenance Team
Interacts with: Internal:

Management Team and staff

External:O & M Contractor(s),
Service Providers and Partners.

Job Purpose: To lead the Production, Maintenance, Marine and Construction operations associated with all hydrocarbon, marine, utility and safety systems of the Asset.

Responsibilities and
Key Objectives:

• Shall be responsible to manage, schedule and safely oversee the execution of all Site field operations
• Maintain plant operations and work with facility personnel to optimize plant and production operations to meet Site production targets and high uptime.
• Maintain beneficial and positive relationships with Site field personnel and
• host communities in order to promote a positive image of the company and an uninterrupted operation of Site field.
• Monitor Site Operations for compliance with all applicable Local and international Regulations and Legislations.
• Shall be responsible to interface with regulatory agencies as it affects operations for Company-owned offshore assets
• Duties and Responsibility to include but not limited to:
• Routinely report to GM, Operations on relevant Site operational issues.
• Liaise with GG&E Team, Finance, EHSS, Security and Drilling on issues relating to Site Asset.
• Coordinate and manage the CARs.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the O&M Contractor
• Monitor production parameters daily and ensure adequate reporting.
• Ensure that production operations are carried out in an optimal and safe manner.
• Coordinate and monitor lifting related operations
• Coordinate Unplanned Maintenance Shutdowns.
• Coordinate and monitor field logistics
• Ensure Operations are run in compliance with the Company’s EHSS policies and procedures
• Coordinate and manage OSVs and helicopters
• Review Emergency Response Procedure and ensure the installations are at a high level of preparedness in terms of facilities
• Review Weekly, Monthly & Annual Preventive Maintenance Reports from the O&M Contractor.
• a. Understand impact on production
• b. Review Maintenance Shutdown punch list
• Coordinate Maintenance Shutdown Schedule with O&M Contractor
• Plan and execute Maintenance Shutdown in compliance with PRIMUS NIGERIA LIMITED

• Ensure that re-imbursables are procured in accordance with the O&M Contract.
• Ensure that all requisitions for other services/supplies are in accordance with Supply Chain Procedures.
• Participate in the planning of wells and contribute to conceptual field development plans and design.
• Monitoring and acquaint self with the daily progress of well operations including costs
• Monitor and optimize Site operating costs.
• Ensure all nonconformities are documented and handled according to the requirements of EHSS procedures and initiate corrective and preventive
• actions related to occurred or potential nonconformities.
• Maintain weekly ACTION LIST of production operations issues, and responsible for closing out the action items
• Ensure records of activity, and the equipment and consumable utilization are accurately reported and documented.
• Provide assurance that the Site facilities are operated and maintained in accordance with company policies, regulatory compliance and good
• operating practice
• Review SIMOPS activities as it applies to construction, drilling, projects, etc.
• Ensure the Asset Integrity of facilities and installation are maintained based on best industry practice.
• Ensure the LACT Unit is functional for custody transfer operations

Financial / budget
responsibility: TBA

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education: B.Sc. Petroleum / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering.

MBA will be an added advantage

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Facility, construction, project management
• Wellhead operations and maintenance
• Rotating equipment operations
• Experience in SIMOPS
• Major Emergency Management & Initial Response Procedures
• Understanding and Interpretation of MOSR, Industry Codes & Standards
• Good understanding of crude oil lifting operations
• Must have good proficiency with MS Office suite - Excel/Power point/Word/Project.
• Broad experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Previous experience in offshore operations role
• Good understanding of all facets of the offshore operation and
• appropriate supervisory experience
• Encourages and facilities the learning and development of others. Demonstrates enhancement of individual and team potential through
• giving clear direction, guidance and feedback on performance.
• 15 - 20 years relevant experience.

Job Level/Salary
Range: TBA