Manager, Technical Services at Dangote

Business: Refinery
Function/Domain: Refinery Operations CPP and Utility
 
Position Description

• We are looking for Operations Technical Services Candidates for Refinery. It is essential that the candidate should have relevant Refinery, experience/Petrochemical Plants experience, to build the World's largest single stream train Greenfield refinery and Petrochemical complex site based candidates for Nigeria, Lagos.

Job Responsibilities

• Assures that Refinery operations are achieving the product qualities, yields, energy efficiency and catalyst performance expected for the relevant technologies for a best-in-class operation
• Selects, develops and utilizes process models to evaluate and optimize operating performance
• Supports operations with startups, shutdowns and troubleshooting
• Manages the selection and evaluation of all catalysts and process chemicals in consultation with operations
• Develops technical plans for operating improvements as part of the overall Refinery continuous improvement plan
• Implements technical plans in collaboration with Operations
• Advises Refinery General Manager on crude selection issues
• Leads Refinery program for compliance with confidentiality agreements
• Develops and coaches the technical superintendents to assure and enhance their performance and develops his own and their successors
• Assures the integrity of the Inspection Plan and processes
• Assures the integrity of product testing and certification procedures Initial Project Activities:
• Oversees and participates in:
  • Provision of input to engineering from technical perspective on catalyst issues, advanced control strategies, optimization, start-up procedures.
  • Management of technical assistance plans from licensors and others for start-up and initial operation.
  • Oversight of establishment of Laboratory, QAQC and Inspection programs
  • Technical oversight of detailed operating manuals and procedures
  • Participation in the preparation of training program for technical staff and new engineers
  • Recruitment of Technical team
  • Participation in the establishment/training of HSE/PSM system

Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies

• BS or MS degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical)
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in refinery operations, 5 years’ operations senior management experience in a major refinery.
• Demonstrated expertise with modern operations planning and control systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities.
• Track record of commitment to technical excellence, safety and the development of his team.