Field Operations Supervisor (Mechanical, Electrical, Paco, Operations) – North Bank Node at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Minimum Requirements

• Trade test Cert (IVQ)/OND/HND in sciences/engineering with 5 – 8year work experience as a field operator or maintenance technician in an oil and gas facility.
• Prior experience in an SPDC location should be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role within a team
• Ability to read and interpret process engineering flow schemes (PEFS)
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and word)
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Process and Personal safety

Age

• Less than 55yrs (age must be indicated on credentials)

Skills (Added advantage)

• T_BOSIET certification
• Experience in the maintenance of hydrocarbon and plant processing equipment
• Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be skill in maintenance of HV motors, MOVs, switch gears & MCCs
• Electrical Maintenance Field Supervisor should be an appointed Competent person (SAEP) in Field
• Operations or other areas/ assets with high voltage installations and experienced in High Voltage Electrical Distribution Network
• Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have capacity to provide operations with engineering support to troubleshoot all rotating & static equipment problems and provide detailed analysis and recommendation to these problems.
• Mechanical maintenance field supervisor should have basic knowledge/ skill in pump alignment, rotor balancing, clearance checks, machining operation, material selection, etc.
• PACO field supervisor must have competence in General instrumentation and 2 out of the following areas: Delta V DCS/SIS engineering and maintenance; Allen Bradley Systems engineering and maintenance; SMART Systems engineering and maintenance; and DeltaV DCS engineering and maintenance.

Soft Skills

• Onsite Hazards identification and Risk assessment capability.
• Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Computer literate (Competent user of Microsoft Office and ability to liaise with programs)
• Knowledge of worksite hazard management
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Good Communication skills & a team player
• Ability to work under pressure with resilience
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The personnel will be responsible for the following:
• Apply the emergency response procedure where and when necessary.
• Report and close out Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
• Serves as permit to work signatory and administer safe system of work.
• Apply the Health Safety Security and Environment policy, legislations applicable to crude oil transfer and export.
• Carry out first line maintenance on pumps, motors, separators, and valves.
• Adhere to plant operational procedures.
• Execute daily communication and Shift handover.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance interventions plant isolation etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to execute planned activities.
• Collaborate with Plant operators to execute front line maintenance activities in the plant.
• Supervise the activities of the frontline maintenance team.
• Troubleshooting of safety critical equipment and control/safeguarding system.
• Supporting the production staff in maintaining facilities.
• Assist the maintenance team to cope with high number of activities to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability.
• Comply with HSE practises and procedures.
• Assist to ensure Technical Integrity and safe operation of new process & utility system to achieve the facility’s objectives.
• Identify any area of new facilities requiring Change Control and document the change proposal.
• Provide specification for critical spare/or replacement with vendor details (e.g. Hard disc for compressor control, etc)
• Review operating/maintenance procedure under current reality and propose changes.
• Develop (Maintenance Job Routines) MJRs/maintenance procedures and work packs.
• Identify vendor support requirement for equipment maintenance.
• Provide technical support in repairing outstanding mal-functioning equipment (e.g. crude transfer pumps etc)
• Liaison with OEMs for trouble shooting, spare parts, field technical supports etc.
• Support the maintenance (operation) team in all trouble shooting exercises.
• Carryout maintenance routine activities in line with company standards, local and international standards.
• Participate in equipment failure RCA (Root Cause Analysis), investigation and improvement initiatives.
• Participation in MFI (Management Facility Inspections) and HSE meetings
• Close out personal MFI actionsOther assignments for continuous improvements (AMS process application: RCAs, MTO, MEC etc.) as exigent.

Work Cycle

• The work location is North Bank node and accessible via water and Air.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.