Senior Supervisor(Operations/Maintenance) at Vagan Oil & Gas Limited

Work Location

• Onshore/Offshore, SPDC Escravos, Otumara West Asset, Nigeria

Reports To

• Production Unit Manager

Academics

• B.ENG (HONS)/B.SC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering/ Communications/Computer Engineering or Sciences. Masters/PhD is an added advantage

Age

• <= 60 years

Start Date

• 1st March 2024.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience IT/Telecoms service delivery and support
• Deep understanding and knowledge of enterprise networked systems (desktops, laptops, print devices, servers, remote workstation, IP phones, Video Conferencing, IP surveillance Camera, Scanners, Soft phones etc.
• Good knowledge and understanding of process control network (Deltav, Third party HMIs and PLCs).
• Knowledge and understanding of routers and switches, and their interconnectivity with Microwave Radio Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of the PABX telephone system and its connectivity to the MDF and the desktop unit.
• Knowledge of the Motorola Radio Network.
•  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and other office applications.
• Deep understanding of the CCTV systems
• Deep understanding of FIDS (Fence Intrusion Detection System)
• Knowledge in ACS (Access Control Systems) and PAGA (Public Address and Global Alarm System) operation and Maintenance.
• Skill in budgeting for the installation and implementation of CCTV, FIDS, ACS and PAGA
• Knowledge in Microwave Radio Operations and Maintenance
• Understanding of data, voice and video integration to the carrier (Microwave Radio system).
• Vast knowledge of the SPDC oil and gas locations and topologies.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Optimization mindset

Technology
Platforms (Added advantage)

• Ability to fit into discipline related roles.
• Knowledge of oil and gas operations.
• Proven change capacity and ability to align business goals with the business objectives of the organization. Which should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-framed (SMART)?
• Excellent interpersonal skills e.g., issue resolution, negotiation, influencing, Collaboration etc.
• Resilient personality with focus and determination
• Strong organizational skills essential

Professional Certifications

• Membership of other professional bodies would be considered added advantage

Technical/Leadership Skills

Purpose:

• To provide in depth discipline expertise to resolution of every information technology issues in the node.
• Provide management support during the implementation of any telecoms or IT related installations. From installation to implementation and handover.
• Provide secondary technical support and supervision for Mobile Network GSM installations in the node.
• Work with the telecoms teams to ensure 100% network availability in the node. Regular network monitoring.
• Coordinate assigned Projects and supervise vendors to ensure work is carried out in line with SPDC HSSE policies. Permit to Work experience is required.
• Provide infrastructure benchmarks and ensure projects are delivered to operations specification.
• Technically contribute to strategies for resolving or improving a problematic System.
• IT security and compliance management
• To make inputs into new projects, link designs and implementation activities
• Ability to fit into discipline related roles.
• Knowledge of oil and gas operations.
• Proven change capacity and ability to align business goals with the business objectives of the organization. Which should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-framed (SMART)?
• Excellent interpersonal skills e.g., issue resolution, negotiation, influencing, Collaboration etc.
• Resilient personality with focus and determination
• Strong organizational skills essential

   Additional Qualifications:

• Good understanding of the EP business
• Good understanding of the trends in the IT industry
• Ability to lead and manage third party personnel.
• Ability to work with other disciplines in a global environment.
• Ability to manage relations with peers and senior EP business managers effectively in various organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, which are critical and required to develop the professional respect essential for successful performance.
• Natural flair for documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of clients.
• Formal Professional Training or Certification will be added advantage.

   Key Interfaces

• HSE Representative, Operation Managers, Departmental Heads, Operations Superintendent, Team Leaders, Discipline Heads, OEMs, Project Team Leads.
• Topography (Geomatics) Team
• Logistics team
• Security Team
• IT Security and compliance Team
• Engineering Support Team

   Work Cycle

• The work location is Swamp-field based (Escravos, Otumara axis) accessible via the Helicopter and Boat.
• 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 arise.

There may be need for periodic visits to Shell industrial area for trainings and official assignments.