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Academics

• BSc/HND or equivalent (Minimum)

Gender

• Male/Female

Key Skills & Experiences

• 3 to 8yrs hands-on experience in CRO/field production operations in a reputable oil and gas company.
• Ability to work with a multi-discipline production team.
• Basic understanding of process flow diagram (PFD).
• Good working knowledge of PTW system, AMS and HSE procedures e.g 9 LSR/IOGP,
• PSF & Renaissance core values (CRISP)
• Experience in a Renaissance Field Location (Tunu Node) will be an add advantage.

Skills (added advantage)

• Facility safety enforcement including Risk identification/mitigation, work crew communication and buddy system
• Knowledge in safe work practices and use of SOPs, MOPO and IOGs
• Flow station and gas plant operations including Well testing, crude sampling, pressures monitoring, daily FLM, APM, OPS _WIT, facility start-up, stabilization, monitoring, control and shutdown.
• Deep knowledge of wellhead systems (installation/retrieval of modified COM-unit, CCU, completion and testing/troubleshooting of various components and accessories)
• Experience in operations of field control and safeguarding systems (pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic) including sensors, transmitters, actuators and valves.
• Knowledge in fluid dynamics and mechanics.
• Knowledge of hydrocarbon fluid flow, compression and transfer to export
• Competent to work in AGG plant within Tunu Node fields (OGBOTOBO, TUNU, KANBO, AGBAYA, OPUKUSHI, BENISEDE, SEIBOU, AJATITON, DODO NORTH, AKONO, OPOMOYO)
• Ability to interface with other outstations in TUNU Node for export of gas to Tunu CPF/ receive buyback gas/line packing for station use is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of chemical storage and management e.g Phasetreat, Corrosion inhibitors, Biocide, MEG with use of SHOC cards.
• Basic knowledge of gas dehydration system, specifically Twister system.
• Ability to use Emerson delta-V DCS to manage monitoring and reporting of abnormal flowline pressures for security team quick intervention to prevent wellhead/flowline vandalization within Tunu Node is an added advantage.
• Leadership skills
• PTW competence

Soft Skills

• Strong communication & interpersonal relationship skills
• Proficiency in onsite risk management.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operator of flow station, gas stations and associated assets in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with stipulated guidelines.
• Coach, develop and lead a team of technicians in field operations
• Manage day-to-day production operations field activities and manage safety and environmental issues.
• Monitor, control and record production rates and performance.
• Assess risk of daily jobs and escalate, when necessary, to Team Leaders
• Start-up wells and facilities (hot and cold start).
• Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and facilities to ensure stability.
• Prepare the wells and facilities/equipment for (re) commencement of production/processing.
• Perform routine well test, bean/choke changeout and sampling of producing wells.
• Measure, validate and report production volumes accurately
• Carryout ad-hoc annulus pressure monitoring of all wells in the production unit.
• Perform periodic well integrity assurance tasks and activities (both well's flow-wetted and non-flow-wetted components)
• Perform daily first line monitoring of process parameters and variables.
• Gather daily production data, determine the production performance.
• Ensure optimized chemical injection rates are followed as advised.
• Observe local instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to standard operating practice.
• Responsible for preparing equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.
• Execute routine production and maintenance operations and minor non-routine production and Maintenance activities as directed by his/her Team Leader
• Responsible for preparation such as plant isolation etc., for day-to-day maintenance work.
• Perform daily checks and minor maintenance based on the check list etc.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on assigned tasks and activities.
• Take requested samples for analysis, take and record field data requested for general monitoring of plant performance
• Participate in monthly HSSE-SP meeting and daily toolbox meeting
• Maximize use of DCS to safely operate process plant.
• Carry out Inlet manifold pressure checks
• Remote line up of process equipment – both Flow station and Booster stations
• Support Collation of production/ flare daily report data from the DCS
• Carry out reset and safe startup operations using the DCS
• Raise UA/UC
• Manage HSE performance and deliveries of the Team.
• Participate in vessel de-sanding activities.
• Saver pit operation to prevent oil carryover.
• Emergency response to prevent oil spill escalation.
• Receive AGO and chemical into storage, manage accordingly with proper tracking.
• Follow-up and update materials inventory in the store.

Work Cycle

• The work location is swamp-field based (Tunu Node) and is accessible via helicopter or boat.
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (6am to 6pm) routine over a 21-day period.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• There may be need for periodic visits to Renaissance Industrial Area, Port Harcourt for trainings and official assignments.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arise. 

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Academics

• University degree/Higher National Diploma in any Discipline

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience – Experience in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemicals
• Industries a plus
• Experience in SPDC operation will be an added advantage.
• Technology Platforms (Added advantage)
• Mandatory experience in SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP-PM) investigations to resolve
• PO/SE/Invoices issues.
• Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Primavera, and others) is mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Resilient personality with focus and determination
• Strong organizational skills essential

Professional Certifications

• Project Management/Microsoft Office applications certifications is an added advantage.
• HSE Certification is an added advantage.
• Survival swimming certification is an added advantage
• Technical/Leadership Skills

Purpose:

• Knowledge and ability to Translate Commercial Objectives to Technical Specifications and Vice Versa, and Provide Advisory on Optimal Solutions
• Experience and Working Knowledge of Data Mining/ Analysis using Statistical
• Analytical System (SAS), Problem Solving, Reporting and Presentation
• Experience in Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Manipulation and Data Visualization
• Using Key Data Mining/Manipulation/Visualization Tools
• Project and Stake Holder Management
• Experience in Information Management.
• Excellent administrative and analytical skills including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communicator (both written and oral), self-directed and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high paced environment.
• Take initiative for creative thinking, innovation, and follow through on products or processes that have a financial impact to the business
• Excellent analytical and problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable coaching and mentoring skills
• Positive attitude, excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Must possess the ability to multitask and to organize duties in an efficient manner while being flexible and capable of dealing with sudden priority changes with exceptional attention to detail.

Dimensions:

• Production Units: West Asset Production Units
• Otumara Node
• Co-Located functions: Part of the wider planning team for overall West Asset Business

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supervise the team to load the prepared information and Data in Computerized
• Maintenance Management System (CMMS – SAP) and related Document management systems.
• Accountable for all the data required for performance evaluation and business planning.
• Liaise with Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) Planner and adopt restrictions for execution in the schedule and Call Preventive Maintenance (PM) work-orders on a fixed interval (e.g.,once/quarter) for a fixed look-ahead (e.g. one year)
• Attend Integrated Activity Plan (IAP), MRP Meetings with Team Lead.
• Carry out annual budget proposal/planning and monthly budget performance review and report status. Make input during alignments.
• Request input from the Team Lead and Supervisors to develop maintenance campaign programmes and monitor compliance
• Responsible for preparing and submitting periodical performance reports for the department
• Raise and achieve budgetary approval for procurement of materials and services
• Liaise with the Team Lead to develop the annual business and budget plans
• Liaise with the Supervisors to raise quarterly materials inventory and raise Purchase
• Request for shortfalls.
• Follow-up Procurement for ordered spares and materials until delivery.
• To enable the end-to-end process of material purchasing using Companies Material
• Management “ways of working” and manage the Requisition-to-Pay (RtP) Process.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data in preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports and provide intelligence that supports decision-making
• Coordinate data requests with respect to pre- and post-return on planning and performance reporting, data sample for analytics, and other ad-hoc requirements.
• Identify and maintain maintenance budgets, supply estimated budgets to various plant customers.
• Ensure materials, components, and special tooling required for work orders are correct, available, and in serviceable condition as specified.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory at all times and work with inventory management to optimize spare parts inventory stocked.
• Ensure the teams develop quality output meeting all necessary KPIs critical to their workload
• Engage and provide external resources necessary for the day-to-day operations of the underwater unit.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work crew.
• Support teams in developing the work scope, milestone plans & resource mobilization plan.
• Work in collaboration with Field Discipline Maintenance Team in managing the work
• preparation to ensure the planning for Preventive Maintenances (PMs), Corrective
• Maintenances (CMs), and Turnaround activities are fully organized prior to execution, meeting Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) short and medium-term planning KPIs.

Key Interfaces

• The Asset Teams Planners for West Asset Facilities
• Asset Business Finance Unit
• Logistics
• Government officials
• Corporate planning team.
• Contracting & Procurement
• SEPRA Team