Production Subsea & Inlet Day Superintendent

Our client, an international Operating company, is currently seeking a Production Subsea & Inlet Day Superintendent for a major project in Mozambique, working from their office in Milan, with a view to move to site with project requirements.


Key Responsibilities:

During Engineering phase:

• Review engineering documents and make sure they are coherent and in line with Company expectations.
• Develop and write production procedures.
• Participate in the definition of start-up sequence, taking into account the reduction of flare emissions.
• Participate in all Hazop and engineering reviews, DCS FATs, reduction of alarms…
• Develop and implement production processes (PTW, inhibitions, downgraded situations, safety tours, logs, Simops…).
• Develop the list of production tools.
• Implement digital solutions (digital twin, PI…).
• Recruit and train production staff, especially Mozambicans.

During Operation phase:
-    Ensure safety of personnel, environment protection, and the technical integrity of equipment’s in his domain of activities, implement HSE rules and follow procedures.
-    Ensure good housekeeping of CCR, offices, kitchen, storages and site, maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensure equipment’s are appropriately stored.
-    Participate in the near misses analyses, HAZOPs, technical reviews, risk assessment, safety audits, RCA, incidents and accidents analyses.
-    Formally record all downgraded situations.
-    Perform the role defined by the Company Work Permit System, and SIMOPS management plans.
-    Perform the role defined by the Company Emergency Response Plan.
-    Provide timely Production Methods support to the Production Shift teams to ensure safe and efficient operations by:

• Work closely with Shift teams to guide and assist in troubleshooting of process upsets/incidents, perform the necessary technical analyses and provide corrective actions and solutions, identify lessons learned
• Provide day-to-day instructions and Production Control support
• Guide and participate in plant optimization activities
• Participate in the development and evaluation of Modification Proposals in conjunction with Technical Support (Process) and following up on progress until closure
• Provide guidance and explaining operational modifications to Shift Teams
• Develop, review and update Operating Procedures and Guidelines
• Develop and manage Isolation and Spading plans, LO/LC registers, planning operator rounds/checks…
• Provide guidance and advice based on past experience gained from other LNG plants – knowledge sharing

-    Coordinate and prioritize planned work to be performed on the LNG Subsea and Inlet with Maintenance & Inspection department staff to meet plant production targets and shipping programs (this includes weekly maintenance planning through to major Shutdown planning).
-    Ensure proper shutdown planning and coordination and effective handling of emergency situations, provide the required support, so that all such activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
-    Organize permit meetings ensuring participation of concerned parties and control opening of PTWs for critical jobs.
-    Carry out regular safety and plant integrity audits on the plant (PTW system, Firefighting equipment, equipment general conditions…).
-    Provide assistance in the form of work request notifications and material requisitions (team function), in order to support plant operations
-    Provide coverage for the Shift Production Superintendent during any planned or unplanned absence and assist the Shift Superintendent during plant upsets and/or emergencies.
-    Keep records of Subsea and Inlet activities.
-    Check logs of Shift teams (Superintendent, Supervisors and Panel Operator) and ensure the accuracy.
-    Prepare separate written reports on plant trips, abnormal operations and accidents/dangerous occurrences in order to report all plant activities and to facilitate provision of important information to the concerned parties.
-    Manage development of employees and especially Nationals to obtain maximum performance for the company.
-    Identify and plan Production staff training needs and coordinate the implementation of training and development plans in coordination with Shift Production Superintendent and Supervisors.
-    Discuss with and set up objectives on an annual basis for subordinates and review on a regular basis.
-             Perform end of year appraisals.
Activities

• Review engineering documents
• Prepare for start-up
• Recruit and manage employees, especially Nationals to obtain maximum performance for the company
• Start-up of subsea (wells, MEG and trunklines) and inlet facilities (slug catcher, separators, MEG regeneration…)
• Procure all tools, spare parts (capital and 2 years) and equipment’s necessary for the operation phase
• Develop operation procedures and operating manuals

Qualification and Experience required

• Bachelor of higher education in Applied Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent with international standard and solid experience
• Minimum 20 years specific production experience in oil, gas or petrochemical industry
• Minimum 10 years in Senior Production Positions
• Minimum 10 years in LNG Subsea Operation and Gas treatment
• Excellent leadership

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