Production Shift Superintendent

NES Fircroft; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Production Shift Superintendent to work residentially in Milan, Italy. The role requires extensive production experience in LNG and solid command of safety and emergency response systems. Candidates must have at least 20 years of production experience in oil, gas, or petrochemical sectors, and strong leadership skills to manage production teams effectively.

Competenze

• Minimum 20 years of production experience in oil, gas or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum 10 years in Senior Production Positions.
• Minimum 10 years in LNG production plants.

Mansioni

• Review engineering documents and ensure alignment with Company expectations.
• Ensure safety of personnel and technical integrity of equipment.
• Direct and supervise activities of plant production personnel.

Conoscenze

Troubleshooting process problems

Knowledge of HSE and Environment Management systems

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Formazione

Bachelor in Applied Science or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Computer Windows office applications

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Our client, an international operating company, is currently seeking a Production Shift Superintendent to work residentially in Milan, Italy, to support pre-operations preparation for a major LNG project.

Responsibilities

During Engineering phase:

• Review engineering documents and ensure they are coherent and in line with Company expectations.
• Develop and write production procedures.
• Participate in the definition of start-up sequence, considering the reduction of flare emissions.
• Participate in Hazop and engineering reviews, DCS FATs, and 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, etc.).
• Recruit and train production staff, especially local personnel.

During Operation phase:

• Ensure safety of personnel, environmental protection, and the technical integrity of equipment under his domain; implement HSE rules and follow procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping of CCR, offices, kitchen, storages and site; ensure a clean and safe working environment and proper storage of equipment.
• Occasionally participate in near-misses analyses, HAZOPs, technical reviews, risk assessments, safety audits, root cause analyses, 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.
• Direct and supervise the activities of plant production personnel to ensure safe operation within agreed parameters and adherence to procedures and standards.
• Ensure activities are coordinated and covered by a PTW; ensure work practices follow approved standards for consistent and safe plant activities.
• Identify work methods and precautions for all shift works and direct proper maintenance of plant equipment to maintain safe conditions.
• Carry out regular safety and plant integrity audits (PTW system, firefighting equipment, equipment conditions, etc.).
• For critical jobs (where applicable), participate in permit preparation meetings and control PTW openings.
• Troubleshoot plant problems and guide Production teams on corrective actions to maintain continuity of operations.
• Prioritize all works in consultation with Maintenance and Inspection personnel to ensure safety, integrity, and production targets.
• Ensure proper shutdown planning and coordination and effective handling of emergency situations, providing required support for safe and efficient execution.
• Represent LNG Plant Management during night shifts in dealings with shipping personnel, plant security, and shift discipline support teams; assume on-site responsibility for operations outside normal hours until Plant Management returns to work.
• Operate within established technical procedures and standards, using initiative during changing conditions and emergencies.
• Log and communicate shift activities via shift logs; prepare written reports on plant trips, abnormal operations, and accidents to inform concerned parties.
• Manage development of employees, especially Nationals, to achieve maximum performance for the company.
• Participate in identifying training needs and ensure proper implementation of approved training programs within the department.
• Set annual objectives for subordinates and review regularly; perform end-of-year appraisals.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of higher education in Applied Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent with international standard and solid experience.
• Minimum 20 years of specific production experience in oil, gas or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum 10 years in Senior Production Positions.
• Minimum 10 years in LNG production plants (not LNG terminals).
• Excellent knowledge of oil & gas / LNG production processes and methods.
• Excellent knowledge of natural gas treatment, LNG production activities, storage & loading, and utilities operations.
• Excellent ability to troubleshoot process problems and upsets.
• Excellent knowledge of HSE and Environment Management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of PTW systems in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• High knowledge of Emergency Response systems and experience in handling plant emergencies.
• Good knowledge of computer Windows office applications.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.