Production Shift Superintendent

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 to ensure coherence with Company expectations; develop and write production procedures; participate in start-up sequence definition with flare emission reduction; 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); recruit and train production staff, especially local personnel.
• During Operation phase: ensure safety of personnel and environmental protection, maintain technical integrity of equipment within the production domain, and follow HSE rules and procedures; maintain good housekeeping of CCR, offices, kitchen, storages and site; participate in near-miss analyses, HAZOPs, technical reviews, risk assessments, safety audits, RCA, incidents and accidents analyses; formally record all downgraded situations; perform roles defined by the Company Work Permit System and SIMOPS management plans; perform the role defined by the Company Emergency Response Plan; manage and supervise plant production personnel to ensure safe operation within parameters and adherence to procedures; coordinate activities with PTW coverage and ensure work practices meet approved standards; identify work methods and precautions for all shift works and direct proper maintenance to maintain safe conditions; conduct regular safety and plant integrity audits; participate in permit preparation meetings for critical jobs; troubleshoot plant problems and guide corrective actions; prioritize works with Maintenance and Inspection to meet safety, integrity, and production targets; ensure proper shutdown planning and emergency handling; represent LNG Plant Management during night shifts and coordinate with shipping personnel, plant security and discipline support teams; operate within technical procedures and use initiative in emergencies; log shift activities, prepare reports on trips, abnormal operations and incidents to inform stakeholders; develop employees, especially Nationals, to achieve maximum performance; identify training needs and implement approved training programs; set annual objectives for subordinates and 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 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