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.

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 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 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 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